Tom Brandt (@tomwbrandt) 's Twitter Profile
Tom Brandt

@tomwbrandt

Currently at @NASA!

Formerly w/ @JerryMoran, @RepLynnJenkins, @GOP & @RoyBlunt. Fan of all things Kansas City and space.

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Senate Commerce advanced the nomination of Jared Isaacman to be NASA Administrator! Jared Isaacman was reported out favorably from the committee by a vote of 19-9.

Matt Anderson (@mattaadastra) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I am honored to receive President Donald J. Trump’s nomination to serve as Deputy Administrator of NASA. If confirmed, I will proudly help lead the men and women of this agency as we race to return Americans to the Moon, plant Old Glory on Mars, and usher in a new Golden Age of innovation,

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A favorite line from Dr. Nicky Fox & Dr. Amy Mainzer during the House Science Committee hearing on Planetary Defense: “The dinosaurs did not have a space program. We do.”

A favorite line from Dr. Nicky Fox &amp; Dr. Amy Mainzer during the <a href="/housescience/">House Science Committee</a> hearing on Planetary Defense: 

“The dinosaurs did not have a space program. We do.”
NASA's Johnson Space Center (@nasa_johnson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

How it started vs. how it's going 💫 On May 15, 2025, legendary NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz received the 2024 American Astronautical Society Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the field of astronautics. “Gene didn’t just help put humans on the

How it started vs. how it's going 💫

On May 15, 2025, legendary <a href="/NASA/">NASA</a> Flight Director Gene Kranz received the 2024 American Astronautical Society Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the field of astronautics.

“Gene didn’t just help put humans on the
International Space Station (@space_station) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At 8:14am ET on Thursday, the hatch opened between the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and the International Space Station and the Ax-4 crew from Axiom Space crew entered. More... go.nasa.gov/45MHjIR

NASA (@nasa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're bringing NASA+ to @Netflix! Starting this summer, Netflix audiences will be able to stream rocket launches, spacewalks, and other major live events on the platform. Read more about how we're working to bring NASA's work to a global audience: go.nasa.gov/40wCJdY

We're bringing NASA+ to @Netflix!

Starting this summer, Netflix audiences will be able to stream rocket launches, spacewalks, and other major live events on the platform. Read more about how we're working to bring NASA's work to a global audience: go.nasa.gov/40wCJdY
Dr. Buzz Aldrin (@therealbuzz) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On this day, July 16th 1969, we were “GO” for launch – and at precisely 13:32 UTC, #Apollo11 lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center to transport three mortal Americans – Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and myself – to the Moon. The hard work, dedication and focus across the entire NASA

On this day, July 16th 1969, we were “GO” for launch – and at precisely 13:32 UTC, #Apollo11 lifted off from <a href="/NASAKennedy/">NASA's Kennedy Space Center</a> to transport three mortal Americans – Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and myself – to the Moon. The hard work, dedication and focus across the entire <a href="/NASA/">NASA</a>
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On this day, President Dwight D. Eisenhower — Kansas’ favorite son — signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, creating NASA. 67 years later, we’re still reaching higher. Ad Astra per Aspera.

On this day, President Dwight D. Eisenhower — Kansas’ favorite son — signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, creating <a href="/NASA/">NASA</a>. 
67 years later, we’re still reaching higher. Ad Astra per Aspera.
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LIVE: Join us for today's coverage of NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 launch to the International Space Station. Crew-11 is scheduled to lift off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 11:43am ET (1543 UTC). Share your questions with #AskNASA and we'll answer a few on stream! x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

NASA's Kennedy Space Center (@nasakennedy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"GO" for launch! NASA's SpaceX #Crew11 launch, set for 11:43am ET, is now a little less than an hour away. Launch weather officers with Space Launch Delta 45 continue to predict a 60% chance of favorable weather conditions at the launch pad for liftoff.

"GO" for launch!

<a href="/NASA/">NASA</a>'s <a href="/SpaceX/">SpaceX</a> #Crew11 launch, set for 11:43am ET, is now a little less than an hour away.

Launch weather officers with <a href="/SLDelta45/">Space Launch Delta 45</a> continue to predict a 60% chance of favorable weather conditions at the launch pad for liftoff.
Zena Cardman (@zenanaut) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I don’t know where to begin, so I’ll start here: my view from one Dragon to another. I don’t have words yet for the whole experience, so a picture will have to do. This was my first attempt at a time-lapse (thank you, Nichole “Vapor” Ayers, for many great tips). Aurora over the South

NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy (@secduffynasa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Amit Kshatriya has spent more than two decades as a dedicated public servant at NASA, working to advance American leadership in space. Under his leadership, the agency will chart a bold vision to return to the Moon during President Trump’s term. Amit’s knowledge, integrity, and

Senator Jerry Moran (@jerrymoran) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This morning, I spoke at the Wichita Rotary Club to welcome the keynote speaker – a NASA astronaut and a Kansan – General Nick Hague. From a small-town in Kansas to outer space, General Hague is an example and inspiration for the next generation of young explorers.

This morning, I spoke at the Wichita Rotary Club to welcome the keynote speaker – a <a href="/NASA/">NASA</a> astronaut and a Kansan – General Nick Hague. From a small-town in Kansas to outer space, General Hague is an example and inspiration for the next generation of young explorers.
Senator Jerry Moran (@jerrymoran) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It was great welcoming NASA Expedition Crew 72, including Commander Nick Hague from Kansas, for NASA Day on the Hill. Under Acting Administrator Duffy’s leadership, NASA is poised to return to the Moon and beyond. I am committed to supporting America’s leadership in space & the

It was great welcoming <a href="/NASA/">NASA</a> Expedition Crew 72, including Commander Nick Hague from Kansas, for NASA Day on the Hill. Under Acting Administrator Duffy’s leadership, NASA is poised to return to the Moon and beyond. I am committed to supporting America’s leadership in space &amp; the
Speaker Mike Johnson (@speakerjohnson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It was such an honor to welcome NASA’s Crew 9 astronauts Nick Hague, Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, and astronaut Don Pettit to the Speaker’s Balcony. America is grateful to President Donald J. Trump for ensuring their safe return home after nine months of dedicated service aboard the ISS. Their

It was such an honor to welcome <a href="/NASA/">NASA</a>’s Crew 9 astronauts Nick Hague, Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, and astronaut Don Pettit to the Speaker’s Balcony.

America is grateful to <a href="/POTUS/">President Donald J. Trump</a> for ensuring their safe return home after nine months of dedicated service aboard the ISS. Their
Jared Isaacman (@rookisaacman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you, Mr. President President Donald J. Trump, for this opportunity. It will be an honor to serve my country under your leadership. I am also very grateful to Secretary Sean Duffy, who skillfully oversees NASA alongside his many other responsibilities. The support from the space-loving community has

Thank you, Mr. President <a href="/POTUS/">President Donald J. Trump</a>, for this opportunity. It will be an honor to serve my country under your leadership. I am also very grateful to <a href="/SecDuffy/">Secretary Sean Duffy</a>, who skillfully oversees <a href="/NASA/">NASA</a> alongside his many other responsibilities.

The support from the space-loving community has