Mike Massimino

@Astro_Mike

Former @NASA Astronaut, NY Times Best Selling Author of #Spaceman, Professor at @Columbia, Sr. Advisor @IntrepidMuseum

New York, NY

Joined April 2009

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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · May 12, 2009

From orbit: Launch was awesome!! I am feeling great, working hard, & enjoying the magnificent views, the adventure of a lifetime has begun!

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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · Jul 23

I had a blast speaking to a group of pharmaceutical professionals recently - dedicated people doing great things - it has been a busy past few months speaking to a variety of audiences who are helping to make the world a better place. @WSB_Speakers

Astro_Mike's tweet image. I had a blast speaking to a group of pharmaceutical professionals recently - dedicated people doing great things - it has been a busy past few months speaking to a variety of audiences who are helping to make the world a better place.
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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · 6 h

My latest book - Moonshot is now available in paperback, here is a recent review: Moonshot: Summary Review elevatesociety.com/moonshot-summa… via @Tal_Gur

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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · Jul 21

I had a blast as the keynote speaker at the recent EP Wealth Advisors 2025 Summit, the theme was "LIFTOFF!" - very appropriate for my talk! Thank you for having me! @LAIspeakers

Astro_Mike's tweet image. I had a blast as the keynote speaker at the recent EP Wealth Advisors 2025 Summit, the theme was "LIFTOFF!" - very appropriate for my talk! Thank you for having me! @LAIspeakers

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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · Jul 20

#otd in 1969 Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon - perhaps the greatest engineering and science accomplishment in history and the inspiration for me at age 6 to want to grow up to be an astronaut. Congratulations to all the thousands of people who made it…

Astro_Mike's tweet image. #otd in 1969 Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon - perhaps the greatest engineering and science accomplishment in history and the inspiration for me at age 6 to want to grow up to be an astronaut. Congratulations to all the thousands of people who made it…

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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · Jul 9

Excited to be co-hosting this new podcast in partnership with @gzeromedia and @MDA_space!

GGZERO Media@gzeromedia · Jul 9

Space is evolving fast—and so is the conversation. Next Giant Leap Season 2 from GZERO Media and @MDA_space returns with fresh insights on the tech, geopolitics, and breakthroughs driving the next frontier. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: gzeromedia.com/podcast/next-g…

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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · Jul 7

Enjoying the sights of #sydney Australia - beautiful city, wonderful people, lots of natural wonders - great way to begin an Australian adventure!

Astro_Mike's tweet image. Enjoying the sights of #sydney Australia - beautiful city, wonderful people, lots of natural wonders - great way to begin an Australian adventure!

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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · Jul 4

#Happy4thofJuly! I love this photo with 3 of my Space Shuttle Atlantis crewmates from our return ceremony after completing our mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. Flying in space for the USA was a privilege and a blessing, and we were grateful to be coming home to a country…

Astro_Mike's tweet image. #Happy4thofJuly! I love this photo with 3 of my Space Shuttle Atlantis crewmates from our return ceremony after completing our mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. Flying in space for the USA was a privilege and a blessing, and we were grateful to be coming home to a country…

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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · Jul 2

I had the pleasure to deliver the keynote at the Jaggaer REV2025 event last week in Miami - a great audience of procurement professionals. Thanks for having me be a part of the team for the day! @aaespeakers

Astro_Mike's tweet image. I had the pleasure to deliver the keynote at the Jaggaer REV2025 event last week in Miami - a great audience of procurement professionals. Thanks for having me be a part of the team for the day!
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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · Jul 1

I am happy to announce the my latest book - "Moonshot: A NASA Astronaut's Guide to Achieving the Impossible" - is now available in paperback! @gcpbalance

Astro_Mike's tweet image. I am happy to announce the my latest book - "Moonshot: A NASA Astronaut's Guide to Achieving the Impossible" - is now available in paperback!
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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · Jun 30

📷 Big shoutout to Thailand! For the first time ever, a Thai dish has made it to space – and not just any dish, but one that passed space food standard known as NASA-STD-3001📷 The “Chicken Breast with Thai Basil” from CP Foods is now officially part of the menu for astronauts…

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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · Jun 20

My latest book - Moonshot - is now available with language translations in Italy, Taiwan, and Japan, I love the covers!

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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · Jun 17

Most of my engagements are in front of large audiences, but some are in smaller more intimate settings like the recent @TransUnion VIP Happy Hour in New York City - great people, lots of laughs, and a special "Moonshot" cocktail! Thanks for having me! @WSB_Speakers

Astro_Mike's tweet image. Most of my engagements are in front of large audiences, but some are in smaller more intimate settings like the recent @TransUnion VIP Happy Hour in New York City - great people, lots of laughs, and a special "Moonshot" cocktail! Thanks for having me! @WSB_Speakers

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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · Jun 11

The Axiom 4 launch tomorrow has been scrubbed, standby for updates

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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · Jun 10

I will be going live tomorrow from the @NASAKennedy Space Center for the @Axiom_Space 4 launch at 7AM, please join me as I watch @AstroPeggy and some delicious chicken begin their mission to the @Space_Station! #CPMissiontoSpace #TimeForThailand #paidpartnership

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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · May 20

I had a blast delivering the keynote at the @NachaOnline Smarter Faster Payment 2025 - Annual Conference, but what made my day was seeing this audience reaction photo, I am happy that they had a blast as well! @GothamArtists

Astro_Mike's tweet image. I had a blast delivering the keynote at the @NachaOnline Smarter Faster Payment 2025 - Annual Conference, but what made my day was seeing this audience reaction photo, I am happy that they had a blast as well!
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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · May 20

It was an absolute pleasure delivering the keynote at the Global Clinical Supplies Group 2025 US Conference, an audience made up of dedicated clinical supplies professionals responsible for the planning and logistics of clinical trials – packaging, forecasting, and global…

Astro_Mike's tweet image. It was an absolute pleasure delivering the keynote at the Global Clinical Supplies Group 2025 US Conference, an audience made up of dedicated clinical supplies professionals responsible for the planning and logistics of clinical trials – packaging, forecasting, and global…

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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · May 16

Thank you HarbourVest Partners @harbourvest_Ai for having me be a part of your 2025 Annual Meeting in London, and thanks for being such an outstanding fireside chat partner Ryan Gunther - it was fun bridging the gap between space exploration and finance together! @aaespeakers

Astro_Mike's tweet image. Thank you HarbourVest Partners @harbourvest_Ai for having me be a part of your 2025 Annual Meeting in London, and thanks for being such an outstanding fireside chat partner Ryan Gunther - it was fun bridging the gap between space exploration and finance together!
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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · May 14

It was a pleasure to deliver the keynote at the @UberFreight Carrier Summit, a gathering of teams advancing supply chains and moving the world's goods, thanks for having me! @LAIspeakers

Astro_Mike's tweet image. It was a pleasure to deliver the keynote at the @UberFreight Carrier Summit, a gathering of teams advancing supply chains and moving the world's goods, thanks for having me! @LAIspeakers

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Mike Massimino@Astro_Mike · May 1

It was a pleasure meeting so many dedicated supporters of Scouting America when I delivered the keynote at scouting’s Heart of Virginia Council Annual Gala, meeting the scouts and hearing their stories gives me great hope for the future!

Astro_Mike's tweet image. It was a pleasure meeting so many dedicated supporters of Scouting America when I delivered the keynote at scouting’s Heart of Virginia Council Annual Gala, meeting the scouts and hearing their stories gives me great hope for the future!

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