New hyde park, ny inductees include astronaut michael j. May 11, 2012 veteran nasa astronaut mike massimino right poses for a photo with the big bang theory actor simon helberg and another actor during a break from filming the season finale of cbs big bang theory. Selected as an astronaut candidate by nasa in may 1996, massimino reported to the johnson space center in august 1996. On the season finale of the big bang theory that aired thursday evening may 10, a main character on the cbs tv sitcom launched into space. On charity day this year, the museum will be represented by mike massimino, former nasa astronaut and now senior advisor for space programs at the museum, along with scott altman, former nasa astronaut and mission commander. Reallife astronaut mike massimino appeared on the season finale of. Massiminos first two missions were as a nasa astronaut aboard the space shuttle. May 26, 2018 astronaut mike massimino, who flew on two space shuttle missions to service the hubble space telescope, said beside beans technical achievement as an astronaut and artistic achievement as a. Mike massimino served as a nasa astronaut from 1996 to 2014. Mike massimino is launching on his third, or maybe his fourth, mission sort of. Alan bean was the most extraordinary person i ever met, astronaut mike massimino, who flew on two space shuttle missions to. The intrepid museum has participated in bgc charity day for six consecutive years.
Massimino has logged a total of 30 hours and 4 minutes during four space walks. Because being the right person isnt about being perfect. Mike became the first human to tweet from space, was the last human to work inside of hubble, and. Michael james massimino born august 19, 1962 is an american professor of mechanical. Astronaut mike on parenting kids from space during most. An astronauts unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe the cheat sheet. Reallife astronaut mike massimino appeared on the season finale of cbs the big bang theory, which aired may 10. 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. Michael james massimino born august 19, 1962 is an american professor of mechanical engineering at columbia university and a former nasa astronaut. A graduate of columbia university and mit, michael is now the executive director of the rice space institute at rice university. Dec 08, 2016 astronaut mike massimino will debut his new tome, spaceman. 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. An astronaut who played himself on the big bang theory is now the inspiration for a new comedy series from the cocreator of the hit sitcom. How mike massimino became an astronaut business insider.
Even through his polished veneer, theres a glimmer of boyishness. Franklin squares own nasa astronaut mike massimino honored. Astronaut mike massimino, who flew on two space shuttle missions to service the hubble space telescope, said beside beans technical achievement as an astronaut and artistic achievement as a. How much god our father must love us that he gave us this home.
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. I had been badly disappointed by a prior astronauts memoir an astronauts guide to life on earth by chris hadfield which turned out to be more of a trite self help book than a book about the science and excitement. Astronaut mike massimino looks back at hubble and looks ahead to space tourism by geof wheelwright on may, 2017 at 11. Mike massiminos phone number, email, address spokeo. For mike massimino, another former astronaut, it all started with apollo 11 in the summer of 1969. A lot of guys i went to college with travel more than i. As an astronaut, he has a rare insight into the workings of hubble in orbit. Interview with a spaceman with mike massimino youtube. 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. More advance praise for spaceman inspired by moonwalkers, mike grew up, became an astronaut, and fixed the hubble space telescope, all while remaining some kinda humble. Mike massimino was the last person to have be inside the hubble space telescope on its final servicing mission in 2009.
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. An astronaut, the first person to tweet from space, a recurring character on the big bang theory, and now a new york times bestselling author, mike grew up a working class kid whose seemingly unreachable dream of becoming an astronaut. Mike massimino, renaissance spaceman, on coming home. An astronauts unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe, is a new york times bestseller. Mike became the first human to tweet from space, was the last human to work inside of hubble, and set a. This story was produced in collaboration with the world science festival. Behind the scenes with astronaut mike massimino big bang. Five years after his retirement from nasa, mike massimino remains. Mike massimino served as a nasa astronaut from 1996 until 2014 and flew in space twice.
A memoir by mike massimino the crown publishing group. Astronaut massiminos meeting with the crew of apollo 11. Massimino has logged a total of 571 hours and 47 minutes in space, and a cumulative total of 30 hours and 4 minutes of spacewalking in four spacewalks. An astronaut who played himself on the big bang theory is now the. Once an astronaut, now mike massimino cant wait to be a. Nov 21, 2019 like the varied collection in his office, massimino is a man of many suits.
