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We're streaming today's "ring of fire" eclipse—also known as an annular solar eclipse—with live updates from Oregon to Texas. #AskNASA your questions! go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2023
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It's here–the deepest, sharpest infrared view of the universe to date: Webb's First Deep Field.
Previewed by on July 11, it shows galaxies once invisible to us. The full set of 's first full-color images & data will be revealed July 12: nasa.gov/webbfirstimages
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Remembering Stephen Hawking, a renowned physicist and ambassador of science. His theories unlocked a universe of possibilities that we & the world are exploring. May you keep flying like superman in microgravity, as you said to astronauts on in 2014
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IMPACT SUCCESS! Watch from #DARTMIssion’s DRACO Camera, as the vending machine-sized spacecraft successfully collides with asteroid Dimorphos, which is the size of a football stadium and poses no threat to Earth.
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This is the first time in human history have entered the from a commercially-made spacecraft. and have finally arrived to the orbiting laboratory in 's Dragon Endeavour spacecraft.
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We have liftoff. History is made as launch from for the first time in nine years on the Crew Dragon:
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Space is hard. We commend ’s attempt to land their #Chandrayaan2 mission on the Moon’s South Pole. You have inspired us with your journey and look forward to future opportunities to explore our solar system together.
New record! We’ve found 7 Earth-sized planets around a single star outside our solar system; 3 in habitable zone: nasa.gov/press-release/
We're saddened by the passing of celebrated #HiddenFigures mathematician Katherine Johnson. Today, we celebrate her 101 years of life and honor her legacy of excellence that broke down racial and social barriers: go.nasa.gov/2SUMtN2
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The Moon already belongs to everybody, even Seokjin.
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We are going.
For the first time, the rocket and fly together. #Artemis I begins a new chapter in human lunar exploration.
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Hey @ArianaGrande, we saw 'NASA' trending this morning and thought it was about one of our new discoveries. But we realized that you might need some space.
🎶 It’s like you’re the universe and we’re N-A-S-A 🎶
Check out the universe: go.nasa.gov/2SFTWA0
Cosmic cliffs & a sea of stars. reveals baby stars in the Carina Nebula, where ultraviolet radiation and stellar winds shape colossal walls of dust and gas. nasa.gov/webbfirstimages #UnfoldTheUniverse
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Better together. International collaboration gave us the most powerful space telescope ever made, and the deepest infrared views of the universe ever seen. With our partners at and , the science can begin. Together we #UnfoldTheUniverse: go.nasa.gov/3azyGqM
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It happened. Today our #MarsHelicopter proved that powered, controlled flight from the surface of another planet is possible. It takes a little ingenuity, perseverance, and spirit to make that opportunity a reality: go.nasa.gov/3tvLoed
Take Five: Captured in exquisite detail, peered through the thick dust of Stephan’s Quintet, a galaxy cluster showing huge shockwaves and tidal tails. This is a front-row seat to galactic evolution: nasa.gov/webbfirstimages #UnfoldTheUniverse
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Merry Christmas! We got you a new telescope.
The James Webb Space Telescope launched today, beginning a one-million-mile journey to see 13.5 billion years into the past. Follow and join the quest to #UnfoldTheUniverse: go.nasa.gov/3qHIEKT
We celebrate the life of Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek actor, trailblazer, and role model, who symbolized to so many what was possible. She partnered with us to recruit some of the first women and minority astronauts, and inspired generations to reach for the stars.
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Here it is: humanity’s final look at as it heads into deep space to answer our biggest questions. Alone in the vastness of space, Webb will soon begin an approximately two-week process to deploy its antennas, mirrors, and sunshield. #UnfoldTheUniverse
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"Endeavour arriving!" Welcome to the , Crew-2!
Their arrival means there are now 11 humans aboard our orbiting laboratory, a number not seen since the space shuttle era. Hugs abound.
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10 years.
20 million gigabytes of data.
425 million hi-res images of the Sun.
A new time-lapse video marks a decade of operations for our Solar Dynamics Observatory. Watch: youtu.be/l3QQQu7QLoM
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Welcome aboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft!
In this video from space, and reveal the name of their capsule: Endeavour. Take a look inside as the crew continues their journey to the : youtu.be/llbIzbOStt4
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Smoke from wildfires in the #AmazonRainforest spreads across several Brazilian states in this natural-color image taken by a instrument on the Suomi NPP satellite. Although it is fire season in Brazil, the number of fires may be record-setting: go.nasa.gov/2zbdf9f
LIVE NOW: We are launching astronauts to the from for the first time in nine years. Liftoff is at 3:22pm ET. #LaunchAmerica
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Some stars go out with a bang. In these images of the Southern Ring planetary nebula, shows a dying star cloaked by dust and layers of light. Explore this star's final performance at nasa.gov/webbfirstimages #UnfoldTheUniverse.
