Dimitar Ferdinandov

Aerospace Engineer, MEng University of Birmingham. Aspiring science communicator and space enthusiast. Youth policy advocate.

[Dimitar Ferdinandov @d_ferdinandov]

@DetectorDbag @du_rant @RealJohnDennis Poland spends more on defence than the US, yet it can afford healthcare. Baltic states which spend as much as the US, can afford it too.

[Dimitar Ferdinandov @d_ferdinandov]

@CryptidPolitics @BernieSanders Budapest Memorandum. The US bares responsibility for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and security.

[Dimitar Ferdinandov @d_ferdinandov]

@ThePrimalDino The Administration will end up doubling the SLS budget to spite Musk... what a time we live in

[Dimitar Ferdinandov @d_ferdinandov]

Refreshing anxiously @isaraerospace profile for launch updates is driving me bonkers. Can't imagine how people endured waiting for updates like this for human spaceflight missions.

Congratulations on getting this far and best of luck! You've got this, Spectrum! 🚀✨

[Rocket Factory Augsburg @rfa_space]

Dear rocket colleagues from the neighboring city, we send our very best wishes for your launch campaign of Spectrum! 🚀

We know very well what an incredible challenge it is to develop, build, test and finally launch a rocket. And how much passion, perseverance, nerves of steel and long days/short nights are required to achieve this.

So believe us when we say: We are keeping our fingers crossed for you, wish you lots of valuable data and are hoping for some great photos and videos! #TeamSpace

Ad astra!
Team RFA

[Dr. Buzz Aldrin @TheRealBuzz]

“Contact light, engine stop!”
Congratulations FireFly Aerospace for Blue Ghost’s Mission 1 successful Moon landing today!
It also marks a new milestone in the collaborations between NASA and private Space companies, as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.
@fireflyspace
#BlueGhostMission1 #BGM1
@NASA
@SpaceX
#moonlanding
#dibs!

[Dimitar Ferdinandov @d_ferdinandov]

@reshetz As long as Europe stands, you will never be alone. I only hope this sentiment becomes genuine security support in the days and weeks to come.

[Dimitar Ferdinandov @d_ferdinandov]

@PaulVRea @Astro_Andreas @elonmusk I thought you guys cared how your tax money is spent? Why waste money for a “rescue” mission when the astronauts could stay and contribute to an expedition?? Experienced active astronauts who are glad to do so. It’s literally the most competent and efficient decision.

[Dimitar Ferdinandov @d_ferdinandov]

@blezedk @believeonjesus @Astro_Andreas @elonmusk It does. Space Programs are not just rockets…

[Dimitar Ferdinandov @d_ferdinandov]

@_AfricanSoil Since you guys love Grok so much, here's a correction. The U.S. has not supplied Ukraine with as much support as many think. https://t.co/2me0YIqZte

[Dimitar Ferdinandov @d_ferdinandov]

@stringerbell99 @3YearLetterman @BrownC90017 @AOC It’s not.

[Dimitar Ferdinandov @d_ferdinandov]

@MichaelAArouet Europe has 7 new launchers scheduled to have their maiden flights this year. Obviously, nowhere near SpaceX (they are in a league of their own) in terms of capacity but we are getting there.

Europe is doing some exceptional stuff in space, incl. the most accurate satnav system.

[Dimitar Ferdinandov @d_ferdinandov]

@flightradar24 For those asking for a POV from a cockpit: https://t.co/kWNMQZvFHm

[andres @_thatonedolphin]

@DJSnM

[Dimitar Ferdinandov @d_ferdinandov]

@SciGuySpace Thanks for highlighting this. The negativity and unnecessary criticism have been kind of disappointing. Space is hard!

[Dimitar Ferdinandov @d_ferdinandov]

@inrecra @1NativeMom @saintjavelin And so are most of the Americans… Your point?

[Dimitar Ferdinandov @d_ferdinandov]

@arcitejack @DJSnM It would seem so, considering the speed. I’m also wondering how much time and opportunity there was to choose the location to attempt the belly landing

[Josh Cahill @gotravelyourway]

Veronika stayed in Ukraine until the Russian Invasion in 2022, forcing her to flee yet another war. She is currently reunited with Mohadese, flying for the same cargo airline in Bulgaria.

Her heroic actions on August 15, 2021 flying a 737 out of Kabul into uncontrolled air space and under the threat of Taliban fire, are fondly remembered by her colleagues.

[Josh Cahill @gotravelyourway]

Mohadese is now flying for a Bulgarian Cargo Airline. She was included in BBC's Women of the Year list in 2021 and became a UNHCR Ambassador. She frequently gives interviews and speaks at Universities, inspiring young women to pursue a career in Aviation.