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Michael L-A
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Michael L-A
@CommanderMLA
A six-time astronaut, holds two NASA records for spacewalks; Commander of Ax-1, the first private spaceflight to the ISS (4-8-22) & Ax-3 (1-18-24)
Capitol Hill, Washington
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    Michael L-A
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    Nov 1, 2024
    As we build the new space station we're being mindful to build in adaptability so we can continue innovating while we utilize and maintain the Axiom Station.
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    Michael L-A
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    Sep 25, 2020
    Yep; It happens 😬
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    Wonder of Science
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    Sep 25, 2020
    When an astronaut forgets he's not in space.
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    Michael L-A
    @CommanderMLA
    Jan 25, 2024
    Enjoying a meal on @Space_Station with the first Turkish astronaut!
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    Michael L-A
    @CommanderMLA
    Mar 16, 2022
    Dreaming of this view. See you soon @Space_Station!
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    Michael L-A
    @CommanderMLA
    May 3, 2022
    This was my window view just last week. Many of you reading this will get into space one day and those who do will come to see the Earth in a different perspective. One system, one planet, one species.
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    Michael L-A
    @CommanderMLA
    Apr 8, 2022
    What a ride!
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    Michael L-A
    @CommanderMLA
    Feb 7, 2022
    This iconic image of the first untethered spacewalk by @NASA_Astronauts Bruce McCandless II was taken #OTD in 1984.
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    Michael L-A
    @CommanderMLA
    Mar 11, 2022
    Final day of training for #Ax1 at @SpaceX. Dragon crew is GO for launch!
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    Michael L-A
    @CommanderMLA
    Aug 14, 2020
    October 2000 was the last time all humans were on the planet. #FlashbackFriday
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    Michael L-A
    @CommanderMLA
    Apr 14, 2022
    It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve seen Earth from space, it never ceases to amaze! 📸@NASA #plvsvltra #furtherbeyond
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    Michael L-A
    @CommanderMLA
    Oct 18, 2024
    24 years ago #OTD I performed my second spacewalk as part of STS-92!
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    Michael L-A
    @CommanderMLA
    Oct 20, 2025
    I launched into space for the first time 30 years ago today on Space Shuttle Columbia as part of STS-73.
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    Michael L-A
    @CommanderMLA
    Jan 18, 2024
    Surreal to fly by your rocket a handful of hours before launching on it
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    Michael L-A
    @CommanderMLA
    Apr 18, 2022
    Very soon I get to fly back home, on a dragon, to this beautiful planet! 📸@NASA #plvsvltra #furtherbeyond
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