Association of Space Explorers
@aseastronauts.bsky.social
Earth's first emissaries to the cosmos. Pioneering the path to space. Delivering the astronaut perspective.
#HappyBirthday to ASE Life Member Kenneth Cameron, who flew to space three times between 1991 and 1995 (STS-37, STS-56, and STS-74), including as part of a trip to Mir!
November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#HappyBirthday to ASE Life Member Kenneth Cameron, who flew to space three times between 1991 and 1995 (STS-37, STS-56, and STS-74), including as part of a trip to Mir!
#HappyBirthday to ASE Life Member Barbara Morgan, who flew to space in 2007 aboard STS-118 as part of a trip to the International Space Station!
November 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#HappyBirthday to ASE Life Member Barbara Morgan, who flew to space in 2007 aboard STS-118 as part of a trip to the International Space Station!
#HappyBirthday to ASE member Jim Wetherbee, who flew to space six times between 1990 and 2002 (STS-32, STS-52, STS-63, STS-86, STS-102, and STS-113), including as part of trips to Mir and the International Space Station!
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
#HappyBirthday to ASE member Jim Wetherbee, who flew to space six times between 1990 and 2002 (STS-32, STS-52, STS-63, STS-86, STS-102, and STS-113), including as part of trips to Mir and the International Space Station!
Congratulations to the crew of Soyuz MS-28 on their successful launch to the International Space Station! 🚀
Welcome back to space, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov! We can't wait for Chris Williams and Sergei Mikaev to receive their Universal Astronaut Insignia!
Welcome back to space, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov! We can't wait for Chris Williams and Sergei Mikaev to receive their Universal Astronaut Insignia!
November 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Congratulations to the crew of Soyuz MS-28 on their successful launch to the International Space Station! 🚀
Welcome back to space, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov! We can't wait for Chris Williams and Sergei Mikaev to receive their Universal Astronaut Insignia!
Welcome back to space, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov! We can't wait for Chris Williams and Sergei Mikaev to receive their Universal Astronaut Insignia!
#HappyBirthday to ASE member Richard Arnold II, who flew to space twice between 2009 and 2018 (STS-119 and Soyuz MS-08) as part of trips and expeditions to the International Space Station (Expedition 55/56)!
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
#HappyBirthday to ASE member Richard Arnold II, who flew to space twice between 2009 and 2018 (STS-119 and Soyuz MS-08) as part of trips and expeditions to the International Space Station (Expedition 55/56)!
#OTD 40 years ago ✨
STS-61-B launched on November 26, 1985, with ASE members Jerry Ross, Charles Walker, Brewster Shaw, Mary Cleave, Rodolfo Neri-Vela, and Sherwood Spring aboard.
Fun fact: This flight set the record for quickest turnaround time of a space shuttle (54 days)!
STS-61-B launched on November 26, 1985, with ASE members Jerry Ross, Charles Walker, Brewster Shaw, Mary Cleave, Rodolfo Neri-Vela, and Sherwood Spring aboard.
Fun fact: This flight set the record for quickest turnaround time of a space shuttle (54 days)!
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
#OTD 40 years ago ✨
STS-61-B launched on November 26, 1985, with ASE members Jerry Ross, Charles Walker, Brewster Shaw, Mary Cleave, Rodolfo Neri-Vela, and Sherwood Spring aboard.
Fun fact: This flight set the record for quickest turnaround time of a space shuttle (54 days)!
STS-61-B launched on November 26, 1985, with ASE members Jerry Ross, Charles Walker, Brewster Shaw, Mary Cleave, Rodolfo Neri-Vela, and Sherwood Spring aboard.
Fun fact: This flight set the record for quickest turnaround time of a space shuttle (54 days)!
#ASEspotlight: Reinhard Furrer 🌠
ASE member Furrer (left) glanced at the camera while looking through files inside the Spacelab module aboard Space Shuttle Challenger in 1985.
Fun fact: He held many sailing licenses!
Today, we remember Reinhard on his 85th birthday. ✨
ASE member Furrer (left) glanced at the camera while looking through files inside the Spacelab module aboard Space Shuttle Challenger in 1985.
Fun fact: He held many sailing licenses!
Today, we remember Reinhard on his 85th birthday. ✨
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
#ASEspotlight: Reinhard Furrer 🌠
ASE member Furrer (left) glanced at the camera while looking through files inside the Spacelab module aboard Space Shuttle Challenger in 1985.
Fun fact: He held many sailing licenses!
Today, we remember Reinhard on his 85th birthday. ✨
ASE member Furrer (left) glanced at the camera while looking through files inside the Spacelab module aboard Space Shuttle Challenger in 1985.
Fun fact: He held many sailing licenses!
