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  1. 7 hours ago

    Tomorrow at 10:25am ET: Tune into TV to watch chat live with 4th graders in Iowa!

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  2. 10 hours ago

    In 2009, captured this sunrise during a at the station. He will visit the station again later this year.

    Spacewalker Watches Sunrise
    In 2009, NASA Astronaut Randy "Komrade" Bresnik captured this sunrise during a spacewalk at the International Space Station. He will visit the station again later this year.
    6 replies 278 retweets 663 likes
  3. 11 hours ago

    The space station crew is enjoying 's 2017 Children's Artwork Calendar! Download your own here:

    Commercial Crew 2017 Children's Artwork Calendar
    Children ages 4 to 12 from all around the world submitted artwork for NASA's Commercial Crew Program's 2017 calendar.
    4 replies 75 retweets 215 likes
  4. Jan 17

    “He would not like to be, forever, the last man to walk on the moon”. –NASA Admin Bolden on passing of Gene Cernan:

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  5. Jan 17

    is fun, especially when you are part of it! Being weightless in free fall, a thin string can easily redirect you.

    Free Fall Experiment - the difference between mass and weight.
    In this video I am demonstrating the difference between mass and weight using the interaction force applied by a string. Students will do a similar experiment on Earth to compare results.
    49 replies 720 retweets 2,130 likes
  6. Jan 17

    ⚡️ “Second Successful Spacewalk of 2017” and wrapped up a spacewalk Jan. 13, 2017.

    8 replies 128 retweets 472 likes
  7. Jan 16

    NASA Administrator Charles Bolden reflects on the life and legacy of Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon:

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  8. Jan 16

    The family of Apollo astronaut Capt. Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, addresses his passing:

    140 replies 3,059 retweets 5,965 likes
  9. Jan 16

    Today, we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and our commitment to diversity. Watch:

    NASA Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
    NASA honors the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
    5 replies 183 retweets 511 likes
  10. Jan 16

    We are saddened by the loss of retired NASA astronaut Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon.

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  11. Jan 16

    Today, we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and our commitment to diversity. Watch:

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  12. Jan 16

    Celebrating with a view of Dr. King's hometown Atlanta GA as seen from . Photo by , also from .

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  13. Jan 16

    MEDIA: Don't miss our pre-Super Bowl event at on Feb. 1! Apply to secure your spot by Jan. 27:

    2 replies 34 retweets 124 likes
  14. Jan 16

    All in the name of science.. demands measure the pressure of my eyes

    81 replies 320 retweets 1,291 likes
  15. Jan 14

    This is what a spacewalk is: 400km of void under your feet

    245 replies 4,293 retweets 9,641 likes
  16. Jan 14

    : The second spacewalk of 2017 saw two astronauts hook up new gear to improve the space station's power systems.

    #ICYMI: Spacewalkers Wrap up Power Upgrades
    #ICYMI: The second spacewalk of 2017 saw two astronauts hook up new gear to improve the space station's power systems.
    26 replies 564 retweets 1,339 likes
  17. Jan 14

    A pair of spacewalkers and robotics controllers continued working this week to recharge the space station's power systems.

    Space to Ground: A Recharging Spacewalk!: 01/13/2017
    A pair of spacewalkers and robotics controllers continued working this week to recharge the space station's power systems.
    9 replies 228 retweets 624 likes
  18. Jan 13

    ⚡️ Thanks again for your out of this world insights! 🚀Remember to your space questions! 🛰️

    7 replies 62 retweets 247 likes
  19. Jan 13

    Astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Thomas Pesquet finish spacewalk at 12:20pm ET (5:20pm GMT) after 5 hrs, 58 min.

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    32 replies 261 retweets 684 likes
  20. Jan 13

    . & end second spacewalk of 2017 today at 12:20pm ET (5:20pm GMT) after 5hrs, 58min.

    7 replies 86 retweets 286 likes

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