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    Apr 10

    "Houston, we've had a problem." Apollo 13 was known as a "successful failure" after the crew's safe return following a catastrophic explosion. 50 years later, astronauts & flight directors reflect on the mission in our new documentary, "Home Safe." LIVE:

    Historic image of Apollo capsule splashdown in the ocean with title: Apollo 13: Home Safe
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  2. Retweeted
    Apr 11

    America has an ambitious future in space exploration. We will use the same courage and ingenuity displayed 50 years ago in Apollo 13 to propel forward. Read this op-ed by me and Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell:

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  3. Retweeted
    11 hours ago

    Happy Easter from the International Space Station!

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  4. 3 hours ago

    Exploration of the Moon will require tools of all shapes & sizes – from sweeping orbiters to the tiniest of rovers. 🤖In the “Honey, I Shrunk the NASA Payload” challenge, seeks instrument designs for a sustained human lunar presence. Get involved:

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  5. 5 hours ago

    No matter how far away you go, you never forget your roots 🏡 From 250 miles above Earth, Jessica Meir & Chris Cassidy will answer questions submitted by students from their home state of Maine. Watch Monday on NASA TV at 1:20pm ET:

    23 replies 147 retweets 974 likes
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  6. 6 hours ago

    🎥 Some of our favorite video playlists are now in one place. Watch interviews with , see progress on our Moon missions and enjoy NASA TV in 4K. Dive in to enjoy :

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  7. 9 hours ago

    Want to help save Earth's coral reefs? Here's your chance! Scientists from created a new citizen science project that lets you identify coral by using an app. 🌊 🐠 Enjoy & take a step towards saving our amazing underwater worlds:

    Crystal clear view of an underwater coral reef with differetn species of yelllow and blue fish swimming by.
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  8. Retweeted
    Apr 11

    This vibrant 2008 sunset illuminated the thin layers of Earth’s atmosphere over South America. The end of another day. 11 days remain until the anniversary, so we're sharing photos from our orbiting laboratory, also in honor of the anniversary.

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  9. Retweeted
    Apr 11

    “Our goal now is to return to the Moon to stay, in a sustainable way,” said Administrator Bridenstine. 🌙Learn how is marking the Apollo 13 anniversary digitally: (5/5)

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  10. Retweeted
    Apr 9

    Galaxy collisions are the ultimate in slow-motion stunts. ⏱️ When a pair of galaxies encounters each other, it takes 1-2 billion years for them to merge and settle down. The stars already in the galaxies don’t change much, but the collision can spark lots of new stars to form! ✨

    This image is of 12 different galaxy collisions taken by Hubble Space Telescope.
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  11. Apr 11

    Earthset, sunrise & stunning views of the Moon's surface, as Apollo 13 astronauts would have seen it. 🌒 🎥 Enjoy as you visit the far side of the Moon in this visualization using data from our Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter:

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  12. Apr 11

    It all comes down to this. In honor of Earth's Observatory's 20th anniversary & the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we asked you to pick 's all-time best image. Voting ends tomorrow at 9am ET. Learn more about your favorite images:

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    Apr 11

    50 years ago, lead flight director Gene Kranz and his team used this room to communicate to the crew and bring the astronauts home safely. From coffee mugs to consoles, check out the project that preserved the Mission Operations Control Room:

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  14. Apr 11

    Moon dust is a formidable adversary. The grains are as fine as powder and as sharp as tiny shards of glass. The Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover is running tests to ensure its wheels are dust-proof in advance of going to the Moon in 2023.

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    Apr 11

    On April 11, 1970, launched with a mission to land on the Moon 🚀🌕👨‍🚀. After an oxygen tank on board failed, the landing was aborted. Instead, the crew circled the Moon before coming back to Earth. Check out this HD video recreating what the crew saw.

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    Apr 10

    200,000 miles from Earth. An explosion. Out-of-the-box thinking and even some duct tape. Hear from astronauts Jim Lovell and Fred Haise of on the legacy of NASA’s “successful failure” on this week’s episode of “Houston, We Have a Podcast.”

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    Apr 11

    From the NASA archives: Apollo 13 lifted off today in 1970 on what was to be the third Moon landing mission. But soon, astronauts Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise would have a problem to solve.

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  18. Apr 10

    This week: 👨‍🚀 Three space travelers arrive safely at the 🔬 4,000+ pounds of research return to Earth from space 🚀 We mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission Here’s a look at these stories and more:

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  19. Apr 10

    It was a mission burdened with problems from the beginning. But failure was not an option. Here's a sneak peek at NASA TV's new Apollo 13 documentary, “Home Safe.” Tune in one hour from now at 8pm ET for the premiere:

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  20. Apr 10

    “Houston, we’ve had a problem.” After a catastrophic accident, Apollo 13 returned safely to Earth due to the ingenuity of mission control. Join & experts on to ask ?'s about the mission. 📅 Monday, April 13 🕒 3pm ET 🔗

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