Husband/dad/entrepreneur/college prof, last 30 years traveled to all 196 countries 🇺🇸🇹🇼, went to space 🚀 & bottom of ocean (Mariana Trench) in a sub 🐠
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Joined May 2008
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Jim Kitchen retweeted
A year ago today #theinspired24 gathered for the first time to watch @inspiration4x launch into history.
Now @JimKitchen has flown to space with @blueorigin and @rubenfsalinas will also soon ride a rocket.
Look forward to watching more explorers ascend and raising $ 4 @StJude
Jim Kitchen retweeted
ICYMI: Here's Haslam alum @JimKitchen (EMBA-SL, ’09) talking about going to space aboard @blueorigin #NS20 earlier this year.🚀 xitter.cf/JimKitchen/status/1510…
Still in a sense of disbelief after fulfilling my childhood dream of going to #space... Thank you all for your immense love and support during this life-changing event. I truly appreciate all of you! @blueorigin
Jim Kitchen retweeted
NEW STORY UNBOXED with @JimKitchen
Learn more here: thestoryboxpodcast.com/podca…
Listen or watch below:
Apple Podcasts - podcasts.apple.com/au/podcas…
Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/3Se…
YouTube - youtu.be/p3HO-qBAiCQ
#travel #adventure #worldtravel #news #SpaceX #space
Jim Kitchen retweeted
Thanks for stopping by the office @JimKitchen and for giving me this Old Well pin that went to space!
Jim Kitchen retweeted
Well, @UNC professor @JimKitchen took the trip of a lifetime today! 🚀🌎 He's now officially an astronaut thanks to recreational space travel by @blueorigin #NS20
How was the view?
“It is just breathtaking,” Kitchen said.
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Jim Kitchen retweeted
@jimkitchen is a teacher, entrepreneur, and world-explorer who has visited all 193 U.N.-recognized countries. He’s been a space dreamer since watching NASA’s Apollo rocket launches in Florida as a child.
Jim Kitchen retweeted
We’re running ahead of schedule; live webcast will begin at 7:10 am CDT / 12:10 UTC on BlueOrigin.com. Here are the key moments during today’s countdown to launch to look for on the webcast:
Jim Kitchen retweeted
👩🚀Female astronaut symbolizes @SharonHagle's @spacekidsglobal foundation, working to inspire young girls in STEM.
🌎 The world outside our windows, a nod to @JimKitchen visiting all 193 U.N.-recognized countries.
Jim Kitchen retweeted
⭕️️The orbital ring on the patch represents @DrGeorgeNield's work at the Orbital Sciences Corporation and @JimKitchen's work to promote Low Earth Orbit space trips.
⛵️The sailboat represents Marty Allen’s passion for sailing.
Jim Kitchen retweeted
🎧LISTEN: @UNC professor @JimKitchen is about to blast off on @blueorigin as part of the #NewShepard space mission! Take us with you on your morning commute and hear the incredible story of his travels and what landed him on a rocket to space! specne.ws/7Q9DDy
Jim Kitchen retweeted
🚀 Chapel Hill resident @JimKitchen is still set to be on the latest @blueorigin flight. But it will not be on March 23 as initially planned.
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Jim Kitchen retweeted
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Congratulations to Chamber member @JimKitchen for being selected as a crew member for @blueorigin's mission on March 23. 👏
Jim has visited ALL 193 U.N.-recognized countries and will add a visit TO SPACE to his resume next week!
Read more ⤵
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Jim Kitchen retweeted
My convo with soon-to-be astronaut @JimKitchen on what he's bringing to space. ICYMI, he's about to launch with comedian Pete Davidson and other crewmembers, via a Blue Origin (Jeff Bezos' spaceship company) flight. bizjournals.com/triangle/new… att: @unc @bizjournals
Jim Kitchen retweeted
UNC professor @JimKitchen has dreamed of going to space. Now he will on @blueorigin's #NewShepard mission #NS20.
Bonus: He'll be alongside @nbcsnl's Pete Davidson.
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Jim Kitchen retweeted
After traveling to all 193 countries recognized by the United Nations, #UNC professor and Chapel Hill entrepreneur @JimKitchen is set to now achieve a lifelong dream of going to space.
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Jim Kitchen retweeted
How cool is this? @UNC Professor @JimKitchen is heading to space on a @blueorigin rocket! He’s part of an all-civilian crew that will blast off March 23rd, along with @nbcsnl’s Pete Davidson. Kitchen has already been to all 193 U.N.-recognized countries & soon, SPACE! @wral
Jim Kitchen retweeted
Jim has been to all 193 U.N.-recognized countries—and soon, space. Can't imagine what a moving experience it will be for Jim to see a borderless planet. 🌎
Jim Kitchen retweeted
Having visited all 193 U.N. countries
@yousuckMZ
I'm PASSIONATE about:
1) a new era of exploration - traveling to space
2) seeing our moon up close & earth rise on the horizon 3) CONNECTING the world to this incredible mission.
Honored to have applied #dearMOONCrew to SPACE!
Jim Kitchen retweeted
Step 1) Travel the world. 🌍
Step 2) Join #dearMOONcrew & @yousuckMZ and see it all again from SPACE! 🚀🌗
Step 3) Connect the world to this incredible mission.
Check out my video submission below and please ❤️ + R/T!