Mike massiminos testament to the power of determination inspires audiences to never give up when pursuing a goal. The future of human spaceflight, with mike massimino. He launched twice to service the hubble space telescope his second mission was the final flight to upgrade the orbiting observatory in 2009. Mike massimino is an excellent communicator and i felt that i had travelled to the hubble telescope with him. Persistence, teamwork and innovation led to his unlikely journey from a working class family to fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut. Mike massimino has reunited with bill prady to produce a show based on his life experiences. Michael massimino bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Its like, in addition to patching the wall you kind of put a, a new piece of sheetrock over it. Mike massimino is a veteran of two space shuttle missions, sts109, 2002 and sts125, 2009 both of which serviced the hubble telescope, including the historic final repair mission in 2009. May 20, 2017 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. Behind the scenes of big bang theory with real astronaut. So why not shelter in place like you re in a space shuttle, orbiting above the earth. Astronaut mike massiminos bumpy ride into space science. Nov 03, 2016 i first featured spaceman by mike massimino in my post on october 2016 book releases.
Sts125 patch shop nasa the gift shop at nasa johnson. Helen keen talks to astronaut mike massimino about his remarkable 18year career as a nasa astronaut. Astronaut mike massimino, first to tweet from space, releases. Astronaut and spaceman author mike massimino has made two trips to space, one of which was spent servicing the hubble space telescope. Mike massimino must take to swimming before he can take off to outer space. Watching the apollo 11 moon landing as a 6 year old boy got me dreaming about being an astronaut. Astronaut mike massiminos bumpy ride into space science friday. Atlantis astronauts repaired and upgraded the hubble space. Mike massimino has reunited with bill prady to produce a show based on. An astronauts unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe. Astronaut mike massimino describes the isolation of space. As astronaut mike massimino zoomed to rendezvous with the hubble space telescope tuesday, he managed to reach out to thousands of people who are following his twitter feed. Im mike massimino, former nasa astronaut and author of.
He is a veteran of two nasa space flights sts109 aboard the columbia in march 2002 and sts125 aboard the atlantis in may 2009. 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. Veteran nasa astronaut mike massimino right poses for a photo with the big bang theory actor simon helberg and another actor during a break from filming the season finale of cbs big bang theory. He is a veteran of two space flights to the hubble space telescope. Apr 22, 2015 mike massimino was the last person to have be inside the hubble space telescope on its final servicing mission in 2009. Michael james massimino is an american professor of mechanical engineering at columbia university and a former nasa astronaut.
Sep 08, 2015 the intrepid museum has participated in bgc charity day for six consecutive years. Astronaut mike massimino peers into columbias crew cabin during a brief break in work on the hubble space telescope. We went into quarantine before our missions so that we wouldn. Massimino is an accomplished astronaut, engineer, actor and author. Retired nasa astronaut mike massimino flew two shuttle missions to repair the hubble telescope and became the first person to tweet from space. Mike appears regularly on television news and talk shows, and has appeared on the big bang theory six times. But that dream quickly died out when i realized becoming an astronaut was next to. I had been badly disappointed by a prior astronauts memoir an astronauts guide to life on earth by chris hadfield which turned out to be more of a trite self help book than a book about the science. I was a nasa astronaut from 19962014 and flew in space twice.
Astronaut mike massimino will debut his new tome, spaceman. Mike massimino becomes the first to tweet from space nasa. Big bang theory cocreator taps astronaut mike massimino for new. Big bang theory cocreator taps astronaut mike massimino. Mike massimino archives startalk radio show by neil. I was 6 years old when neil armstrong walked on the moon, massimino says. Astronaut mike massimino on how to make the most of this isolation. Polansky, commander of the sts127 mission to the international space station.
Mike became the first human to tweet from space, was the last human to work inside of hubble, and set a team record with his. When prompted to describe the patches decorating an officiallooking portrait, he grins. Franklin squares own nasa astronaut mike massimino. Sitting beside him in the spacecraft was mike massimino, a real nasa astronaut, who made his second cameo appearance on the show.
Find mike massiminos phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. I first featured spaceman by mike massimino in my post on october 2016 book releases. Compared to other professions, mike considers being an astronaut pretty family friendly, in fact. Check out what else massimino has been up to in our. Early life massimino was born august 19, 1962 in oceanside, new york, and raised in franklin square, new york, both on long island. Like the varied collection in his office, massimino is a man of many suits. Why assembling a team around you is crucial for success. Jan 11, 2017 helen keen talks to astronaut mike massimino about his remarkable 18year career as a nasa astronaut. Join host mike massimino, cohost maeve higgins, planetary scientist alan stern, former sts and iss astronaut sandy magnus, and grammyaward winning composer eric whitacre as they explore the promising future of human spaceflight. An astronauts unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe at the explorers club friday evening, dec. Massimino, sts125 mission specialist, gets help in the donning of a training version of the extravehicular mobility unit spacesuit prior to being submerged in the waters of the neutral buoyancy laboratory near the johnson space center, houston. Mike massimino spent 18 years as a nasa astronaut and flew on two shuttle missions. How is bedtime on a space shuttle mission a lot like a slumber party. Nasa astronaut and ny times bestselling author, michael j.
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