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COL Anne McClain

@AstroAnnimal

Astronaut, Army Helicopter Test Pilot. Commander, Crew-10. FE, Soyuz MS-11. International Space Station Exp. 58-59, 72-73. IG @astro_annimal

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Joined June 2013
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Meet NASA Astronaut Anne McClain, Crew-10 Commander youtu.be/NAoQDKC6qm8?feature…
Meet NASA Astronaut Anne McClain, Crew-10 Commander

Meet NASA Astronaut Anne McClain, Crew-10 Commander

Anne McClain will serve as crew commander for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10...

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Applications are now open for the next class of astronauts! The next generation will train to operate on the lunar surface, live and work beyond Earth, and take on missions that will push the boundaries of human exploration farther than ever before. U.S. citizens interested in applying have until 11:59 p.m. EST Thursday, Dec. 3, to submit their completed application at: go.nasa.gov/3WyvlQi
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Let’s goooooo!
NASA (@NASA) profile pictureNASA
@NASANov 7
Do you want to be an astronaut? Applications are now open to join NASA's astronaut corps. Join us as we expand the frontiers of discovery in low Earth orbit, on the Moon, and beyond — apply by Dec. 3: go.nasa.gov/4iGqLqu
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“…and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” TS Eliot
Jessica Meir (@Astro_Jessica) profile pictureJessica Meir
@Astro_JessicaOct 12
Earth.
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The Dragon commander normally “camps out” in Dragon for a few days before departure, as the new crew have taken over the @Space_Station crew quarters. It’s a sign you’re coming home soon … and it’s also the room with the best view!
Jessica Meir (@Astro_Jessica) profile pictureJessica Meir
@Astro_JessicaOct 3
Room with a view. Check out my new digs as I camp out in Dragon until our departure. With Crew-13’s arrival we have a very full house on the @Space_Station. Luke is living in my previous crew quarters, and I’ve pitched a tent in Dragon.
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It is awesome to play a small part in helping teams build what’s comes next - in this case, a new lunar rover.
Lunar Outpost (@LunarOutpostInc) profile pictureLunar Outpost
@LunarOutpostIncSep 30
This month at @NASAJohnson, our latest Pegasus Lunar Terrain Vehicle prototype underwent human-in-the-loop (HITL) pressurized suit testing with NASA Astronauts @AstroAnnimal, @AstroAcaba, and @Astro_Sabot. HITL testing is critical to ensuring our rover safely and comfortably accommodates Astronauts in spacesuits.
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Phenomenal people doing phenomenal things!
NASA's Johnson Space Center (@NASAJohnson) profile pictureNASA's Johnson Space Center
@NASAJohnsonSep 21
Halfway there. 🧑‍🚀 The 10 members of NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class spent their summer studying geology, honing flight skills, learning emergency procedures, and training inside spacecraft mockups. The class is on track to graduate in 2027, when they will join NASA’s active astronaut corps. Read more: go.nasa.gov/4AutgEE
The 10 members of NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class pose with rock samples collected during their geology training at the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, New Mexico. Credit: NASA/Helen Arase Vargas

ALT The 10 members of NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class pose with rock samples collected during their geology training at the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, New Mexico. Credit: NASA/Helen Arase Vargas

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Another 🎱 classmate in the news! Go Jessica!
NASA's Johnson Space Center (@NASAJohnson) profile pictureNASA's Johnson Space Center
@NASAJohnsonAug 27
Today marks a major milestone for NASA's @Astro_Jessica: Across her two flights, she’s now logged 400 days living in space! That’s 400 days of research, spacewalks, station maintenance, and capturing photos of Earth below for all to enjoy. Happy 400 days, Jessica! ✨
NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir’s reflection is captured in a spacesuit helmet visor. The visor assembly is coated with a microscopic layer of gold that reflects infrared radiation to protect an astronaut’s eyes while allowing visible light to pass through. Meir was working inside the International Space Station's Quest airlock, installing leg and arm components on the spacesuit and swapping components from one suit to another. Credit: NASA/Jack Hathaway

ALT NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir’s reflection is captured in a spacesuit helmet visor. The visor assembly is coated with a microscopic layer of gold that reflects infrared radiation to protect an astronaut’s eyes while allowing visible light to pass through. Meir was working inside the International Space Station's Quest airlock, installing leg and arm components on the spacesuit and swapping components from one suit to another. Credit: NASA/Jack Hathaway

NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir processes stem cell samples inside the Life Science Glovebox aboard the International Space Station’s Kibo laboratory module. Meir nourished the stem cells being incubated to learn how to manufacture space-designed therapies to treat cancer and blood conditions. Credit: NASA/Jessica Meir

ALT NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir processes stem cell samples inside the Life Science Glovebox aboard the International Space Station’s Kibo laboratory module. Meir nourished the stem cells being incubated to learn how to manufacture space-designed therapies to treat cancer and blood conditions. Credit: NASA/Jessica Meir

NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir is pictured outside of the International Space Station during a seven-hour-and-20-minute spacewalk to replace a malfunctioning wrist joint on the Canadarm2 robotic arm. Credit: NASA/Chris Williams

ALT NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir is pictured outside of the International Space Station during a seven-hour-and-20-minute spacewalk to replace a malfunctioning wrist joint on the Canadarm2 robotic arm. Credit: NASA/Chris Williams

