Nick Castle

Research scientist, space enthusiast, mission operator (@MarsCuriosity); espresso required daily

Visiting the National Parks as @WanderingSci

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

Thanks @Astroguyz ! Always a pleasure being on the show with you.

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

Guess who is going to be on the Weekly Space Hangout show tonight as a member of the @wshcrew? Spoilers - the answer is me. Tune in tonight at 5pm PDT/8pm EDT to hear me talk about Mars, and to hear from the Space Juggler: https://t.co/1i2OWZvA7V

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

@xkcd Please, please, please do start on the pacific garbage patch and orbital debris. For all of our sakes. Please.

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

@NatGeo This just looks like fun! I'm checking it out - you should too! #PlanetaryGeology #SolarSystem #Asteroids

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

@fcain Sounds like a great channel! I'm looking forward to seeing it run live @spacenewspod #SpaceX

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

@NASAJPL @NASA Let's get psyched! #NASA #PlanetaryGeology #RoboticExploration

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

@fcain Beautiful pictures from a wonderful mission. I can't wait to see more data as the mission progresses. #NASA #PlanetaryGeology #RoboticExploration

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

@WanderingSci I can't believe I broke it this hard. @starstryder @planetarypan @needmourspace @cosmoquestX @SpaceRockDoc

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

Hello world! I'm starting a professional profile to go along with a tour of the national parks that my wife and I are starting. We'll be exploring nature and talking science everywhere we go. If you're interested in following along, please follow @WanderingSci.

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

@starstryder Movie: the Return of the King

Sounds promising.

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

What an awfully pretty panorama!

[ARCHIVED - NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover @NASAPersevere]

I’m taking it all in. This is the first 360º view of my home using Mastcam-Z. This dual, high-definition camera system sits atop my mast and has zoom capability. Inspect tiny details of Jezero Crater with the special interactive viewer at https://t.co/roDhWK56gj #CountdownToMars

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

Touchdown! Congratulations to everyone involved! @NASAPersevere #Mars2020

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

Fingers crossed! #HopingForAerobreaking #NoLithobreakingPlease #NoEngineBreakingAllowed #Mars2020

[Randall Munroe @xkcd]

PSA: Here’s a brief timeline of what will happen during the Perseverance landing

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

For anyone wanting to follow along at home here are some links to Perseverance livestreams. #Mars2020
The @cosmoquestX live stream with discussion and commentary from @starstryder : https://t.co/PxDFSdMdWR

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

For anyone wanting to follow along at home here are some links to Perseverance livestreams. #Mars2020
Simulation of the present state of the spacecraft (note the 'live' button): https://t.co/MJF8pRNJOG

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

For anyone wanting to follow along at home here are some links to Perseverance livestreams. #Mars2020
JPL 'clean' broadcast with only conversation from the mission controllers: https://t.co/AqTXmWAnXq

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

For anyone wanting to follow along at home here are some links to Perseverance livestreams. #Mars2020
JPL-Curated broadcast with public explainer commentary and interviews: https://t.co/CkvRQMej4L

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

"Anyone got a peanut?" Turns out that this yummy snack is also a good luck charm at JPL during Mars entry descent and landing (EDL) operations. Flight was eating some during the first successful landing on Mars, so it became a tradition. #Perseverance #Mars2020 #PeanutGallery

[Nick Castle @PlanetaryGeoDoc]

I've got to say, it's pretty cool to hear the EDL team thanking the Cruse team during hand-off. #FeelTheLove #MarsHugs #Mars2020