# Terry Virts on Reddit (u/Astro-Terry)

Part of Scientists on Reddit, researched with Autumn (https://www.autumn.ai) from public sources. Updated 2026-11-07. Interactive version: https://www.autumn.ai/resources/scientists-on-reddit/terry-virts

Terry Virts: NASA astronaut, ISS commander.

- Reddit account: [u/Astro-Terry](https://www.reddit.com/user/Astro-Terry/) (AMA only)
- How we know it's theirs: [The 2019 r/IAmA AMA, posted from this account](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/bdia22/)
- Where they post, in the records we retrieved: r/IAmA (90)
- Known activity in the posts we found: 2019 to 2019
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Virts

## Moments

### u/Astro-Terry in r/IAmA, Apr 15, 2019 · Normal redditor

Replying to a redditor:

> What do you think about SpaceX?

> I'm a big fan of SpaceX. They sent up two cargo ships of food and clean underwear for me while I was up there, so I'm 100% supportive of commercial space flights!

Full thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/bdia22/comment/ekydfyo/ · 1,068 points as of Nov 7, 2026

### u/Astro-Terry in r/IAmA, Apr 15, 2019 · Explains things

Replying to a redditor:

> Did you get taller during the trip?

> I gained about 5 cm while in space. I was finally six foot tall!
> Sadly, as soon as our feet hit the plant we go back to our original height :(

Full thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/bdia22/comment/ekycy1c/ · 284 points as of Nov 7, 2026

### u/Astro-Terry in r/IAmA, Apr 15, 2019 · Personal story

Replying to a redditor:

> What was your biggest "oh shit!" moment while in space?

> There were a few- but a small piece of equipment came loose during my first launch and it banged against the back wall and made a loud noise- we were all 😳😳😳.  Luckily it was OK!  we found it floating a few minutes later once we were in space)

Full thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/bdia22/comment/ekycgiz/ · 560 points as of Nov 7, 2026

### u/Astro-Terry in r/IAmA, Apr 15, 2019 · Explains things

Replying to a redditor:

> What's it like trying to fall asleep in microgravity? Is it easy or difficult to adjust to mentally?

> I was worried about that at first, but it was actually the easiest and best sleep I've ever had in my life!

Full thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/bdia22/comment/ekydhb8/ · 892 points as of Nov 7, 2026