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What’s It Like To Be 70 in Space? Don Pettit Shares
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NASA's oldest astronaut says space made him feel 30 again
"It makes me feel like I’m 30 years old again," said Pettit, an astronaut since 1996 who ventured to space four times. "All ...
NASA Astronaut Shares Why He Looked Frail After Landing; 'Didn't Feel Good, Didn't Look Good'
The astronaut said that he didn't look good because he "didn't feel too good" after throwing up when the spacecraft touched down. "I didn't look too good because I didn't feel too good. I was right in ...
NASA's oldest active astronaut on 220-day mission: 'I feel like a little kid'
Veteran astronaut Don Pettit conducted hundreds of hours of research and captured over half a million photos during his ISS ...
NASA's oldest active astronaut talks about returning to Earth on 70th birthday
Veteran astronaut Don Pettit conducted hundreds of hours of research and captured over half a million photos during his ISS ...
“It makes me feel like I’m 30 years old again”: NASA’s oldest astronaut Don Pettit celebrates his 70th birthday with a rejuvenated return
At 70, Don Pettit defied age by completing a seven-month mission on the ISS, finding weightlessness rejuvenated him. Despite ...
Tuesday Telescope: Yes, you can see stars in space, and they’re spectacular
During his time in microgravity, Pettit, an inveterate tinkerer, said he likes to spend his free time either doing ...
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Veteran NASA astronaut says ISS can operate past 2030
A veteran NASA astronaut just back from the International Space Station believes the orbiting facility can operate well past ...