Today, we remember Reinhard on his 85th birthday. ✨
#ASEspotlight: Owen Garriott 🌠
In August 1973, ASE member Garriott looked at the camera during an EVA to deploy a twin pole solar shield to help shade Skylab's Orbital Workshop.
Fun fact: He was the first to participate in amateur radio from space!
Today, we remember Owen on his 95th birthday. ✨
In August 1973, ASE member Garriott looked at the camera during an EVA to deploy a twin pole solar shield to help shade Skylab's Orbital Workshop.
Fun fact: He was the first to participate in amateur radio from space!
Today, we remember Owen on his 95th birthday. ✨
November 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
#ASEspotlight: Owen Garriott 🌠
In August 1973, ASE member Garriott looked at the camera during an EVA to deploy a twin pole solar shield to help shade Skylab's Orbital Workshop.
Fun fact: He was the first to participate in amateur radio from space!
Today, we remember Owen on his 95th birthday. ✨
In August 1973, ASE member Garriott looked at the camera during an EVA to deploy a twin pole solar shield to help shade Skylab's Orbital Workshop.
Fun fact: He was the first to participate in amateur radio from space!
Today, we remember Owen on his 95th birthday. ✨
Today, we remember ASE member Henry Hartsfield, Jr., on his #birthday. Hartsfield flew to space three times between 1982 and 1985 (STS-4, STS-41-D, and STS-61-A). ✨
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today, we remember ASE member Henry Hartsfield, Jr., on his #birthday. Hartsfield flew to space three times between 1982 and 1985 (STS-4, STS-41-D, and STS-61-A). ✨
#HappyBirthday to ASE member James Dutton, who flew to space in 2010 aboard STS-131 as part of a trip to the International Space Station!
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
#HappyBirthday to ASE member James Dutton, who flew to space in 2010 aboard STS-131 as part of a trip to the International Space Station!
#HappyBirthday to ASE Life Member Eileen Collins, who flew to space four times between 1995 and 2005 (STS-63, STS-84, STS-93, and STS-114), including as part of trips to Mir and the International Space Station!
November 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
#HappyBirthday to ASE Life Member Eileen Collins, who flew to space four times between 1995 and 2005 (STS-63, STS-84, STS-93, and STS-114), including as part of trips to Mir and the International Space Station!
#HappyBirthday to ASE Life Member Nicholas Patrick, who flew to space twice in 2006 and 2010 (STS-116 and STS-130) as part of trips to the International Space Station!
November 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
#HappyBirthday to ASE Life Member Nicholas Patrick, who flew to space twice in 2006 and 2010 (STS-116 and STS-130) as part of trips to the International Space Station!
#HappyBirthday to ASE Life Member Nicole Stott, who flew to space twice between 2009 and 2011 (STS-128 and STS-133) as part of trips and expeditions to the International Space Station (Expedition 20/21)!
November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
#HappyBirthday to ASE Life Member Nicole Stott, who flew to space twice between 2009 and 2011 (STS-128 and STS-133) as part of trips and expeditions to the International Space Station (Expedition 20/21)!
#HappyBirthday to ASE member Jean-François Clervoy, who flew to space three times between 1994 and 1999 (STS-66, STS-84, and STS-103), including as part of a trip to Mir!
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#HappyBirthday to ASE member Jean-François Clervoy, who flew to space three times between 1994 and 1999 (STS-66, STS-84, and STS-103), including as part of a trip to Mir!
#HappyBirthday to ASE member Mark Brown, who flew to space twice in 1989 and 1991 (STS-28 and STS-48)!
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#HappyBirthday to ASE member Mark Brown, who flew to space twice in 1989 and 1991 (STS-28 and STS-48)!
Welcome home, #Shenzhou20 (Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie)! 🌏
The 3 Shenzhou-20 space mission astronauts returned to Earth early Friday morning after their spacecraft suffered hits by space debris. www.upi.com/Science_News...
China's 3 Shenzhou-20 astronauts return home after ship damage - UPI.com
The three returned home early Friday morning when the recently-launched Shenzhou-21 module touched down at 3:40 a.m. local at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
www.upi.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Welcome home, #Shenzhou20 (Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie)! 🌏
#HappyBirthday to ASE Life Member and ASE-USA Treasurer John-David Bartoe, who flew to space in 1985 aboard STS-51-F!
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#HappyBirthday to ASE Life Member and ASE-USA Treasurer John-David Bartoe, who flew to space in 1985 aboard STS-51-F!
#ASEspotlight: Carl Meade 💫
In September 1994, ASE Life Members Meade (right) and Mark Lee participated in a prebreathe protocol before their EVA to test a new rescue device, the Simplified Aid for EVA Rescue (SAFER) system.
Fun fact: He enjoys woodworking!
