Jessica Meir

@Astro_Jessica

NASA Astronaut. Scientist. Mother. Explorer. Nature lover. Currently living on-board the @Space_Station supporting Expeditions 74 and 75.

International Space Station

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Jessica Meir
@Astro_Jessica
Jun 6
There is a lot going on right now on the @Space_Station, but fortunately we are all safe and witnessed a spectacular southern aurora show yesterday thanks to a recent solar event.
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Jessica Meir
@Astro_Jessica
21h
A whole new world, volume up! That’s me on the tip of the @csa_asc Canadarm in last week’s spacewalk. The ground team dubbed it the Disney Land ride, given the long trajectory of motion from one worksite to the next. This IRL version of space mountain certainly delivered. At
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Jessica Meir
@Astro_Jessica
Sep 5
Madagascar. As a biologist, I’ve always been intrigued by its unique flora and fauna. Now, seeing it from the @Space_Station, I’ll add its colors and textures to the list. Certainly somewhere I’ll need to visit when I’m back on planet Earth. Enjoy the weekend Earth Art!
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Jessica Meir
@Astro_Jessica
Sep 3
Photo or it didn’t happen. Some initial views from my camera during Tuesday’s spacewalk. 1) Earth reflected in my helmet in a selfie taken while I rode the @csa_asc Canadarm2 (ride of my life, more to come!). 2) @Soph_astro under the @Space_Station airlock. 3) Another selfie
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Jessica Meir
@Astro_Jessica
Aug 31
Our suits are ready and so are we! Join us tomorrow as we conduct our 4th spacewalk in less than a month on-board the @Space_Station. @Soph_astro and I will head out for the “Triple Jump” spacewalk, which will include various @Space_Station upgrades. Tune in on NASA+ with
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