Canadian space writer/editor who witnessed astronaut launches to the moon or ISS (shuttle, Soyuz, Artemis). 5x book author. Latin language learner. Ph.D.

Joined September 2008
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My jaw, dropping: "There's no way you can hear me right now." Literal @projecthailmary: "Can hear." All my thanks to #projecthailmary for broadcasting the amaze response that @Astro_Jeremy, on his way to the moon, gave us @CanadaInSpace. Fist my bump. spaceq.ca/canadian-astronaut…
From Artemis II astronauts to the @todayshow team. #ProjectHailMary is an amaze family experience for audiences across the galaxy. 💫
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Day 120, orbit 1861 — Did you know? My official playlist 🎶 is on @Deezer, and it is regularly updated with new tracks! It’s a deliberately eclectic mix, designed to suit every mood and every moment of the mission: upbeat songs for workouts, softer pieces for admiring Earth through the Cupola windows, tunes that bring back memories… and even a few surprises suggested by friends and family. 🚀 And since it’s the 13th of the month, here’s a little flashback to the three tracks I was listening to on the way to the launch pad, exactly 4 months ago! 1/ I’m Good (Blue) – David Guetta, Bebe Rexha 2/ Happy – Pharrell Williams 3/ Valhalla Calling – VoicePlay, J. None Tell me in the comments which track is your favourite! 🎥 @esa / @NASA #εpsilon • @Space_Station@CNES
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The Moon continues to inspire the next generation of explorers. 🌕 @NASA's Orion is built to help take us there. #MoonJoyJune
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Our latest shipment from the @Space_Station is heading back to Earth next Tuesday, June 16, aboard an uncrewed @SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. Here's how to watch: go.nasa.gov/3Q2iGCu
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The Artemis III crew has already made an impact on our lunar rovers. Artemis III Commander @AstroKomrade and Mission Specialist Frank Rubio participated in human factor testing of our FLEX rover mockup in 2024. They tested every interaction point on the FLEX mockup in full EVA suits: hatches, controls, handholds, ingress and egress. Their feedback shaped our design.
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Media interviews, armchair discussion at the Canada-US Summit, public event with the Ontario Science Centre and ceremonial first pitch with the Blue Jays. CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen knows how to end a tour!
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Sunrise at Stonehenge today (13th June) was at 4.51am, sunset is at 9.23pm ☀️
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Canadarm2 will get a repair NET June 30 (day before Canada Day) after spacewalkers swap in a spare part already on @Space_Station. Read more about that, and the robot arm series, in my story @SPACEdotcom.
A part of Canadarm2 robotic arm on the ISS broke in May, requiring repairs by spacewalking astronauts no earlier than June 30. A spare is already on the station. space.com/space-exploration/…
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My piece about space storage @SPACEdotcom!
As the US military readies for two 2027 missions to test spacecraft maneuvering, a new challenge with orbital warehouses aims to beef up space infrastructure. space.com/space-exploration/…
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Shortly after the sun had set at Stonehenge last night 🤩 Photo credit Nick Bull 🙏 #sunset #sunsetphotography #june #spring #sunshine #colours #colourful #colour #sun
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During their lunar flyby, the Artemis II crew enjoyed the rare opportunity to experience a solar eclipse from their Orion spacecraft. With the Sun hidden behind the Moon, the astronauts were able to analyze the Sun’s outermost atmosphere, also known as the solar corona.
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Have you ever wanted to have your name 'Roman' a million miles away? Now you can! Send your name along the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, scheduled to launch Aug. 30, 2026! Sign up here: go.nasa.gov/4ejkRcR Submissions close July 12.
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Big day today in Toronto! Go Team Canada!
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⏱️100,000 hours - 6,000,000 minutes - 360,000,000 seconds That is how long the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) has been operating aboard the @Space_Station! Learn more about MSG and the many experiments that have been conducted inside it >> go.nasa.gov/4dZhHvX
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Did you miss the conjunction of Jupiter and Venus last night? You didn't! Not really, because the pair will still appear close together tonight. Look to the western sky after sunset. In this view from June 10th, see if you can spot Mercury near the horizon as well.
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'Shakespeare's Globe Theatre - blue' by Fiona Horan fionahoran.com
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Make some paper with us at the Library of Congress! We make paper at the Library to create a body of reference samples for material science research. This research helps support the preservation of our collections.
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'A late delivery on Shaftesbury Avenue' by Tushar Sabale tusharsabale.com
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Had fun meeting with students from Truro Middle School after visiting the new Mission: Astronaut exhibit at the Discovery Centre, in Halifax. Thanks to the science centre and Ulnooweg Education Centre for facilitating this!
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Big shout-out to the @SPACEdotcom team for extra support on this Artemis 3 article, which only has my byline at top! @JoshDinner (credited in text) gathered a crucial interview in Houston and staff also did an analysis of crews, all on short deadline. cc @nasa @esa
The four astronauts named to the Artemis 3 crew are all male, but NASA officials emphasized they were selected based on their qualifications and experience. space.com/space-exploration/…
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My latest in @SPACEdotcom -- a pitch for orbital data centres.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk outlined more details for his company’s planned data centers in space ahead of a widely anticipated IPO on Thursday (June 11) expected to make him a trillionaire. space.com/space-exploration/…
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