See mike massiminos spaceman book tour schedule and more photographs from his new memoir at collectspace. View mike massiminos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Nasa in tweetspeak, it might have been called a twace, the great space race on twitter. Of all the careers in all the world that a person could aspire to, you ended up a professional space traveler. Find mike massiminos phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. An astronauts unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe by mike massimino is an autobiography of mr. Howard will get some real space cred on thursdays episode of the big bang theory nasa astronaut mike massimino guest stars as himself in the. Mike became the first human to tweet from space, was the last human to work inside of hubble, and set a. National best seller a stunning, personal memoir from the astronaut and modernday hero who spent a recordbreaking year aboard the international space stationa message of hope for the future that will inspire for generations to come. An astronauts unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe. An astronauts unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe, about how he got interested in.
Katy tur lived out of a suitcase for a year and a half, following trump around the country, powered by packets of peanut butter and kept clean with dry shampoo. Mike massimino was no different during his career, except that when the dad of two jetted off, he traveled 370 miles up into space to work on the hubble telescope orbiting around the earth at. Mike massimino news from united press international. This hopeful enthusiasm wanes when their son or daughter starts bringing notes home from the teacher, complaining that they have the attention span of gnat, and need to stop parkouring on school. Howard will get some real space cred on thursdays episode of the big bang theory nasa astronaut mike massimino guest stars as himself in the installment that features simon helbergs alter ego. Astronaut mike massimino looks back at hubble and looks ahead to space tourism by geof wheelwright on may, 2017 at 11. An astronauts unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe the cheat sheet. Massiminos memoir is a smooth combination of personal history and immersive storytelling. Find michael massiminos phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Massimino, who flew on two space shuttle missions to repair the hubble space telescope, will be hosting a new. Spaceman crown archetype, 2016 captures the camaraderie of the space community, the utter coolness. Nov 11, 2016 former astronaut mike massimino speaks at a panel on space wont be the final frontier, at main stage in meo arena during 2016 web summit on november 9, 2016 in lisbon, portugal. To promote spaceman, massimino is launching tuesday on a multicity and country book tour.
This topic has been started to post news and postevent reports from mike massiminos book signings for the new book spaceman. Mike massimino department manager enterprise holdings. Science once an astronaut, now mike massimino cant wait to be a space tourist apparently, scuba diving is the closest thing earthlings do that mimics space walking. Preorder a copy of spaceman by mike massimino from any retailer and fill out the form to receive a nasa space shuttle enterprise model and bookplate sticker signed by mike to place in your book.
An astronauts unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe uk ed. Astronaut mike massimino orbits the big bang theory. The book is far more than an account of space travel it explores the qualities that are necessary to succeed in life no matter whether you want to become an astronaut, a university professor or even a trucker. Mike massiminos spaceman book signings collectspace. A nasa astronaut for 18 years, massimino spent about a month total sheltering in placeor, more accurately, sheltering. Oct 04, 2016 i spoke to mike massimino, a former nasa astronaut and author of the new book spaceman. What was it that motivated you, or inspired you, to become an astronaut. Friday, october 14 at the museum of flight, but as of this writing the event is sold out. How much god our father must love us that he gave us this home. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Because being the right person isnt about being perfect. Mike massimino has experienced the greatest isolation a human being could ever know. Mike massimino, a former nasa astronaut and the first person to tweet from space, is a professor of mechanical engineering at columbia university and.
Speakers include former nasa shuttle astronaut sandy magnus fn10, former nasa astronaut and columbia university professor mike massimino fr14, acclaimed pluto planetary scientist and commercial spaceflight federation chairman alan. Why assembling a team around you is crucial for success. I think the astronaut job is the best job in the world. Mike became the first human to tweet from space, was the last human to work inside of hubble, and. Former nasa astronaut mike massimino describes his path to space and two shuttle missions in a new book that follows his journey from a weakeyed kid, to a research engineer, to finally an outerspace repairman of the hubble space telescope. The way i figure it, if someone is willing to pay to buy my book, the least i can do is sign it, he said. Mike massiminos phone number, email, address spokeo. Mike massimino is an excellent communicator and i felt that i had travelled to the hubble telescope with him.
I spoke to mike massimino, a former nasa astronaut and author of the new book spaceman. Michael massimino speaker agency, speaking fee, videos. Aug 22, 2017 on a tour of the solar system, let former nasa astronaut mike massimino be your guide. Sts109 on space shuttle columbia in march 2002 and sts125 on space shuttle atlantis in may 2009 the final two hubble space telescope servicing missions. Mike massimino interview mike massiminos been on the big bang theory 5 times.