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir poses for a portrait inside the Kibo laboratory module after acccepting command of the International Space Station from Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov (out of frame). Meir will lead the Expedition 75 crew until the end of summer. Credit: NASA/Anil Menon

ALT NASA astronaut Jessica Meir poses for a portrait inside the Kibo laboratory module after acccepting command of the International Space Station from Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov (out of frame). Meir will lead the Expedition 75 crew until the end of summer. Credit: NASA/Anil Menon

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Congrats to our 🎱 classmates @Astro_Christina and @AstroVicGlover on their Congressional Space Medals of Honor! We are so proud to call you our teammates, but moreso our friends. Very well deserved! 🌕 🚀
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My heart is with those in my hometown of Spokane, WA. Hang in there everyone … things can be replaced, but people cannot. Stay safe!
Jessica Meir (@Astro_Jessica) profile pictureJessica Meir
@Astro_JessicaAug 2
Our hearts and thoughts are with all those in the Pacific Northwest battling the recent wildfires. The scale of these fires is shocking to see from 250 miles up on the @Space_Station. Stay safe all.
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This is so cool!
Jessica Meir (@Astro_Jessica) profile pictureJessica Meir
@Astro_JessicaJul 8
Still in awe that another of my childhood dreams has come true! I wanted to be an astronaut since I was five years old, but another childhood aspiration of mine was to play in a professional symphony. Who would have guessed that one dream could lead to the other? Immense gratitude to @TheBostonPops for the extraordinary opportunity to join their iconic July 4th Fireworks Spectacular and play the piccolo solo in Stars and Stripes Forever from the @Space_Station! This one is for you, Mr. McLaughlin!
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One of the best parts of this job is sharing the wonder of exploration. It was an honor to host @FreddyLA7 and friends at @NASAJohnson, thank you for your curiosity and excitement! (Confirmed: real people, on an epic road trip!)
Freddy🇩🇪 (@FreddyLA7) profile pictureFreddy🇩🇪
@FreddyLA7Jun 16
This is the coolest thing ever. We’re at NASA getting a tour from astronaut Anne McClain. This is us entering the Orion capsule that flew around the Moon in April.
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman (@NASAAdmin) profile pictureNASA Administrator Jared Isaacman
@NASAAdminJun 9
The Artemis Generation is here. Artemis III will help us get into the rhythm of multi-launch campaigns, test new capabilities close to home, and then take the next step toward building a sustained human presence at the lunar South Pole.
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Earth joy 🥺
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@NASAJun 9
Replying to @NASA
“While Artemis II was all about Moon Joy, Artemis III will be all about Earth Joy.” @NASAScience_ lead Nicky Fox explains how Artemis III will advance our scientific objectives for future crewed lunar landings.
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Go Artemis 3! Go Frank! Go @ArmySMDC!
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@NASAJun 9
Replying to @NASA
.@USArmy Black Hawk helicopter pilot, family medicine physician, and record-setting astronaut Frank Rubio is joining Artemis III as a mission specialist.
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Let’s gooooooo!!!!!!!!
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@NASAJun 9
UPDATE: The Artemis III event will start at 11:30am ET (1530 UTC) on Tuesday, June 9!
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May the 4th Be With You (2026)!
COL Anne McClain (@AstroAnnimal) profile pictureCOL Anne McClain
@AstroAnnimal5 May 2025
May the 4th Be With You!   Photo credit: @JonnyKimUSA Sock credit: @Astro_Ayers
A view of astronauts, posed in a circle, wearing colorful socks aboard the International Space Station. The background is a view of the Earth out of the cupola windows.

ALT A view of astronauts, posed in a circle, wearing colorful socks aboard the International Space Station. The background is a view of the Earth out of the cupola windows.

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One of the cool things about working here @NASA is that you can pick names out of a hat and you’ll end up with a phenomenal crew. Like these four currently on @Space_Station!
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@NASAApr 28
Missing updates from the Artemis II crew? We have other humans in space you can follow! Meet the NASA astronauts currently aboard the @Space_Station in the thread below 👇
A group of astronauts (from left: Jack Hathaway, Jessica Meir, Chris Williams, and European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot) floating in the space station with a fresh shipment of produce, including oranges, apples, peppers, and an onion. Credit: NASA/Chris Williams

ALT A group of astronauts (from left: Jack Hathaway, Jessica Meir, Chris Williams, and European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot) floating in the space station with a fresh shipment of produce, including oranges, apples, peppers, and an onion. Credit: NASA/Chris Williams

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Did you know that most cargo vehicles don’t dock themselves to @Space_Station? They come close, stop, then an astronaut grabs them with the @csa_asc robotic arm. Watch it now: xitter.twitterapi.xyz/nasa/status/2043721131…
Jessica Meir (@Astro_Jessica) profile pictureJessica Meir
@Astro_JessicaApr 13
Happening now! @Astro_ChrisW is about to capture the NG-24 Cygnus cargo vehicle. Here's how she looks approaching the @Space_Station. We’re very excited for the science, hardware, and supplies that she brings!
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Back in Mission Control as CAPCOM with my good friend @astro_luca supporting the @Space_Station crew. @NASA has a lot going on this week, and it’s AWESOME!
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