Michael massimino one astronauts heartpounding account of almost breaking the hubble space telescope his mission was to fix an instrument that could detect the atmospheres of faroff planets. Mike massimino has been there, and in spaceman he puts you inside the suit, with all the zip and buoyancy of life in microgravity. Mike massimino served as a nasa astronaut from 1996 until 2014 and flew in space twice. 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. Mike massimino is a former astronaut, the first person to tweet from space, a recurring character on the big bang theory, a professor at columbia university and a new york times bestselling author. Astronaut mike on parenting kids from space during most dangerous. The young readers adoption is specifically tailored to those readers, with an emphasis the early years that led mike to the astronaut program. Remembering coach mass, a loud, brash and irresistible hoops lifer file in this march 24, 1985 file photo, villanova coach rollie massimino takes a victory ride on his players shoulders.
His highly engaging talks take audiences on a brilliant journey where seemingly unreachable childhood dreams are achieved, obstacles are overcome, and the world of science intersects with what is. Astronaut mike massimino orbits the big bang theory. Retired nasa astronaut mike massimino flew two shuttle missions to repair the hubble telescope and became the first person to tweet from space. 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.
An astronauts unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe was published by crown archetype on. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover mikes. Peter biskind on michael ciminos twisted, tortured legacy. Hes a guy youd want to sit down and have a beer with, the guy who might be your kids cub scout leader, or your neighbor who lets you borrow the edger.
After successfully joining nasa in 1996, he trained until 2002. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. 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 crewmates for the most. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Former astronaut mike massimino tells yahoo parenting about balancing fatherhood and literally shooting for the moon.
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. The book is far more than an account of space travel. Mike did an amazing job getting a full understanding of our company, and incorporating it in his speech. Mike massimino news from united press international.
Mike massimino was a great hit at our annual employee kickoff. 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. 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. Unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe mike massimino isbn. We recommend getting 3 quotes for any construction project. Mike massimino science weekly podcast like many kids, mike massimino dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Book mike massimino for speaking, events and appearances. An astronauts unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe, is a new york times bestseller. A graduate of columbia university and mit, michael is now the executive director of the rice space institute at. 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. 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.
This book is about mike s rise to superhero astronaut, and all the bumps, failures, and doubts along the way. Sky katz and mike massimino at sunset las palmas studios in l. Astronaut mike on parenting kids from space during most. Mike has just published a young readers adaption of his book spaceman. You cant help but follow him from long island to the bottom of the spacewalk practice pool, then 350 miles up and back. Join facebook to connect with mike massimino and others you may know. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months. Veteran nasa astronaut mike massimino right poses for a photo with big bang theory actor simon helberg and another actor during a break from. Once an astronaut, now mike massimino cant wait to be a.
Check out what else massimino has been up to in our. Behind the scenes with astronaut mike massimino big bang. Massimino has logged a total of 30 hours and 4 minutes during four space walks. Since publishing the original spaceman book, he has enjoyed many conversations with young readers wondering about how he made it to space. A veteran of two space flights to the hubble space telescope, mike and his crews set team. He captured the entire audience from begin to end, and he was just a perfect fit for the event. Against all odds, he turned that dream into reality.
Find mike massiminos phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Spaceman documents mike massiminos unlikely journey from fire inspectors son to elite astronaut. Sts109 on space shuttle columbia in march 2002 and sts125 on space. Michael massimino managing partner alliance realty. Mike massimino served as a nasa astronaut from 1996 to 2014. Mike massimino department manager enterprise holdings. Massimino says there is nothing like floating in the blackness of space. View mike massiminos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
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