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Me straight after a mental breakdown suddenly getting an idea for an edit

Stephen: [watching the news] some idiot tried to fight a squid at the aquarium

Tony: [covered in ink] maybe the squid was being an asshole

Steve: i’m by section

Steve: i’m buy

Steve: i’m bicentennial

Sam: it’s okay, take your time

Steve:

Steve: bucky

Natasha: *loses Clint in a crowd*

Natasha: this calls for drastic measures

Natasha: *shouts* HAWKEYE IS THE MOST USELESS AVENGER

Natasha:

Natasha: shit I forgot he’s deaf

Astronaut Training: 5 Things You Need to Know

NASA honored the first class of astronaut candidates to graduate under the Artemis program on Friday, Jan. 10, at our Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Out of a record 18,000 applicants, the 11 new astronauts, alongside two from the Canadian Space Agency, have completed two years of training and are now eligible for spaceflight. One day they could embark on missions to the International Space Station, the Moon and even Mars.

Here are five of the training criteria they had to check off to graduate from astronaut candidate to astronaut:

1. Piloting T-38 Jets

Astronauts have been training in T-38 jets since 1957 because the sleek, white jets require crew members to think quickly in dynamic situations and to make decisions that have real consequences. This type of mental experience is critical to preparing for the rigors of spaceflight. It also familiarizes astronaut candidates with checklists and procedures. To check off this training criteria, candidates must be able to safely operate in the T-38 as either a pilot or back seater. 

2. Knowing International Space Station Systems

We are currently flying astronauts to the International Space Station every few months. Astronauts aboard the space station are conducting experiments benefiting humanity on Earth and teaching us how to live longer in space. Astronaut candidates learn to operate and maintain the complex systems aboard the space station as part of their basic training.

3. Conducting Spacewalks

Spacewalks are the hardest thing, physically and mentally, that astronauts do. Astronaut candidates must demonstrate the skills to complete complex spacewalks in our Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (giant pool used to simulate weightlessness). In order to do so, they will train on the life support systems within the spacesuit, how to handle emergency situations that can arise and how to work effectively as a team to repair the many critical systems aboard the International Space Station to keep it functioning as our science laboratory in space.  

4. Operating Robotics

Astronaut candidates learn the coordinate systems, terminology and how to operate the space station’s two robotic arms called Canadarm2 and Dextre. They train in Canada for a two-week session where they develop more complex robotics skills including capturing visiting cargo vehicles with the arm. The arm, built by the Canadian Space Agency, is capable of handling large cargo and hardware and it helped build the entire space station. It has latches on either end, allowing it to be moved by both flight controllers on the ground and astronauts in space to various parts of the station.

5. Learning Russian Language

The official languages of the International Space Station are English and Russian. All crew members – regardless of what country they come from – are required to know both. NASA astronauts train with their Russian crew mates so it makes sense that they should be able to speak Russian. Astronaut candidates start learning the language at the beginning of their training and train every week, as their schedule allows. 

Now, they are ready for their astronaut pin!

After completing this general training, the new astronauts could be assigned to missions performing research on the International Space Station, launching from American soil on spacecraft built by commercial companies, and launching on deep space missions on our new Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket. 

Watch the Astronaut Candidate Graduation Ceremony

Watch a recording of the astronaut candidate graduation ceremony on our YouTube channel. 

So You Want to Be an Astronaut?

This spring, we’ll once again be accepting applications for the next class of astronauts! Stay tuned to www.nasa.gov/newastronauts for upcoming information on how you can explore places like the Moon and Mars.

Make sure to follow us on Tumblr for your regular dose of space: http://nasa.tumblr.com.

Gordon Ramsay asked a contestant who was trying out for MasterChef if he had a girlfriend and he goes “No, I’m actually gay” and without missing a beat Gordon asks “Boyfriend?”. Turns out the contestant was single and then he started talking about how he came out to his dad before coming audition for the show because he didn’t want to hide his true self and Gordon responded “You’ve got no reason to either” and this is just another reason why Gordon Ramsay is amazing.

People really loved my Chef Rodan, so I give you…

Chef Rodan Ramsay!

*PLEASE DO NOT REPOST MY ART*

(I had to watch some Gordon Ramsay videos to find all the references… man, I really love him!)

Ron : Now that snape is DADA professor, who will teach potion?

Y/n : I heard it’s Gordon Ramsay

Ron : Who is that?

Hermione : Oh no!

Harry : We are screwed

Potion Class

Prof. Ramsay : COME HEREEE DONKEY! Look! What is this?

Draco : Dragon, sir

Prof. Ramsay : This fucking dragon is still raw it can still fly! Fuck Off!

Prof. Ramsay : FINNIGAN! YOU ARE BREWING IN A BURNING CAULDRON YOU FUCKING DICK!

Prof. Ramsay : WHERE IS THE LAMB SAUCE!?!?!?!?!?

Prof. Ramsay : YOU YOU YOU YOU YOU, FUCK OFF! AND ONE MORE THING, FUCK OFF!

After you finally finished your time machine, the first thing you did was to visit Stephen Hawking’s Party for Time Travelers in 2009. Little did you know, Hawking was planning to hijack your machine to go to the future and leave a body double behind.

You’re the first person to be sent to Mars. When you land you decide to take out your phone and take some photos so you can send them to your friends later. After a few minutes you get a notification: “NEW BLUETOOTH DEVICE "HELP ME” DETECTED - WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONNECT?“

Everyone can do magic. Everyone except you, that is. Your aunt and uncle have always made fun of you for not being able to do magic, until one day you received a letter inviting you to a school of “science”, and you discovered a secret society of people who make great things without magic.

For decades you’ve worked as a superhero protecting the city and its people. Your powers have been slowly killing you for years but you kept being a hero much to your doctor’s protest. The citizens are starting to take notice.

The Caledonians expanded through the galaxy thanks to their logic and discipline, always following the plan, always following the rules. So when the fleet was about to be destroyed the Caledonian Admiral did what the book said: bring a human to the war room and let it make the decisions.

“HI. Uh, I’m your new God, humans of Earth. The other guy was fired for sucking at his job. There’s going to be a meeting in an hour to discuss my plans going forward. Attendance is mandatory. Also, don’t be afraid; my resume is available upon request.”

You can travel in time by touching objects and going to the moment it was created, one day you grab your best friend’s vintage jacket with the intention of getting a similar one for you and suddenly you are in the year 3021

Humans finally broke physics by travelling faster than light in an experimental spaceship. 8 alien civilizations visited earth to issue a speeding ticket and 3 more sent strongly worded letters about safety in their school zones.

You’re a hitman whose “hits” survive your assassination attempts, despite your sincere best efforts, only to die soon after each attempt by comical forces outside your control. The hitman community can’t be convinced you’re not the most creative comically effective assassin alive.

Three months ago I pitched an idea for a party game. Today, ‘WHAT THE PLOT?!™’ is a real game and available for pre-order! I am so excited. Thank you everyone for your support!

the umbrella academy but there’s no context

the umbrella academy but there’s no context

Spotted a UFO

Spotted a UFO