Astronaut Answers Space Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

Astronaut Mike Massimino answers the internet's burning questions about the far reaches of space. How do astronauts get leverage when screwing things in? After a long space flight, where does the poo go? Does NASA let astronauts get acclimated to space on their first space walk? Are space suits comfortable? How many languages do astronauts have to learn? Does space have a smell?
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Astronaut Answers Space Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

[@SheSingsThat]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate that this incredibly well educated astronaut was just forced to say "poopoo" multiple times.

[@iansteelmatheson]

lol I don't think he minds

[@soniiabaybee]

Hes had a child. Its normal lol.

[@ShawnMihalek]

Look, I don't know how much I can respect him after he completely ignored the fact that the poopoo gets superheated and blasted across our atmosphere.

[@beactivebehappy9894]

Well it is more respectful than people saying flat earth. And come on, everyone likes a chill vibe

[@ktwashere5637]

its a sad state of affairs.

[@diyhah]

He definitely gives off a vibe of the coolest grandfather in town. Who happens to be an astronaut.

[@hunter424]

Bread 👍

[@808blakk]

He all CAP THO

[@steshajan]

Correct!

[@808blakk]

@@steshajan incorrect

[@gr7927]

He gives the vibes of an actor

[@melonnnnnn]

His belt has seen more of the world than I have.

[@55._reasonzz]

And its gonna see my future kids and wife

[@saberx0467]

@@55._reasonzz .........as your lawyer this is a joke..........

[@saberx0467]

@Azazel kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWOVkmR8oLyIb8U

[@saberx0467]

@Azazel You are now responsible for the creation of the greatest super villain to ever live. Sleep well tonight knowing that you just created a tyrannical monster who will cause the beginning of the end.

[@fairyulz]

@@55._reasonzz ??

[@gremlin4304]

"Don't sign up to anywhere that tells you you're going to infinity and beyond! We go to definite places" 😂

[@MariaKiran1]

😂😂

[@lumine7975]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@crystalheart9]

The beyond part worries me the most.🤣

[@and_I_am_Life_the_fixer_of_all]

If I was really old and about to die I'd sign up for it lmao

[@frojojo5717]

Occasionally, when you wish upon a shooting star it’s a poopoo star and your wish comes true but for someone else.

[@ImekaSF]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mandeep3.14]

👏🏼💀

[@haroldinho9930]

What?

[@user-fw2gj7bl6p]

Lmao

[@OP-1000]

💩 💩 ⭐️,

[@sebastianelytron8450]

How does NASA organize a party? They planet.

[@ayyzarr]

nice one

[@nick33ee]

Why...WHY?! GOOD ONE LIKE

[@sangamharsolia5069]

Ba dum tss

[@siic]

Oh my god

[@DeogratiusJrMichael]

Only few will get it...😂😂

[@blunderbass851]

Mike's voice and accent makes his sense of humor so good! Love this guy

[@blairmarshall544]

Should read his book.

[@user-zm2fq5xf1u]

Blair Marshall what is it ?

[@blairmarshall544]

@@user-zm2fq5xf1u a book about his life.

[@user-zm2fq5xf1u]

Blair Marshall I know, I was asking for the name, anyway found it, it’s spaceman, what a cool name.

[@hunter424]

Bread 👍🏾

[@Masada1911]

I imagine astronauts in 2250 will still be asked where the poopoo goes.

[@conormcmaster1113]

It goes back up the shite pipe

[@lisadomlostheryadom2647]

Whatchu know about pooping down in .......

[@lillyrey5727]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Shisnobi]

@Sidemen 🅥 fake

[@AussieNikkiH]

Hopefully then it'll be a different answer as tech evolves.

[@nonamesinenomine]

Teacher: ok class we have a real life astronaught coming in today so prepare your questions and be on your best behavior Class: where da poopoo peepee go space cowboy

[@ArgentavisMagnificens]

"you're gonna carry that weight"

[@nurcirino]

The reference you love to see.

