Houston, We?ve Had A Check-In: NASA Astronaut Just Used Foursquare From Space

If ever there was a time for Foursquare to give someone a badge, this is it: International Space Station Commander and NASA Astronaut Doug Wheelock has just checked-in from space using Foursquare, marking the first time a location-based app has been used from the great beyond. And yes, he's getting a very special NASA Explorer badge to mark the�occasion, along with the following congratulatory message:

"You are now 220 miles above Earth traveling at 17,500 mph and unlocked the NASA Explorer Badge! Show this badge and get a free scoop of astronaut ice cream."

Suddenly my 'Bender' badge doesn't sound quite as impressive. And if the prospect of free freeze-dried�ice-cream�wasn't enough to get you space fans excited, �the occasion also marks the launch of a partnership between Foursquare and NASA. �Foursquare now features a special NASA website, and once Wheelock returns to Earth, us mere mortals will be able to earn the badge ourselves. Soon, there will be a handful of NASA-related venues across the country ? check-in at one,and you'll be able to unlock the space shuttle badge too. NASA is also leaving foursquare tips with space-related factoids at a variety of venues.

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