Astronaut Joseph Michael Acabá and I at the #Scobee Education Center in San Antonio. He was one of the first members of the Scobee Education Center Advisory Committee. It was a thrill to discuss his experiences living in space cumulatively for nearly a year. We also celebrated his birthday with a large cake and mariachi singers that day.

Joe #Acabá, American #educator, #hydrogeologist, first #NASA #astronaut of #Puerto Rican origin. 3 space missions, lived on #ISS twice, 3 EVAs (spacewalks), and currently appointed Chief of the Astronaut Office, the most senior leadership position for active astronauts.
#STEM #space