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"Thanks for flying ."
📍 Current Location: Planet Earth
A 2:48pm ET, and splashed down, marking the first splashdown of an American crew spacecraft in 45 years. #LaunchAmerica
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LIVE NOW: History is about to be made. Watch as #LaunchAmerica to the from American soil for the first time in nine years: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1 twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
🚀 We have LIFTOFF to Mars! The Atlas V takes flight with our rover. The #CountdownToMars continues as Perseverance begins her 7-month journey to the Red Planet!
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Space is lovely, dark and deep. You're looking at the deepest infrared image of the universe ever taken—the first full-color image from .
Go deeper on the galaxies of SMACS 0723 at nasa.gov/webbfirstimages #UnfoldTheUniverse
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That's one small boop for the pup; one giant boop for pupkind. 🐾🚀
"We are not going to launch today."
Due to the weather conditions, the launch is scrubbing. Our next opportunity will be Saturday, May 30 at 3:22pm ET. Live #LaunchAmerica coverage will begin at 11am ET.
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📸 Wish you were here! sent home its first photo after #MarsLanding:
InSight’s view is a flat, smooth expanse called Elysium Planitia, but its workspace is below the surface, where it will study Mars’ deep interior.
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A purple nebula, in honor of Prince, who passed away today. go.nasa.gov/1r2pT3W
Happy 99th birthday to retired mathematician Katherine Johnson! Her calculations were critical to early spaceflight: go.nasa.gov/2iwViML
LIVE NOW: The #Artemis era of exploration begins today with I, the first integrated test flight of the rocket and spacecraft that will bring humanity to the Moon. Watch and embark on their first voyage. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
This image of the Pillars of Creation helps astronomers determine how stars form. Plus, it makes pretty sweet digital wallpaper.
Download high-resolution images from webbtelescope.org.
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Resilience rises. 🚀
The Crew-1 mission has lifted off on a Falcon 9 rocket from at 7:27pm ET and is en route to the . #LaunchAmerica
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We mourn the passing of Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, who piloted humanity’s first voyage to the surface of another world. An advocate for exploration, inspired generations and his legacy propels us further into the cosmos: go.nasa.gov/3vqO6SR
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The hatches are open and NASA's Crew-1 astronauts Shannon Walker, , , and are the newest residents aboard the . Welcome aboard!
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The four astronauts of #Crew4 are set to launch to our orbiting laboratory on April 27 at 3:52am ET (7:52 UTC).
Join us RIGHT NOW for the prelaunch teleconference with program experts: youtu.be/SeYu4t4XxDo
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LIVE NOW: #LaunchAmerica, Take 2. 🎬 Watch as fly to the from U.S. soil for the first time in nine years:
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Docking confirmed! and officially docked to the at 10:16am ET:
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Unveiling the secrets of the Swan Nebula 🦢
This new image from is helping scientists chronicle the evolution of this awe-inspiring nebula, which only came to resemble the shape of a swan’s neck relatively recently. go.nasa.gov/35ultqr
These 7 Earth-sized planets were seen by around a nearby, ultra-cool dwarf star called TRAPPIST-1: go.nasa.gov/2lw5eDZ
When 4th grader and self-proclaimed “Guardian of the Galaxy”, Jack, wrote to us about applying for a job, we replied go.nasa.gov/2ffMwkR
Our spacecraft stuck the #MarsLanding!
Its new home is Elysium Planitia, a still, flat region where it’s set to study seismic waves and heat deep below the surface of the Red Planet for a planned two-year mission. Learn more: nasa.gov/insight
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Don't want to miss a thing? Watch the final moments from the #DARTMission on its collision course with asteroid Dimporphos.
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Together with , we will return human spaceflight to American soil after nearly a decade. Tomorrow is not only a big day for our teams – it’s a big day for our country.
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#LaunchAmerica
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Astronaut Alvin Drew and scientist Sarah Noble respond to the #BroomstickChallenge, showing that basic physics works every day of the year — not just February 10th.
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We have LIFTOFF of the Space Telescope!
At 7:20am ET (12:20 UTC), the beginning of a new, exciting decade of science climbed to the sky. Webb’s mission to #UnfoldTheUniverse will change our understanding of space as we know it.
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🖖 We wish you all the best on your flight to space.
You are, and always shall be, our friend. go.nasa.gov/3BrjIez
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Four new astronauts through the hatch and seven crewmembers total on the !
