European of German nationality, @ESA astronaut, geophysicist, volcanologist, explorer. Lived one year in space where he served as Commander of ISS Expedition 57
Joined October 2011
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Apr 1
„Wir begannen als Wanderer, und wir sind immer noch Wanderer.“
Heute beginnt die zweite Welle der Erforschung des Weltraums. Vier von uns brechen auf, um weiter zu reisen als je ein Mensch zuvor, um zu sehen, was noch kein Mensch je gesehen hat. Und mit der Kraft dieser Welle werden wir dauerhaft als Forschende auf dem Mond bleiben – so wie wir es in der Antarktis getan haben. Europa und Deutschland sind Teil dieses Abenteuers – das erfüllt mich mit Freude.
Gute Reise, Reid, Christina, Victor und Jeremy! Ich kann es kaum erwarten, den Donner eures Aufbruchs zu spüren – und freue mich noch mehr auf eure Rückkehr in 10 Tagen, zu dieser wunderschönen blauen Murmel, mit einer Geschichte, die uns alle berühren wird.
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Jun 10
Heute fiel der Startschuss für den Space Pavilion auf der ILA Berlin! 🚀
Mit vielen spannenden Gesprächen, unter anderem mit Bundesministerin für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt @DoroBaer , @bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz sowie zahlreichen weiteren politischen Entscheidungsträgerinnen und Entscheidungsträgern. 🫱🏼🫲🏽
Wir freuen uns über den großen Rückhalt für eine starke und dynamisch wachsende Raumfahrt in Europa. Gemeinsam möchten wir Europa weiterhin auf Spitzenniveau im All halten sowie bestehende Lücken schließen.
Dies gelingt auch, weil wir Hand in Hand mit der Industrie daran arbeiten, den Weg für die nächste Generation der Raumfahrt zu bestreiten - in die erdnahe Umlaufbahn, auf den Mond oder darüber hinaus. 🛰️🌕
Wir haben viele Zukunftsthemen: von einem unabhängigen Zugang ins All bis Kooperation bei kommenden Artemis und Argonaut Missionen.
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May 29
Der 2. Space Industry Day NRW war wieder ein Tag des positiven Aufbruchs und Austauschs.
Er unterstrich, wie viel Potenzial für hochinnovative Raumfahrtprojekte existiert, wenn Forschung, Industrie und Politik zusammenkommen. 🤝
Denn auch die Exploration neuer Welten beginnt bei Industriepolitik und Zukunftstechnologien.
Als Astronauten wissen wir bereits, dass Nordrhein-Westfalen mit dem Europäischen Astronautenzentrum und der Europäische Weltraumorganisation @esa -@DLR_de LUNA-Analoganlage ein starkes Zentrum für Raumfahrtkompetenz in Europa ist. Hier wird trainiert, geforscht und getestet und die Zukunft der europäischen Raumfahrt aktiv mitgestaltet. 🧑🚀🌕
Aber es geht noch viel mehr, denn in NRW passt alles zusammen: wir haben eine starke industrielle Basis mit dem Wunsch in die Raumfahrt zu expandieren, exzellente Forschungseinrichtungen, die menschliche Expertise und auch die politische Unterstützung.
Gemeinsam wollen und können wir unser Land zukunftssicher gestalten.
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Apr 20
Nach dem Flug ist vor dem Flug
Apr 20
Rollout has begun at #NASAMichoud, and several members of our NASA workforce are watching the move on this beautiful morning.
This core stage will serve as the backbone of the SLS rocket for the Artemis III mission. Learn more at: nasa.gov/artemis
ALT A large group of people watch NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya talk in a stage during the rollout of the core stage for Artemis 3. The core stage is seen peeking out of the Vertical Assembly Building at NASA Michoud. The sun rises on the left side of the image creating a sun glare over the building.
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Artemis II may have splashed down, but our photos and videos from the mission are still rolling in! Keep an eye on the latest: nasa.gov/artemis-ii-multimed…
ALT Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman and Jeremy Hansen, wearing orange flight suits, sit on the edge of a helicopter, flanked by uniformed personnel. Both astronauts are grinning, and Reid is pointing at the camera. Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
ALT Artemis II astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch, wearing orange flight suits, sit on the edge of a helicopter, flanked by uniformed personnel. Both astronauts are grinning. Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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Alexander Gerst retweeted
Apr 10
🛰️ Our European Service Module has successfully separated from Orion's crew module!
🚀 After propelling the spacecraft over 1 million km in deep space, it will now burn up in Earth's atmosphere, as the astronauts continue their journey home 🌍
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One last look at Earth before we reach the Moon.