[@oOoJeeoOo]

2 PHD, went to space, amazing potential. Question in thumbnail: where do poopoo go...

[@mandeep3.14]

👌🏼

[@stesegreto656]

Perfectly balanced, as all things should be

[@annethysbe8277]

The answer was hella informative thoughh

[@yanasimitchiyska9289]

@@annethysbe8277 loved his answer

[@VinnieG-]

perfectly sums up the internet don't you think

[@1Cor1614]

I'd love to hear him voice over a Disyney or Pixar character! He's quite likeable and the way he speaks makes him even more entertaining to listen to!

[@deejaepjs]

*Disney

[@justayoutuber1906]

His voice character was filled by Ray Ramano

[@TheEmeraldMenOfficial]

Dude. Yes. We need him to play a lovable protagonist’s tough but cool dad. And then kill off the mom or have no mom in the picture, so his character doesn’t get killed off!

[@FAIRYGIRL911]

@@deejaepjs *Gisnep

[@ianmatthews7385]

Liked him in the bing bang theory as well

[@samclark5156]

I met Mr. Massimino several years ago when I was just 15 or 16. Seriously one of the coolest and down to earth (pun intended) people I’ve ever met. Very kind. Love to share stories about it to a kid who couldn’t hear enough about space. A day I’ll never forget.

[@hideousss493]

nice pun hahahahha

[@emperaliz]

imagine thinking that the nasa would call you, a professional astronaut, to ask if you've heard about the big bang theory, as in, the actual theory lmaao

[@OneGeekStudios]

lol I can only imagine his response "well...yeah I'm familiar with it. Are you sure you have the right number?"

[@nblack7314]

😸i can. i have a friend like this. she's not much of a philosopher, so when i was passionately describing my theories concerning space based on logic and personal knowledge answering her question, she asked something like /i tried hard to imagine what it was but couldn't remember nor think of something. it's really a talent to say such a thing/😸 all my ardor went right through walls in haste😹like waaaat did you understand any of stuff i just said 🙈✨

[@Lazy_.Lavender]

Bip

[@artworkbybernizzz2654]

11:11 "Ahhh...I'm still gonna say the longer answer." The struggle in him!

[@ReidGarwin]

I love this guy's humor

[@error-xxx1049]

No replys but 379 fun fact there's a truck called the 379 peterbilt

[@beactivebehappy9894]

I think even I found him a little bit funnier. But that I have found many common ppl. People are finding him more funny because of the fact that he has so much EDUCATION and training but still has the humor that of a child (in a good way)

[@sarahdavis4604]

He’s got a great podcast called Two Funny Astronauts with Garrett Reisman

[@roblarssen249]

it's so wholesome how NASA called him to ask about the Big Bang Theory and he thought NASA was calling him because they ran out of guys who knew about the Big Bang Theory so they had to call up this astronaut to explain it

[@greenLimeila]

I'm pretty sure he was joking about that part...

[@anonanon3066]

Captain here: The poopoo question gets answered at 3:50 *flies away *

[@RanjanaDarnal]

This should be pinned comment

[@kilakino9744]

We love you for this,captain

[@kris10gile625]

not all heroes wear capes thx captain 👍🏼

[@maudpie1268]

TANK YOU

[@brimstone5904]

Ty

[@aylinncar]

He's hilarious! The way he changed his mind and said "Huh we gotta go with the long answer" cracked me up. And the fact that I never thought space would smell but the metal smell makes sense. Now I wonder how other planets would smell.

[@TheLoxely]

Mass is a walking astronaut legend. After watching him on KZbin, I read his book, and it’s an amazing read that really lets you know a little bit about what it’s like to be and astronaut, someone who spacewalked out at the Hubble twice. And the courage and determination to do so

[@aswathipillai1444]

Same I read his book and surprisingly it was easy to understand

[@Nossairito]

5:58 that's probably my new favorite standard for judging how complicated different fields are : if your acronyms don't have acronyms inside them are you even trying

[@DannyGworld]

@2:23 he casually mentions that he “wore this belt in space”. Cool.

[@55._reasonzz]

And I'm stealing it to beat my wife and kids

[@mscheezburger]

Mike massamino visited my highschool once and I felt asleep in the front row of the audience. I still feel bad to this day 😭

[@baala2754]

I can understand

[@kgotsomogaki]

😂😂😂😂

[@gebbygeb3547]

High school's a grind, man. Don't blame yourself for not getting enough interest or sleep.

