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Mick Jagger Takes a Tour of NASA Space Center Before Show

Apr 27, 2024 1 min read

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Mick Jagger, the iconic frontman of The Rolling Stones, explored the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, in anticipation of the band's upcoming Hackney Diamonds Tour. During his visit, he was guided by NASA astronauts Josh Cassada, Bob Hines, and Jessica Meir, experiencing various space simulation activities including using a VR headset and a spacecraft simulator. Jagger documented his tour on Instagram, sharing images of his encounters and the technology at the space center.

The visit comes ahead of The Rolling Stones' concert at NRG Stadium in Houston, which marks the beginning of their 16-city tour. The tour will also include performances in New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Seattle. The Houston concert is the band's first show in the city since their No Filter Tour in 2023 and the first since the release of their 26th studio album, "Hackney Diamonds," their first original music album since 2005's "A Bigger Bang."

Jagger's stop at NASA and his subsequent social media posts have generated excitement among fans, including Maroon 5's Adam Levine, who described the sight of Jagger dancing to "Moves Like Jagger" in a video as "really surreal." The Rolling Stones are set to commence their tour, which includes an AARP-sponsored schedule covering several major U.S. cities, building on the legacy of their extensive musical career and following the passing of their longtime drummer, Charlie Watts.

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