This view of the Earth was captured on April 5, the fourth day of the Artemis II mission, from inside the Orion spacecraft. The four astronauts will reach their closest approach of the Moon tomorrow, April 6.
ALT Peering out one of the four windows near the display console on the Orion spacecraft, the Earth is illuminated by the blackness of space and grows smaller as the crew journeys closer to the Moon. This image was taken by an Artemis II crew member on the fourth day of the mission. Credit: NASA
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Alexander Gerst retweeted
Apr 5
There are no words.
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In this image, also taken from the Orion capsule, we see the divide between night and day, known as the terminator, cutting across Earth. Whether awake or dreaming, we're all here on this planet together.
ALT Earth as seen from the Orion capsule. It is divided sharply in half, with a line running diagonally from the 11 o'clock to the 4 o'clock. The lower left half is a bright pale blue. Its surface is covered with swirly, puffy white clouds, with texture indicating different thicknesses. The upper right half is dark, with no illumination from the Sun. Earth is set against the black of space. Credit: NASA/Reid Weisman
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"We can see the Moon out of the docking hatch right now. It's a beautiful sight."
Flight day 3 is in the books, and our @NASAArtemis II crew is now closer to the Moon than to Earth. Check out highlights from our lunar mission. What’s been your favorite moment so far?
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This view just hits different 🌍
@Astro_Christina and @astro_reid take a moment to look back at Earth as they continue deep into space toward the Moon.
ALT Inside the dim Orion spacecraft, a window in the center of the image shows a brightly lit Earth and an astronaut sits on the right side looking back at Earth. Credit: NASA
ALT Inside the dim Orion spacecraft, a window in the center of the image shows a brightly lit Earth and an astronaut sits on the right side looking back at Earth. Credit: NASA
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Alexander Gerst retweeted
#Artemis II update: Orion has separated from the rocket's upper stage 🚀
Our European Service Module is in the driving seat!
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Apr 1
Godspeed my friends. I don’t have words to describe this feeling. Say hi to the Moon, and see you in 10 days.
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Apr 1
Only a few kilometers from here, four humans prepare to leave this planet on the largest rocket ever that carried humans, to venture out behind the Moon, further than any human being has ever traveled away from their planet. How would you feel if it's some of your best friends on that rocket? 🚀🌕
#Artemis @astro_reid @Astro_Christina @AstroVicGlover @Astro_Jeremy @NASAArtemis @esa @esaspaceflight
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Apr 1
Only a few hours until the very first #Artemis mission that carries humans into space, father than ever before.
How important is international cooperation in this amazing endeavour, and what is the role of Europe in this? By building and providing the European Service Module, the element that powers the spacecraft and supplies air, water, electricity, and propulsion, Europe will travel around the Moon with the Artemis II astronauts. It’s a powerful reminder that exploration has no borders. When we go not just as nations, but as humanity to explore our eighth continent, we can achieve big things.
Amazing to think that on one of the upcoming missions, a European astronaut will be part of the crew.
@esa @esaspaceflight @NASAArtemis
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Apr 1
"We began as wanderers once, and we are wanderers still."
Today marks the beginning of the second wave of space exploration, with 4 of our species venturing out farther than any human has gone before, seeing what no human has seen before. And with the force of this wave, just like we did in Antarctica, we will stay. It makes me happy to see Europe being part of this adventure.
Godspeed my friends Reid, Christina, Victor and Jeremy! I can’t wait to feel the thunder of you leaving our planet. And even more so, to see you back on this beautiful pale blue dot in 10 days, to tell an amazing tale.
@astro_reid @Astro_Christina @AstroVicGlover @Astro_Jeremy @NASAArtemis @esaspaceflight
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Feb 23
When I was in Florida for the Crew-12 launch, Melanie Cowan asked me how it’s like for an astronaut to live with delays and uncertainties around a space launch - like the ones my friends of the Artemis II crew are experiencing right now.🚀🌕
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Feb 20
Congratulations to the @NASA #Artemis team for mastering this second wet dress rehearsal successfully. I'm looking forward to the next launch window in March.
By the way, here‘s why the first rehearsal earlier this month had to be repeated, and why that is actually a good thing.🌕🚀
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Feb 13
What a moment to watch a colleague you’ve supported along their journey finally lift off 🚀
It’s a mix of emotions - the tension as you cross fingers and toes that everything goes well, and at the same time the excitement for them as they’re about to begin the same adventure you experienced years ago. The ISS is one of humanity’s most unique workplaces. Living and working up there is an adventure that changes you forever.
Best of luck, @Soph_astro , Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway and Andrej Fedyaev!!! Enjoy every second of your Epsilon mission. We’re all looking forward to your safe, happy and healthy return 🌍
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