Rock Legend Mick Jagger explores the wonders of NASA Headquarters
Mick Jagger, the legendary frontman of The Rolling Stones, recently found himself in unfamiliar territory – NASA’s headquarters. The iconic rockstar paid a visit to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, just before the band kicks off their highly anticipated Hackney Diamonds Tour in the same city. Jagger took to Instagram to express his gratitude to NASA for the warm welcome, sharing several photos from his visit alongside astronauts Josh Cassada, Bob Hines, and Jessica Meir.
In the snapshots, the 80-year-old rocker can be seen beaming in front of the mission control center, with a sign specially welcoming him on the screen. He also tried on a VR headset to explore the moon virtually, experienced a spacecraft simulator, and posed for pictures with the astronauts. It was undoubtedly an out-of-this-world experience for the music icon.
The Rolling Stones, consisting of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood, are set to embark on a tour sponsored by AARP, covering 16 cities across the United States. The tour will commence with a show at NRG Stadium in Houston on April 28, with highlights including a performance at Jazz Fest in New Orleans on May 2, as well as stadium shows in cities like Las Vegas, Seattle, Orlando, and more. The tour will culminate on July 17 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.
Adding to the excitement of the tour is the release of the band’s 26th studio album, “Hackney Diamonds.” This album marks The Rolling Stones’ first collection of original music since 2005’s “A Bigger Bang,” which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. It’s also a poignant moment for the band as it is their first album release following the passing of their drummer, Charlie Watts, who died at the age of 80 in 2021.
