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  1. 14 minutes ago

    'Arrokoth': a Native American term meaning “sky” in the Powhatan/Algonquian language. With consent from Powhatan Tribal elders and representatives, it's now the official name for the Kuiper Belt object visited by . About today's ceremony:

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  2. 1 hour ago

    Over 6 years, a chemistry lab inside the belly of has inhaled Martian air & analyzed its composition. Scientists found that the nitrogen & argon follow a predictable seasonal pattern — but not oxygen. Learn about the newest Martian mystery:

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  3. 2 hours ago

    LIVE: The second briefing on upcoming spacewalks by & to repair the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer on . Learn about the specialized tools used for this complex repair and the goals of each spacewalk. Watch:

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  4. 3 hours ago

    LIVE: Experts discuss upcoming spacewalks by & to repair the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer instrument on . These will be the most complex spacewalks of this kind since the servicing of the Hubble telescope. Watch:

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  5. 4 hours ago

    In upcoming spacewalks, and will venture outside to repair the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer. Learn more in today's briefings: 2pm ET Program and science overview 3pm ET Tools, techniques & objectives Watch:

    AMS instrument outside space station
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  6. 6 hours ago

    What is Gateway 🛰️? This lunar outpost will be where our astronauts live & work around the Moon, just about a 5-day, 250,000-mile commute from Earth. What questions do you have about Gateway? Send them & check back for responses! More:

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  7. 22 hours ago

    Q: What did Mercury say when it was asked to line up between Earth & the Sun? A: I'll pass! 😎 We witnessed a rare treat during today's , which only happens ~13 times a century! Revel in the views captured our -observing satellite:

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    The world’s reaction was as humbling as its views. Inspired that a day doing our job could mean the honor of conducting the first , here is a glimpse of that moment and what it meant to us.

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    Nov 11

    That's all, folks! Mercury has left the disk of the Sun, completing the transit. The next Mercury transit is in 2032 — so in the meantime, you can read up on 's TESS mission, which uses transits in other star systems to look for exoplanets!

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    Nov 11

    The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette, center, as it transits across the face of the Sun, behind the Washington Monument, Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, in Washington. Mercury’s last transit was in 2016. The next won’t happen again until 2032. More:

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    Nov 11

    Just a few more minutes in today's ! Watch Mercury complete its journey across the Sun through the eyes of our Solar Dynamics Observatory satellite ➡️ . SDO keeps a constant eye on the Sun, so it has a prime view for transits like this! 🛰☀️

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    As the US observes , astronaut Chris Cassidy discusses how his SEAL training impacts his astronaut experience ahead of his April 2020 mission to the station.

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  13. Nov 11

    On , we take a moment to salute those who serve and have served in our nation’s military, including some of our & . Here's a message from who also serves as an officer in the :

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    Nov 11

    Remember when the Moon blocked the Sun? Today’s Mercury transit is kind of like that. Mercury passes between the Sun and Earth, but it is MUCH farther away than the Moon, so it appears as a tiny dot blocking a tiny bit of light.

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  15. Nov 11

    For the next few hours, Mercury will pass between the Earth & the Sun, silhouetting it against our home star. As you watch the : 😎 Use solar viewing glasses ☀️ Don't look directly at the Sun 🔭 Use a telescope with solar filters More:

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    Nov 11

    Happening Now: The planet Mercury passes directly in front of the Sun! ✨ This view from Washington, DC this morning. See more views: (for this image on Flickr: )

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    Nov 11

    Mercury transits are relatively rare — the next one isn't until 2032! Watch Mercury make its trek across the Sun today at 🛰⚫️☀️

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  18. Nov 11

    Happening Now: The planet Mercury passes directly in front of the Sun! ✨ This front-row seat view is from our -observing satellite that keeps a constant eye on the Sun from its position in orbit around Earth. See more views:

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  19. Nov 11

    Good morning, Sunshine! ☀️ Today, Mercury will pass between the Earth & the Sun, silhouetting it against our home star. This passage will begin at approximately 7:35am ET and last for more than five hours. Here's how you can watch the :

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  20. Nov 10

    Tomorrow, Earthlings will be treated to a rare cosmic event — a Mercury transit. ☀️🔭 From our perspective, the planet Mercury will look like a tiny black dot gliding across the Sun’s face. Discover how you can safely watch the transit:

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