Jessica Meir astro_jessica

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Jessica Meir

NASA Astronaut. Scientist (physiology of animals in extreme environments). Explorer. Nature lover. Back on Earth after 205 days @iss.

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This week @astrovicglover and I headed to @usarmy #FortRucker to learn the basics of vertical flight. These skills will help prepare @nasaastronauts for landing on the Moon in @nasaartemis missions. First stop, obtaining some ground school fundamentals. Stay tuned for our first flights in the #uh72 (UH = utility helicopter) next week!
Location: Fort Rucker, Alabama
3 years ago
Photo Jessica Meir - Missing my space sister, fellow recipient of our award @astro_christina - but honored to finally have our red carpet moment at the @time #time100 Gala. Humbled to be in the presence of these…
Photo Jessica Meir - The last time @nasa Flight Director @mama_dmd and I worked together “in” Mission Control Houston, I had just arrived to @iss (top left). Great day reuniting yesterday to support our friends in space!
Video Jessica Meir - In addition to our hovering ops, we practiced pattern work and visual approaches (and landings!) in the UH-72 Lakota. Turns out Alabama is a gorgeous place to fly for those like me that ❤️ trees!…
Photo Jessica Meir - In honor of the true heroes. #MemorialDay #Boston
Photo Jessica Meir - @nasaastronauts Charlie Duke, of Apollo 16, was the first astronaut I met in 1995 as I was finishing high school. Afterward, I wrote him a letter as an aspiring astronaut, and he took the time to…
Video Jessica Meir - Now let’s bring that hover up 250 feet and back down to land in the same spot! The challenge and reward of flying a helicopter has been completely invigorating. Thank you for the incredible training…

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