[@randomrangoon5476]

Can this guy just have a regular series? Really enjoy these ones and he's pretty cool in my book👍😈💯

[@FrolleinMiez]

Yes please! I'd watch it.

[@Sunderfury]

He actually did several videos right here on Wired a couple years ago about how astronauts treat food, hygiene etc in space, check them out. There's also a couple Wired videos with Chris Hadfield, another great astronaut storyteller.

[@randomrangoon5476]

@@Sunderfury I know👍 watched them all lol

[@wholesomekeanureeves9466]

Wtf are those emojis

[@arcadiaplanatia8009]

He has a podcast called 2 funny astronauts

[@redrob6026]

I like the idea that he thinks Nasa would call him up to check he knows the fundamentals of Physics 😅

[@eyywannn8601]

Pop quiz! You don’t answer right, you get yeeted back to Earth.

[@e815usa]

Mike was so great on Big Bang Theory!

[@VinnieG-]

I was really surprised to learn he was an actual astronaut when I saw him on that show

[@amelieflorelle]

I thought his gesture in the thumbnail was confirming Trixie Mattel’s theory that “in space the poopoo goes back up your butt” lol

[@christinagurchinoff9017]

lol

[@jonbar2027]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWbCfahtodZ7l6M

[@DanieOz]

Omg my two fandoms have collided space/astrophysics and Tracy Martel

[@kai-jq3vm]

This video answered queries that I did not know I had.

[@jonbar2027]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWbCfahtodZ7l6M

[@lucasmarchezim881]

11:09 that zoom in and out made me laugh so hard Haha Mike is awesome, thanks for inviting him again!

[@cxa24]

I was not invited to be honest

[@johncunner2429]

Twitter: Where Your poopoo went? ISS: It went for a spacewalk!

[@Frodokeuh]

it went on the BBQ* xD

[@jonbar2027]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWbCfahtodZ7l6M

[@SunnyPVP06]

1940: We will have flying cars in future! 2021: WhErE yOuR pOoPoO go?

[@sqlxe]

ur*lololol

[@aguywholikesplanetoftheape3747]

@@sqlxe r/whoosh.

[@SunnyPVP06]

@@aguywholikesplanetoftheape3747 fr lol

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@@sqlxe your your your your your

[@TheLmack8]

@@SunnyPVP06 r/woosh

[@ChristophShyper]

9:07 When I visited Johnson's Space Center near Houston astronaut (sorry can't remember the name) told something very interesting - we already have engines capable of flying to Mars in reasonable time, the problem is slowing down... They will never achieve 100% speed until they need to revert thrust to break. So... achieving speed is one thing and is fairly easy. Stopping near your target is something completely different and much more complicated.

[@Stuckinthebooks]

I wonder if this man knows how cool he is. Like obviously he’s gotta know he’s awesome, but the extent of his awesome, is he aware of it?

[@nblack7314]

yes, but aren't we all? ♥️✨

[@mollychapman2065]

I love how informative and real these videos are. Genuinely interesting questions asked and answered by genuinely interesting people.

[@suzannahardjono9951]

For example "Where poopoo go" its really funni lol

[@ramandeeprekhi1261]

Did anyone else lose it when he started explaining the Big Bang Theory to NASA? Just me? 😂🤣

[@danielirl9252]

A.K.A the man that started calling Howard Wolowizard " fruitloops"

[@hunterex3002]

I remember seeing him on The big bang theory, so many celebrities including astronauts, actors, and scientists have appeared on it. It's one of the best shows I enjoyed watching

[@megaman00331]

I love how he actually shouted the sentence in all caps at 10:52.

[@alanag3869]

He's like the Godfather of Astronauts 🤣 can just see him in space as a Don xx

[@jonbar2027]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWbCfahtodZ7l6M

[@ColdFuego-]

Quite disappointed no one asked why astronauts don't go to the moon anymore. I know there's a bunch of videos about it already but it would've been cool if an actual astronaut explained it.

