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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 6h

Here’s a perfect example of someone who’s about to launch to space and still has time for greeting people and sharing a genuine smile.

NASA Astronaut Jessica Watkins in spacesuit facing camera with a big smile talking to people gathered to see the crew before they go to the launch pad

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Gotta say the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch was great. The excitement continues with the #NASAsocial crowd at the KSC Press Site enjoying another group photo and cheer

Group of people cheering and waving with sun rising in background

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Just for fun here's my Artemis II Boarding Pass - which means my name, Mary's and Obi's went around the mood. The SD card with all 5,647,889 names entered is inside the zero G indicator "Rise"

Boarding Pass generated by submitting my name to the "Send Your Name With Artemis" NASA promotion

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Commuting to work can be such a chore but occasionally I get views like this heading down I-75 in N FLA.

View from highway of blue sky, pink clouds and low golden horizon at sunrise

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I wanted to share this with you with a thank you for your #StayBright messages. Commuting to work can be such a chore but occasionally I get views like this heading down I-75 in N FLA.

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Nothing as peaceful as being in a Launch Countdown Hold at KSC Press Site by the countdown clock listening to the tap, tap of the flag halyard clips as the US Flag flies is the breeze

NASA KSC Countdown Clock and US Flag on a clear beautiful afternoon

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Not the skies I hoped for on launch day but we’ll see how the rain and clouds move through in the next couple hours #NASA #ESCAPADE

Kennedy Space Center VAB with dark clouds low in the sky to the north

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Light fog at our house this morning, flowers not as abundant as a few years ago. Still nice to see and enjoy for another month or so.

Grass field with golden yellow, purple flowers

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

I continue attempting to get a perfect audio recording of a rocket launch from KSC. Today I’m pointing a microphone in the opposite direction to the pad. I hope to capture the dynamic sounds of launch reverberating off the VAB and other building near the NASA News Center Press Site. 🤞

Looking across open area with grass and parking lot at NASA Kennedy Space Center. Mid view is the countdown clock and beyond Launch Pad 39A with Crew-10 ready for launch to the International Space Station.

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

For those who haven't met her, this is Obi (and yes Obi can be a girl's name too) also of note, she is a Jedi coincidentally born on May the 4th.

Black and white dog looking back over the car front seat. Sunshine highlighting party of her face.

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

View from the office ;) Actually I'm sitting in my car at the NASA KSC Press Site. In about an hour, I'll walk out near the countdown clock to watch #SpaceX #IntuitiveMachines launch the IM-2 Lunar Lander to the moon.

View from my car at the Press Site parking lot of the NASA Kennedy Space Center VAB

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Either a F5 or T38 on the ramp at Gainesville, FL recently. Didn't take the right pictures to narrow it down. Looks fast sitting still

Sleek, black jet fighter aircraft on the ramp visiting Gainesville, FL

View of the rear of a sleek, black jet fighter aircraft on the ramp visiting Gainesville, FL. Picture highlights how thin and short the wings are and the 2 engine exhausts.

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Good morning from N Florida, it's our 1st frost of the season and 35°F this morning. Glad it's a day off work, I really need to not be there for a bit. The headphone experience sounds very interesting. The tech side of me wonders about the production side and such

Early morning - Pasture fence in foreground with light frost everywhere and small barn with brown and white mini horse walking past doorway

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Even though it's Monday, what a pretty start to the day and my 50 minute commute at about 6:30am this morning

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

As promised here's pictures of our outing for breakfast & the surprise dog wash. Obi was really into the time at the diner and a little less excited about the part getting a wash and rinse. She did get a new toy, a pink flamingo. We need to get her out more, she's great at making friends.

Black and white dog gentle taking a little piece of bacon from the hand of her #mom

Black and white dog sitting quietly next to a table at an outdoor covered diner restaurant.

Black and white dog getting a wash and rinse in a big stainless steel pet wash tub.

Black and white dog on her cushion with a pink flamingo stuffed toy. In the background many Star Wars items.

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Cool temps in the morning and Obi would like to go out for breakfast. She's asked for bacon and hopes to meet some new friends at the outside seats at a diner. Pictures to follow, for now though...

Black and white dog with one ear down and one ear pointed sideways.

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

Apologies for not keeping interesting content flowing. I hope to add something fun about our female Border Collie. Obi is coming up on a year and a half old and full of charm

Black and White dog holding her favorite squeaky toy a purple 8" doughnut

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 09/06/2024

One bored puppy. for anyone who hasn't seen her recently, this is Obi our just over 1 year old Border Collie. Unusually in motion

Black and white female Border Collie lying on her pillow, head down, eyes closed. Pillow caption is Nap Time, Star Wars with Baby Yoga image underneath Obi.

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 27/01/2024

Time to post another picture of our 8 month old pup, she's growing up but still very much a goof. Here's Obi born May 4th taking a break Jan 12th

Black and white Border Collie female dog, snoozing on her Star Wars pillow bed.

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 10/11/2023

Sorry but with a $99 phone I don't get much in the way of night photos. Here the NASA KSC Countdown Clock half hour or ago for the CRS-29 launch tonight at 8:28pm

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Mark Ratterman @markratterman.bsky.social · 13/10/2023

A great start to any day is being at NASA Kennedy Space Center for a launch. #Psyche

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