Alexander Gerst (@Astro

Alexander Gerst

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Alexander Gerst

@Astro_Alex

European of German nationality, @ESA astronaut, geophysicist, volcanologist, explorer. Lived one year in space where he served as Commander of ISS Expedition 57

Cologne/Houston/Moscow

alexandergerst.esa.int

Born May 3

Joined October 2011

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Alexander Gerst
@Astro_Alex
Apr 1
„Wir begannen als Wanderer, und wir sind immer noch Wanderer.“ Heute beginnt die zweite Welle der Erforschung des Weltraums. Vier von uns brechen auf, um weiter zu reisen als je ein Mensch zuvor, um zu sehen, was noch kein Mensch je gesehen hat. Und mit der Kraft dieser Welle
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Alexander Gerst
@Astro_Alex
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Heute fiel der Startschuss für den Space Pavilion auf der ILA Berlin! 🚀 Mit vielen spannenden Gesprächen, unter anderem mit Bundesministerin für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt @DoroBaer , @bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz sowie zahlreichen weiteren politischen
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Alexander Gerst
@Astro_Alex
May 29
Der 2. Space Industry Day NRW war wieder ein Tag des positiven Aufbruchs und Austauschs. Er unterstrich, wie viel Potenzial für hochinnovative Raumfahrtprojekte existiert, wenn Forschung, Industrie und Politik zusammenkommen. 🤝 Denn auch die Exploration neuer Welten beginnt bei
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Alexander Gerst
@Astro_Alex
Apr 20
Nach dem Flug ist vor dem Flug
NASA Marshall
@NASA_Marshall
Apr 20
Rollout has begun at #NASAMichoud, and several members of our NASA workforce are watching the move on this beautiful morning. This core stage will serve as the backbone of the SLS rocket for the Artemis III mission. Learn more at: nasa.gov/artemis
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NASA
@NASA
Apr 11
Artemis II may have splashed down, but our photos and videos from the mission are still rolling in! Keep an eye on the latest: nasa.gov/artemis-ii-mul…
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Human Spaceflight
@esaspaceflight
Apr 10
🛰️ Our European Service Module has successfully separated from Orion's crew module! 🚀 After propelling the spacecraft over 1 million km in deep space, it will now burn up in Earth's atmosphere, as the astronauts continue their journey home 🌍
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NASA
@NASA
Apr 5
One last look at Earth before we reach the Moon. This view of the Earth was captured on April 5, the fourth day of the Artemis II mission, from inside the Orion spacecraft. The four astronauts will reach their closest approach of the Moon tomorrow, April 6.
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Reid Wiseman
@astro_reid
Apr 5
There are no words.
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NASA
@NASA
Apr 3
Replying to @NASA and @astro_reid
In this image, also taken from the Orion capsule, we see the divide between night and day, known as the terminator, cutting across Earth. Whether awake or dreaming, we're all here on this planet together.
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NASA
@NASA
Apr 4
"We can see the Moon out of the docking hatch right now. It's a beautiful sight." Flight day 3 is in the books, and our @NASAArtemis II crew is now closer to the Moon than to Earth. Check out highlights from our lunar mission. What’s been your favorite moment so far?
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NASA
@NASA
Apr 4
This view just hits different 🌍 @Astro_Christina and @astro_reid take a moment to look back at Earth as they continue deep into space toward the Moon.
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Human Spaceflight
@esaspaceflight
Apr 2
#Artemis II update: Orion has separated from the rocket's upper stage 🚀 Our European Service Module is in the driving seat!
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Alexander Gerst
@Astro_Alex
Apr 1
Godspeed my friends. I don’t have words to describe this feeling. Say hi to the Moon, and see you in 10 days.
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