[@penitentpotato1344]

The sad reality is that there is just not enough demand or need. It is incredibly expensive and there isn't that much to research on there for now. Don't worry though, there is quite a large moon mission scheduled for 2024

[@toomanyopinions8353]

It’s really, really expensive. And there’s not really anything new to learn. So it isn’t worth the cost.

[@eliasgallegos3058]

It's because we didn't have a rocket! Now we're waiting for the SLS to launch

[@eliasgallegos3058]

@@toomanyopinions8353 are you kidding? there's a lot to learn always

[@JasperCasper24]

His voice sounds great for voice acting

[@ugrasergun]

I love how he shouts on the all caps part of a tweet.

[@mecampbell30]

Nice job Dima. Asking the real questions we want to know.

[@michaeldicamillo3248]

"Where ur poopoo go?" Simply sublime. This question is so brilliant. It seems like something dima would have considered, turning over in her head, day after day. This is why we need more philosophers, fewer astronauts. If we can't answer the big questions like where astronaut poopoo goes, how are we going to solve the smaller problems like getting everybody to mars?

[@1wookieman]

I love listening to Mike do these KZbin videos. He makes everything interesting and easy to understand. Very informative.

[@alyssacarrero5065]

I love this man so much. When i was in 7th grade and part of my school's Lego Robotics team, the mission for that year was problems in space. We were researching osteoporosis (bone deterioration) in space and the long term effects of it. Along with programming the robot for the missions, we also had to create a research project and provide solid evidence. We were lucky to meet Jeff Bezos (i forgot why lmao) and we also reached out to Mike! He not only provided a small account but he sent us a lovely picture of him he generously autographed. Best guy. Uncle/grandpa vibes all the way :))

[@Kyun_sharma_riya_hai]

Omg he's a real life astronaut...The way he called Howard " froot loops" in TBBT 😂

[@crystalheart9]

Yeah, he was great on TBBT. I didn't know he was an astronaut and thought he was just an actor he was so natural in his part. They had other guest scientists on the show that were so wooden it was obvious they had never acted. Except for Niel Degrasse Tyson, he was so natural and fabulous too.

[@SonatasysInc]

Thank you, Mike, for extending the service life of Hubble. To me, the Hubble servicing missions were the most important shuttle missions.

[@MilDarkAngel]

Him and the FBI guy Navarro are deff the coolest adults on earth!!

[@caubengoan1326]

For an astronaut, he's so down-to-earth ~

[@supermarioworld9856]

Heh..haha, nice 😏

[@jet44444]

This guy is so awesome, definitely someone people should look up to. I’m kind of jealous of all the stuff he’s seen and experienced, it’s not something everyone else’s gets to experience.

[@alphaguardian6328]

I remember seeing Mike on The Big Bang Theory all those years ago

[@marifazekas5650]

When astronauts start speaking basic physics that I’ve literally studied: “I like your funny words, magic man”

[@MMShaggy]

This was so awesome. Absolutely love that guy!

[@kikis2686]

Love these episodes with astronauts!!

[@dinnyspuds1245]

The whole Fruit loops thing is still one of the best moments in the big bang theory

[@aland7236]

I remember Astronaut Hadfield did an interview about some of his trips into space. He also reported a burnt smell, if I remember correctly he said something like burnt steak. Are there vaporized metals in ultra high atmospheric areas, or perhaps something that we are perceiving as a metallic odor? Outer space is teasing us with smells that we can't directly experience :(

[@jonbar2027]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWbCfahtodZ7l6M

[@rieskimo]

Always great to see Mr. Massamino

[@bhabyasingh7151]

Such a treat to watch him. Saw him in BIG BANG THEORY. loved him.

[@MsRaquelD]

This guy has a great personality for answering these questions! :) I would ask him hundreds of questions lol

[@danzam40]

Cant wait to see astronaut reaction videos to the outer space scenes in Fast and Furious 9.

[@SuperHairytoes]

What a great presenter. He's really informative and entertaining.

