Astronaut on three Space Shuttle missions, author, engineer, NASA executive, industry VP, Girl Scout troop leader, first quilter and ice skater in space, Ph.D.
Joined December 2014
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In microgravity, water doesn’t fall — it floats. A single droplet can become a problem, so we “shower” with soapy towels and rinseless shampoo instead. A lot of people assume months without a real shower must feel terrible. I was surprised how well it actually worked. After a thorough towel bath I felt cleaner and more refreshed than I expected. The body adapts quickly. Living in space taught me I could live with less and still feel good — though there were nights I still dreamed about a hot bath.
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I‘ll stop posting timelapses of the aurora from the @Space_Station when I’m tired of looking at them . . . so basically never! Another unforgettable display of this ethereal phenomenon as it danced beneath us last night, this one even more special as it was shared with @astro_anil, as he witnessed it for the first time with such intensity. The red wavelengths (above the green) were particularly bright in this pass.
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I am so proud of the Artemis II crew and the thousands of people at NASA and their industry and international partners who made the mission a success!
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🌌 On the Move: Artemis II's Next Giant Leap!
Happening Now! After undergoing essential work inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, Artemis II has embarked on its journey back to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center. This marks yet another critical milestone as preparations intensify for America’s first crewed Artemis mission around the Moon.
Once again, @amentum_corp's skilled teams were fully engaged with the critical operations in the VAB and are now proudly operating the legendary crawler-transporter 2, delivering NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft with unmatched precision and care. Together, we’re propelling space exploration forward—one historic step at a time.
🌕 Milestone Approaching. Momentum Growing.
Watch Live! lnkd.in/gT27YFPe
#ArtemisII #NASA #SLS #Orion #WeAreAmentum #SpaceExploration @NASA @NASAKennedy
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As an astronaut, If I could change one thing it would be people's perception of spaceflight. I think it is seen too often as a distant, flashy endeavour - cool, but not relevant, and that could not be further from the truth! The science conducted in space leads to medical and technical advancements that benefit everyone. Most people don't realize the ripple effect of space research that sparks innovation, jobs and solutions that range from cancer treatments to your smartphone's camera!
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A meatball: when ingredients come together to create a round nugget that transcends the sum of its parts.
Do you know what components make up NASA's historic meatball logo? Find out their symbolism: go.nasa.gov/3XvxaeB
#NationalMeatballDay
ALT A close-up view of Space Shuttle Endeavour's tail section showing NASA's meatball logo on the orbiter's wing was provided by Expedition 16 crewmembers on the International Space Station in March 2008.
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Spectacular work
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This holiday season, give the gift of literary delight!
Our Ballast Books gift guide newsletter is your go-to resource for finding the perfect bookish presents for your loved ones.
Happy gifting and happy reading!
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Many thanks to @Astro_Jan for being our tour guide at KSC today! It was an amazing experience. @melanieadunn
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Retired NASA astronaut Jan Davis cites her father, Benjamin Smotherman, as a large influence, and shares both of their stories in a new book: "Air Born: Two Generations in Flight" (Ballast Books, 2023).
@Astro_Jan @Ballast_Books
(my story in @SPACEdotcom)
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NASA and Bastion: A History of Space Exploration and Mission Safety Collaboration
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Borders and divisions vanish when you look down on Earth from space, serving as a reminder that we are all part of a global community sharing a common home. As access to space begins to open to a broader audience, I am hopeful we can begin to focus less on our divisions and more on our commonality as human beings.
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Love what you've done with the space...
Two women flew on STS-47 in September 1992: @AuburnU alumna Jan Davis (left) and the first African-American woman to go to space, Dr. Mae Jemison. The two crewmates are shown here working on a physiology experiment in the Spacelab laboratory module aboard space shuttle Endeavour.
ALT Astronauts N. Jan Davis (left) and Mae C. Jemison, STS-47 mission specialists, prepare to deploy the Lower Body Negative Pressure (LBNP) apparatus in the Spacelab Module aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour.
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The Talking Tigers Podcast with @aburcham04 features @AuburnU Astronaut @Astro_Jan. The @AuburnEngineers graduate flew the Space Shuttle three times. Her new book is Air Born: Two Generations in Flight.
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Astronaut-artist Karen Nyberg unveils quilt portraits of first women to fly in space: collectspace.com/news/news-0…
ALT Karen Nyberg, who in 2008 became the 50th woman to fly in space, unveiled her quilted portraits of the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova, and the first American in space, Sally Ride.
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Join former NASA Astronaut Dr. Jan Davis for the launch of her new book, “Air Born: Two Generations in Flight,” at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Saturday, July 29, at 10 a.m.
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Today is the 40th anniversary of Sally Ride’s first flight into space! She and the rest of the women selected in that first class of female astronauts changed my dream of becoming an astronaut into a goal. Thank you all for the inspiration.
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Just eight people have reached Challenger Deep, the ocean's deepest point. More than 550 people have visited space.
But only one person has done both: Kathy Sullivan.
#OTD we celebrate her success and achievement. 👏
#WomenInSTEM
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Shuttle astronaut @Astro_Jan has some incredible stories from her time at NASA, and this summer she has a new book coming out! Preorder, and it'll come signed, which is pretty awesome. ballastbooks.com/purchase/ai…
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.@AuburnU Rocketry Association members & their 12 ft. rocket had some surprise visitors this weekend before the NASA University Student Launch Initiative. Joseph Pelfrey, ’00, Marshall Space Flight Center deputy director, & former astronaut Jan Davis, ’77 mechanical. War Eagle!
