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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Mar 27

    We heard your requests for more things to do with . You asked for activities for students, do-it-yourself projects, virtual tours of the solar system and more amazing space images. Now they’re all in one place! 👇

    NASA at Home graphic with Moon rising in background
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    1 hour ago

    The four Magnetospheric Multiscale spacecraft study the magnetic processes happening in space near Earth. 🛰🌎 Print and fold your own models of the spacecraft: Find more activities at .

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  3. 2 hours ago

    LIVE: Chief Scientist Jim Green and director Dr. Penny Boston participate in an panel about the search for signs of life on Mars and the implications of this discovery. How to watch:

    Mars Perseverance rover illustration on Martian surface
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  4. 3 hours ago

    Our Mars rover will search for habitable conditions & signs of past microbial life. But what if we find the signs? Our Chief Scientist Jim Green & director Dr. Penny Boston discuss in a 1pm ET panel. How to watch:

    Mars landscape image taken by Viking mission
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  5. 3 hours ago

    The numbers are in: more than 12,000 of you have applied to ! This new Generation of will help us explore the Moon in preparation for Mars. We’ll introduce the new class in the summer of 2021:

    49 replies 266 retweets 1,816 likes
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  6. Retweeted
    3 hours ago

    JUST IN: More than 12,000 people representing every U.S. state, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories applied to last month. Thanks for your interest in becoming a part of the Generation:

    , , and 2 others
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  7. 17 hours ago

    As comes to a close, join us in taking a look back at our month-long commemoration honoring :

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  8. 19 hours ago

    In preparation for the first flight test of 's with aboard, joint teams have been successfully simulating different phases of the upcoming mission — from hatch closure to undocking with the :

    On Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, SpaceX teams in Firing Room 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the company's Mission Control in Hawthorne, California, along with NASA flight controllers in Mission Control Houston, executed a full simulation of launch and docking of the Crew Dragon spacecraft, with NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley (front) participating in SpaceX's flight simulator.
    40 replies 275 retweets 1,818 likes
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  9. 21 hours ago

    This is your last chance to apply for a dream job! The next class of generation astronauts will have the opportunity to journey to the Moon, Mars and beyond. Applications to close at 11:59pm ET:

    NASA astronaut Jessica Meir takes an out-of-this-world "space-selfie" during a spacewalk she conducted with NASA astronaut Christina Koch (out of frame) to install new lithium-ion batteries that store and distribute power collected from solar arrays on the station’s Port-6 truss structure.
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  10. Retweeted
    24 hours ago

    Last day to sign up to with for upcoming missions to the Moon and Mars. Just look at these pics 🔥

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  11. 21 hours ago

    Cosmic detective work 🔍: astronomers find the best evidence yet of an elusive mid-sized black hole. The object gave away its existence by tearing apart a star that passed too close. More:

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    Mar 31

    Looking for something to do this afternoon? 👀 Today at 4pm ET, cozy up and tune in as reads "Astro Girl" by Ken Wilson-Max live on her ! 📖 Watch here:

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  13. Retweeted
    Mar 31

    NASA's , currently living aboard the space station, shares tips on how people at home can keep their mental and physical and well-being in shape during difficult times on Earth -- and how it's very similar to an astronaut's routine in space.

    Jessica Meir's Tips for Health at Home
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  14. Mar 31

    The newest generation astronauts revealed the advice they'd give to their younger selves: "Work on things that you think matter." "Keep that curiosity alive." "Find mentors early." Are you ready to ? Today is the last day to apply:

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  15. Retweeted
    Mar 31

    At , we spend a lot of time studying clouds ☁️ -- both here on Earth and on other planets. We even study how clouds form, and you can too! Today, we're showing you how to create a cloud in a bottle.

    29 replies 235 retweets 1,452 likes
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  16. Mar 31

    NEWS: Astronaut Shannon Walker has been assigned to the first operational mission to , targeted for later this year. This will be the second crewed flight for :

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  17. Mar 30

    “There is a calling in all of us to explore the unknown, push the boundaries and redefine what is possible.” Former SEAL and medical doctor opens up about why he applied to in this Spotlight:

    29 replies 226 retweets 1,581 likes
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  18. Retweeted
    Mar 30

    Some of you spotted the special message I’m carrying to Mars along with the 10.9+ million names you all sent in. “Explore As One” is written in Morse code in the Sun’s rays, which connect our home planet with the one I'll explore. Together, we persevere.

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  19. Mar 30

    We want YOU to help us choose our best Earth image. 🌎 Show your home planet some love by voting on your favorite image for Tournament Earth! 32 nominees will be narrowed down to 1 champion. Which will take home the title? Vote now:

    37 replies 398 retweets 1,804 likes
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  20. Mar 30

    Dear families, educators and lifelong learners, We have a series of virtual book readings for you to enjoy ! 📚TODAY and each weekday at 4pm ET, will read a children’s book on Live. Tune in: See you online, NASA

    57 replies 629 retweets 2,794 likes
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  21. Retweeted
    Mar 30

    Congrats to the finalists of the 2020 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts – Academic Linkage competition! These teams of university students provided creative ideas for one of four categories that will improve our ability to operate in space.

    15 replies 127 retweets 1,194 likes
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