Happy 75th birthday, Carl! 🎉
In September 1994, ASE Life Members Meade (right) and Mark Lee participated in a prebreathe protocol before their EVA to test a new rescue device, the Simplified Aid for EVA Rescue (SAFER) system.
Fun fact: He enjoys woodworking!
Happy 75th birthday, Carl! 🎉
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#ASEspotlight: Carl Meade 💫
In September 1994, ASE Life Members Meade (right) and Mark Lee participated in a prebreathe protocol before their EVA to test a new rescue device, the Simplified Aid for EVA Rescue (SAFER) system.
Fun fact: He enjoys woodworking!
Happy 75th birthday, Carl! 🎉
In September 1994, ASE Life Members Meade (right) and Mark Lee participated in a prebreathe protocol before their EVA to test a new rescue device, the Simplified Aid for EVA Rescue (SAFER) system.
Fun fact: He enjoys woodworking!
Happy 75th birthday, Carl! 🎉
#OTD 5 years ago ✨
SpaceX Crew-1 launched on November 15, 2020, with ASE members Shannon Walker, Victor Glover, Mike Hopkins, and Soichi Noguchi aboard.
Fun fact: This was the first operational crewed flight of a Crew Dragon and the maiden flight of the Crew Dragon Resilience!
SpaceX Crew-1 launched on November 15, 2020, with ASE members Shannon Walker, Victor Glover, Mike Hopkins, and Soichi Noguchi aboard.
Fun fact: This was the first operational crewed flight of a Crew Dragon and the maiden flight of the Crew Dragon Resilience!
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
#OTD 5 years ago ✨
SpaceX Crew-1 launched on November 15, 2020, with ASE members Shannon Walker, Victor Glover, Mike Hopkins, and Soichi Noguchi aboard.
Fun fact: This was the first operational crewed flight of a Crew Dragon and the maiden flight of the Crew Dragon Resilience!
SpaceX Crew-1 launched on November 15, 2020, with ASE members Shannon Walker, Victor Glover, Mike Hopkins, and Soichi Noguchi aboard.
Fun fact: This was the first operational crewed flight of a Crew Dragon and the maiden flight of the Crew Dragon Resilience!
#OTD 35 years ago ✨
STS-38 launched on November 15, 1990, with ASE members Robert Springer; Frank Culbertson, Jr.; Richard Covey; Carl Meade; and Sam Gemar aboard.
Fun fact: This mission was the first time Space Shuttle Atlantis landed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center!
STS-38 launched on November 15, 1990, with ASE members Robert Springer; Frank Culbertson, Jr.; Richard Covey; Carl Meade; and Sam Gemar aboard.
Fun fact: This mission was the first time Space Shuttle Atlantis landed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center!
November 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#OTD 35 years ago ✨
STS-38 launched on November 15, 1990, with ASE members Robert Springer; Frank Culbertson, Jr.; Richard Covey; Carl Meade; and Sam Gemar aboard.
Fun fact: This mission was the first time Space Shuttle Atlantis landed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center!
STS-38 launched on November 15, 1990, with ASE members Robert Springer; Frank Culbertson, Jr.; Richard Covey; Carl Meade; and Sam Gemar aboard.
Fun fact: This mission was the first time Space Shuttle Atlantis landed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center!
#HappyBirthday to ASE Life Member Kenneth Bowersox, who flew to space five times between 1992 and 2003 (STS-50, STS-61, STS-73, STS-82, and STS-113), including as part of an expedition to the International Space Station (Expedition 6)!
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
#HappyBirthday to ASE Life Member Kenneth Bowersox, who flew to space five times between 1992 and 2003 (STS-50, STS-61, STS-73, STS-82, and STS-113), including as part of an expedition to the International Space Station (Expedition 6)!
#OTD 30 years ago ✨
STS-74 launched on November 12, 1995, with ASE members William McArthur, @cmdr-hadfield.bsky.social, Kenneth Cameron, and Jerry Ross aboard!
STS-74 launched on November 12, 1995, with ASE members William McArthur, @cmdr-hadfield.bsky.social, Kenneth Cameron, and Jerry Ross aboard!
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
#OTD 30 years ago ✨
STS-74 launched on November 12, 1995, with ASE members William McArthur, @cmdr-hadfield.bsky.social, Kenneth Cameron, and Jerry Ross aboard!
STS-74 launched on November 12, 1995, with ASE members William McArthur, @cmdr-hadfield.bsky.social, Kenneth Cameron, and Jerry Ross aboard!
Today, we remember ASE Life Member Richard Truly on his #birthday. Truly flew to space twice between 1981 and 1983 (STS-2 and STS-8). ✨
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Today, we remember ASE Life Member Richard Truly on his #birthday. Truly flew to space twice between 1981 and 1983 (STS-2 and STS-8). ✨