[@Agniakachan]

Thanks for question about the mirror. Didn’t know about this, neat trick :)

[@eugob90]

I totally enjoyed this interview. This guy is educated, super smart but also cool and funny. I bet he's great at parties!

[@IMSIDBOSE]

I love how he even slightly thought that we might know the Formulae for Drag to Velocity 😂😂😂😭😂😂🤣 I'll talk about myself, I learnt that Formula today. V²

[@mandeep3.14]

This was really good surprisingly and the poopoo question was the cherry on top 🤣

[@HelloMoto_]

This was one of the best ones!

[@meeprific]

This guy is so cool and chill and smart.

[@martingarcia296]

"Now I feel like a slowpoke." Lol

[@killjoy1056]

Imagine using a drill in space on a tight bolt and then just youre spinning around super fast 🤣🤣

[@pauwula]

I'd been waiting for a TBBT mention throughout the most of the video and just after I gave up they put a tweet about it! Definitely scratched that itch since that's how I came to know of him

[@patrickleitgeb]

Love this guy.

[@I3ATTLE05]

Big bang theory taught me who Mike is

[@luiscardona1894]

Poor froot loops haha

[@brotesser6485]

"Where your poopoo go?" Have you ever looked in the sky and saw a Shootingstar?

[@EndySefa]

What a great guy! You may think that being an astronaut is a serious job, however he seems a fun guy in person.

[@irmaramirez3303]

This guy is amazing!!!! Thanks for answering those questions....

[@Scum42]

I like this guy a lot, he reminds me of my dad.

[@ChristophShyper]

5:21 Howard Wolowitz was a good engineer :)

[@natanyaarreza]

This was pretty interesting to watch

[@yaseminhanefioglu7317]

Yesss, more astronaut content!

[@TanziaGamingFlicks]

Why did you bully Howard? That wasn't cool! 😝😝

[@pkgadgvlogs]

I love "Astro Mike" almost exclusively because he's so Italian-American. :)

[@kylieroth2326]

My great-uncle worked at NASA at one point and seeing this and seeing how cool you guys can be

[@NFSHeld]

That person asking about the leverage is mighty clever. I didn't even think about this one ever. Fun to think that while you're mounted to the space craft and screwing a bolt, you're not only turning the bolt, but also the thing you're mounted to and the thing you're putting the screw into, both relative to their masses. It's weird.

[@symonchua3657]

Celebrities spending millions of dollars just to look young when Mike Massamino here 'bout to turn 60 years yet he looks like he was at his 40's. It's the gravity guys, gravity's making us age lmao.

[@EthanPricco]

2:04 weren’t him and McArther both on STS-125?

[@BelleVanSchijndel]

Yes, they were, both as mission specialists.

[@theradarblip1070]

Man, how could you NOT love this guy?

[@danielbachiu]

Mike is very funny. You guys gotta keep having him back.

[@kuechik]

Just watched this guy in season 6 of Big Bang Theory when Howard goes to space.

[@TheDorkKnight5419]

More and more and more please. Never enough of this guy. Loved him on the Big Bang Theory.

[@snarzetax]

MASS!!! Loved you on TBBT!

[@pauwula]

I was just thinking about that one episode in TBBT where Howard tries to fix the space toilet throughout Mike's entire space toilet explanation

[@AngeloBarnachea10]

where can I get that space shuttle tabletop decor? and that orbiter toy?

[@incicdrops2924]

I have a question for you that know instar wars when they're in space and their window breaks will you get dragged out or will you not fell any difference after the incident

[@yooo5324]

that space smell thing is actually really fascinating

[@unaanguila]

Thanks for sharing.

[@zaxary2137]

"i wasnt paying attention to the jokes* yeah spacing out seems to be an often occasion :)

[@Shacko14]

I see what you did there

[@TheVorshevsky]

But in space, it's different 🌘🌗🌔🌝🌖🌗🌒

[@DeogratiusJrMichael]

😂😂😂 I'm here for that but he didn't do that..

[@ayelen7406]

I missed that tbh

[@kingshal4475]

This man came to my high school years ago to give a presentation. He called out one kid in front of the whole school for talking while he was presenting. I always respected him for that

[@spookydirt]

Informative and funny!