After almost exactly a day from launch, #Crew3 is aboard the orbiting laboratory.
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Each second, 1.5 million tons of solar material shoot off the Sun into space. The magnetosphere shields Earth, but the solar wind can get in near the poles and disrupt satellite, radio & GPS signals. 3 new missions aim to improve this technology problem: go.nasa.gov/2D7pIfZ
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You don’t look a day over 4.5 billion years. ☀️
#HappyNewYear from the star of the show that makes all this possible. We begin a new orbit around our Sun, 93 million miles (150 million kilometers) from Earth. nasa.gov/sun
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. and have been lifted out of the water and are aboard the Go Navigator. Welcome home. #LaunchAmerica
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The TRAPPIST-1 star & 7 Earth-sized planets orbiting it, are relatively close to us; located ~40 light-years away: go.nasa.gov/2lvVN7G
Giant news from a giant planet!
captured a new view of Jupiter in infrared light, uncovering clues to the planet’s inner life. Two moons, rings, and distant galaxies are visible. Get the details: go.nasa.gov/3pErDkC
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👀 We see your comments about a zodiac story that re-emerges every few years. No, we did not change the zodiac.
When the Babylonians invented the constellations 3,000 years ago, they chose to leave out a 13th sign. So, we did the math: go.nasa.gov/3gZnBwK
Here's #SolarEclipse2017 views of totality in Nebraska! Take a look here and watch our live show for more: nasa.gov/eclipselive
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In the #2020NewYear, we'll launch our next Mars rover!
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Earth is special. 🌎 It's the only place in the universe that we know contains life. Celebrate its beauty by taking a look at these breathtaking images of our home planet, as captured by crew members aboard the : go.nasa.gov/2MZ8GIT
LIVE NOW: We are ready to #LaunchAmerica. Are you? 🚀
Watch coverage of the NASA Crew-1 mission. Liftoff is at 7:27pm ET: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1 twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
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VIEWS FROM SPACE: Just 2 minutes before liftoff, astronaut Chris Cassidy took this photo of from nearly 250 miles up, showing the Falcon 9 rocket on the pad. #LaunchAmerica
Stage separation confirmed! The Dragon is now floating freely and flying toward the with science, supplies, and holiday treats aboard for the .
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Queen Elizabeth II's reign spanned all of spaceflight, predating both Sputnik and Explorer 1.
As we join the planet in marking her passing, we are moved by the curiosity Her Royal Highness showed our explorers over the years.
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Earth received ’s final signal at 7:55am ET. Cassini is now part of the planet it studied. Thanks for the science #GrandFinale
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Splashdown.
After traveling 1.4 million miles through space, orbiting the Moon, and collecting data that will prepare us to send astronauts on future #Artemis missions, the spacecraft is home.
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Don’t miss out on an event that happens once in a Pink Moon! 🌕
Tonight, beginning at 11:32pm ET, peek outside to witness what will be the first of two supermoons for 2021. Get the details: go.nasa.gov/3sYGNjz
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#ThanksOppy for being the little rover that could! A planned 90-day mission to explore Mars turned into 15 years of ground-breaking discoveries and record-breaking achievements. Here's a look: twitter.com/i/moments/1095
Skywatchers, you're in for a once-in-a-lifetime treat! Jupiter & Saturn are doing a planetary dance that will result in the Great Conjunction on Dec 21, just after sunset. Find out:
🤩 When and where to look up
📷 How to photograph the conjunction
Visit: nasa.tumblr.com/post/637859420
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If a black hole erupts in space and no one is around to observe it, does it make a sound?
Not to worry; the Observatory is here with new #BlackHoleWeek sonifications from galaxy clusters far, far away. Listen: go.nasa.gov/3MSqz6c
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In a historic feat by & , a black hole image has been captured for the 1st time. Several of our missions observed the same black hole using different light wavelengths and collected data to understand the black hole's environment. Details: go.nasa.gov/2Uwj1PF
"No matter where you are on planet Earth, this is a good thing."
CEO reflects on the success of the #LaunchAmerica mission and what it means for commercial space capability:
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See the Pillars of Creation like never before!
First made famous by in 1995, revisited this iconic part of the Eagle Nebula, revealing new details and hidden stars: go.nasa.gov/3Da98fe
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The year 2021 was one for the books, so what will 2022 bring? No matter what, remember: You are made of star stuff. Sparkly, glorious star stuff. ✨
#HappyNewYear from all of us at NASA!
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Hear the crickets? During totality of #SolarEclipse2017 the crickets begin to chirp because they think it's night: nasa.gov/eclipselive
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