# Stellar Astronaut Selfies Rick Mastracchio Takes Impressive Snaps and Shares Them on Twitter By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-31 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-mastracchio References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/richardhjames/astronaut-rick-mastracchio-takes-amazing-selfie-in-space) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/AstroRM) While many people might put astronauts on pedestals, and for good reason, Rick Mastracchio shows that they are just like other average Americans by posting a slew of selfies on his [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fritolay-variety-pack) account. Granted, the context of these selfies are out of reach for the majority of the world's population, but that is besides the point. Taken during his recent stint on the [International Space Station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-center-houston), Rick Mastracchio poses with the Earth in the background, in front of the Japanese modules and inside an airlock while replacing a pump in his [spacesuit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axiom-extravehicular-mobility). Giving fans a glimpse of what it's like to be in space, Rick Mastracchio makes the adventure much more playful and casual than one would expect. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Astronaut Selfies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies to allow everyday people to take selfies in extreme environments. - **Social Media in Space:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms for astronauts to share their experiences on social media, fostering engagement and education. - **Humanizing Space Exploration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop strategies to humanize astronauts and make space exploration relatable to the general public. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design advanced cameras and equipment for capturing high-quality selfies in extreme environments. - **Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build specialized social media platforms that cater to astronauts and their unique experiences. - **Education and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interactive educational programs and entertainment content that showcases the human side of space exploration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR Space Agency Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-nasa-app.md) - [Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacevip.md) - [Astronautical NFT Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestis-memorial.md) - [Space-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-x-startalk.md) - [Space-Themed IPA Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-craft-ipa.md) - [Space-Themed Marbled Bear Figurine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-1.md) - [Commemorative Scientific Study-Supporting Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scientific-studies.md) - [Space Exploration Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplift-aerospace.md) - [Global Space Craft Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasas-latest-initiative.md)