John Glenn's first orbital flight inspired countless people to pursue careers in aerospace, including me. go.nasa.gov/2haTUxq
Dava Newman
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- Hello from the South Pole! Research done in this remote location helps us better understand Spaceship Earth and how it is changing.
- NASA women have always been pioneers-honoring Women's History Month at NASA:
- I’m an educator, a sailor, an art-lover, & a rocket scientist. #ILookLikeAnEngineer. [Photo from @NASA_Johnson visit]
- NASA does not tolerate harassment either at our agency or our partner instutions. Learn more: blogs.nasa.gov/newman/2016/01…
- Excited to sign @SOFIAtelescope agreement w/@DLR_en to explore evolution of galaxies. bit.ly/25zpLYR
- All systems have to be perfect. Lessons learned. We’ll get it right. Artemis will roll back to the VAB to troubleshoot the umbilical.The Moon awaits! We’ll be Back for the Oct.Launch. Go Artemis!Thank you to the team for their continued excellence. @NASA @Boeing @LockheedMartinThe #Artemis I mission to the Moon has been postponed. Teams attempted to fix an issue related to a leak in the hardware transferring fuel into the rocket, but were unsuccessful. Join NASA leaders later today for a news conference. Check for updates: youtu.be/JWAA5P-iFJs
- Congratulations Katherine Johnson who will be awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom! A pioneering leader.
- I’m so honored and thrilled to join the @mit @medialab @mitsap students, staff, faculty, and alumni! #BetterTogether #STEAMD! “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams!” -Eleanor Roosevelt.Dava Newman named director of MIT @medialab: Visionary astronautics researcher, explorer, and expert on human adaptation to space will lead the Institute’s world-renowned research center. mitsha.re/TErg50CSetm
- Congratulations to the @Commercial_Crew astronauts! Very exciting. #LaunchAmerica blogs.nasa.gov/bolden/2015/07…
- Congratulations x2 @dagdevirencanan! Prof. Canan Dagdeviren Receives NSF CAREER and 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Awards, via @medialab
- My last day @NASA today. An incredible honor and privilege to serve as NASA Deputy Administrator. Thank you Administrator Charlie Bolden!




