Michael massimino managing partner alliance realty. Former astronaut mike massimino speaks at a panel on space wont be the final frontier, at main stage in meo arena during 2016 web summit on november 9, 2016 in lisbon, portugal. Nasa mike massimino is one of the few people on the planet who has looked back down on earth from the hubble space telescope, which is now about 340 miles above us in space. Astronaut mike massimino talks about hubble mission, and returns a book to the libraries by mit libraries on november 19, 2009 in all news riding the space shuttle is like strapping yourself to a gigantic beast. A nasa astronaut for 18 years, massimino spent about a month total sheltering in placeor, more accurately, sheltering read more. Michael massimino was born on august 19, 1962 in oceanside, new york, usa. Astronaut mike massimino on how to make the most of this. Once an astronaut, now mike massimino cant wait to be a. He is an actor, known for the big bang theory 2007, one strange rock 2018 and nova 1974. Hes also spent days signing thousands of tippedin pages and adhesive plates to accompany the books ordered online. An astronauts unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe by mike massimino was released by crown archetype on tuesday, oct.
Astronaut mike massiminos bumpy ride into space science. Motivated by a childhood preoccupation with space exploration and astronauts like buzz aldrin, neil armstrong, and john glenn, the author developed an obsession for the reality of space travel in his early years growing up on long island. Mike massimino served as a nasa astronaut from 1996 until 2014 and flew in space twice. Maisel 2017, once upon a time in staten island 2020 and neon joe, werewolf hunter 2015. Michael massimino bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Mike massamino spaceman october book signing thara2488 california, new york, space and exploration, texas, washington dc 0 mike massamino, space shuttle astronaut, will be signing copies of spaceman at the following locations during october.
Michael massimino honored as professional builder in 20 40 under 40 awards in professional builder magazine and home buildings young superstars to be named 40 under 40. On a tour of the solar system, let former nasa astronaut mike massimino be your guide. Speakers include former nasa shuttle astronaut sandy magnus fn10, former nasa astronaut and columbia university professor mike massimino fr14, acclaimed pluto planetary scientist and commercial spaceflight federation chairman alan stern fn17, private space. In tweetspeak, it might have been called a twace, the great space race on twitter. Mike massimino, a former nasa astronaut and the first person to tweet from space, is a professor of mechanical engineering at columbia university and the senior advisor for. The evenings events include a reception, lecture, and signing of massiminos new book spaceman. Media in category michael massimino the following 31 files are in this category, out of 31 total. He has been married to carola pardo since august 11, 1989. How is bedtime on a space shuttle mission a lot like a slumber party. An astronauts unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe by massimino, mike isbn.
A calendar of these events and other massimino appearances is under sightings wehaveliftoff member. The reallife astronaut who inspired george clooneys role in the film gravity, michael massimino and his crews traveled higher and faster than any other astronauts in the 21st century. Astronaut mike on parenting kids from space during most. Mike massamino spaceman october book signing book signing. Mike faced lifethreatening challenges as he repaired the hubble space telescope during its last servicing mission. Mike massimino is an actor, known for the marvelous mrs. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover mikes. Astronaut mike massimino peers into columbias crew cabin during a brief break in work on the hubble space telescope. An evening with astronaut mike massimino, a reception, lecture and book signing with the engaging spacewalker who refurbished the hubble space telescope during two shuttle flights, including the. Ask a child what they want to be when they grow up and one of the most popular responses is one that makes parents swoon.
An evening with astronaut mike massimino will be happening at 5. Astronaut mike massiminos bumpy ride into space science friday. Image minutes before his first spaceflight, massimino had an. She visited forty states with the candidate, made more than 3,800 live television reports, and tried to endure a gazillion loops of elton johns tiny dancera trump rally playlist. Astronaut mike massimino talks about hubble mission, and. The future of human spaceflight, with mike massimino. Space stories is a day devoted to the exploration of space, both on the commercial and private sides. Astronaut mike massimino, sts125 mission specialist, uses a computer on the middeck of the earthorbiting space shuttle atlantis during flight day 10 activities.
And thats sort of what like this is, but its only me signing them, he said. Spaceman an astronauts unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe by mike massimino 3 pp. An astronauts unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe, is a new york times bestseller. Oct 04, 2016 and thats sort of what like this is, but its only me signing them, he said.
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