Nicole “Jovi” Bolado
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Nicole “Jovi” Bolado
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Chemist & Analog Astronaut. Sometimes I play around with photography & music. Jesus Freak. Lover of all things space, cats, & adventure. #SpaceKind #Inspired24

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Earlier this year I had the privilege of witnessing one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen - a total solar eclipse. No photos can accurately portray what it really looks like in person, but we certainly try!
I hope you enjoy! #Eclipse2024
Looks like #SERASpace hit a new milestone. Are you in yet? There’s still time to play the game for Phase 1.

Join here: t.me/sera_mission_c…

(Must have a Telegram app & account set up for the link to open the mini-app properly)
November 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Meanwhile, the #SERASpace contest has entered week 11. Contestants are tired but we continue, because the pull of SPACE will keep us all going.

What about you? Have you ever had to take the long route to get to a goal?
November 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Ooo did I hear the shutdown might actually come to an end soon? It’s been so quiet here. 🙃
November 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Hey all, crew Nivalis is “back on Earth” (but still mostly avoiding social media, LOL)! I will have some photos and stories soon but in the meantime, have a news story, because the media was right there when we exited the habitat! 😁

tvpworld.com/89693669/all...
Polish space simulation center hosts record-breaking all-female mission
A two-week all-female space simulation mission has wrapped up at the LunAres Research Station in northern Poland, one of the world’s leading facilities replicating lunar and Martian conditions.
tvpworld.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Discussion post for the #SERASpace community: what is your reason for wanting to go to space?

For me, it's chasing a dream of seeing the world from a new perspective that can't be experienced any other way. How much could change if we see things from a new angle!
October 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
If you were able to visit any favorite space object, where would you go? I have fun dreaming a bit sometimes. #SERASpace

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Space Kitten GIF - Space Kitten Galaxy - Discover & Share GIFs
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October 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Today I want to give a shoutout to the The Inspired 24 for encouraging everyone in the #SERASpace competition to reach for the stars and try everything they can in every competition. This group is here to help send each other to space!
October 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
#SERASpace I need everyone’s help to earn a seat to space with @seraspaceage! 🚀🪐

Please follow the instructions to sign up and help me earn Space Dust. It's fast!

1⃣Install Telegram on your phone
2⃣Open my link: https://t.co/4NGlFDWfTt
3⃣Tap Join → Start

Thanks so much!
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October 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
If you could choose anything to bring to space as a zero-G indicator, what would you choose? #SERASpace

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Space What GIF - Space What - Discover & Share GIFs
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October 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We are still waiting to hear what country will be chosen for the final seat on the Blue Origin flight with #SERASpace. Who do you think it will be?
October 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Sneaking in one last post before the mission officially begins and we no longer have regular internet (any further posts are pre-scheduled).

LunAres crew is GO for launch!

📸: Cassie Klos
October 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Watching the next launch while dreaming about what it might be like to be ON one. Right, #SERASpace community? Who’s with me?

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SPACE.com on X: "Watch live! Blue Origin to launch NS-36 crew to suborbital space https://t.co/DsymO84zLv" / X
Watch live! Blue Origin to launch NS-36 crew to suborbital space https://t.co/DsymO84zLv
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October 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Phase 1 of the #SERASpace contest has begun! 🚀 Are you signed up yet? There’s still time to join!

Get the app here and compete for a chance to go to space. You must first have a Telegram account for the app link to work.

t.me/sera_mission...
October 4, 2025 at 12:16 AM
US Government shutdown means time for memes. I don’t make the rules!
October 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Our official WBA crew mission patch is here!! And I am extra excited that it was my design team, along with the help of KSCartist - Tim Gagnon, who won the contest to make the final design. Donors - we will recieve them during or after the mission, so I will get yours mailed out to you… (1/3)
September 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Come hear us talk about our #SERASpace journeys tonight LIVE on Instagram!

Stream begins at 6pm EST and I will be on around 7:55pm. Come join us!

www.instagram.com/the_social_h...
September 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Ahh this is exciting! A crew-to-crew call in space! www.instagram.com/reel/DO_8xzZ...

Meanwhile, on a smaller scale, we are also going to do the same between crews in the WBA and have a call between habitats during our mission. Looking forward to it!

#WBA #SERASpace #NASA #Collaboration
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September 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Always keep learning! Every day there is something new to try. Today I did my first 3D print! Now I can learn to print stuff to send to space. 😁

What is something new you can learn today?

#SERASpace #3DPrinting #NASA
September 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Congrats to the new class of NASA astronaut candidates!

For the rest of us, our journey continues. Maybe we will fly with #SERASpace, NASA, or another opportunity, but one thing is certain. Never give up trying to reach the stars!
September 23, 2025 at 2:04 AM
As we are getting closer to the WBA mission starting, we are working on setting up the experiments we will take into the habs.

So my question of the day is: if you could do any experiment in space, what would it be?

#WBA #ACE #SERASpace
September 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Shoutout to the #SERASpace community! In joining this contest I have gotten to meet a lot more space enthusiasts and hear their stories. So many inspiring people! ☺️

If you could go to space, what would be the biggest lesson you think you could bring back to share with others?
September 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
My analog astronaut mission with the World's Biggest Analog is less than a month away!

I’m still looking for sponsors to help cover the final costs of mission fees and travel expenses.

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September 18, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Join SERA through my referral link and compete on the leaderboards for your chance to go to space✨!
t.me/sera_mission...
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September 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Went out to watch the Perseids tonight. Though not as frequent as expected, I did see a few bright ones!

Of course they all happened exactly when I was between photos. 😂
August 13, 2025 at 8:05 AM
May the 4th be with you! From all the space nerds at the AAC.
May 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM