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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jan 2

    THIS is . The image taken by - shown in its original version (left) & sharpened version (on right) - is the most detailed image of the farthest object ever explored by a spacecraft.

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  2. A lot of the work here at the Lab is focused on the NEW – innovative, cutting-edge – but one part of the Lab deals with things that are old. Really old. Like 4.5 billion years old. Check out 's Meteorite Lab ☄️

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  3. Jan 3

    , now in stereo! The science team created the first stereo image pair of Ultima Thule. This image can be viewed with stereo (3D) glasses to reveal the unique Kuiper Belt object's three-dimensional shape.

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  4. Jan 3

    Zoom with a view: Made from two images taken 38 minutes apart, here is ! The "Thule" lobe is closest to the spacecraft. As Ultima Thule is seen to rotate, hints of the topography can be perceived.

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  5. Retweeted
    Jan 3

    My new sketch of ’s small Kuiper Belt object, ! It’s a glimpse into the discussions going on behind the scenes: what do the shapes and colors mean and what geologic processes are at play? We will soon find out! – At JHU/APL Kossiakoff Center

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  6. Jan 3

    LIVE NOW: Press Briefing from : Ultima Thule & Closest Approach Results

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  7. Retweeted
    Jan 3

    We've just confirmed encounter mode exit which means we've offically ended the 9-day flyby set of commands! Wahoooooooo!@@NASANewHorizons

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  8. Jan 3

    the building of ! The spacecraft team conducts a "fit check" of the 2.1-meter (nearly 7-foot) dish antenna Feb. 1, 2005, at . New Horizons made history this week with the historic flyby of , the farthest object ever explored by spacecraft.

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  9. Retweeted
    Jan 2

    used to be 2 separate objects. It likely formed over time as a rotating cloud of small, icy bodies started to combine. Eventually, 2 larger bodies remained & slowly spiraled closer until they touched, forming the bi-lobed object we see today:

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  10. Jan 2

    They're here. The clearest images and first science results we have of - the farthest object ever explored by spacecraft - from the flyby. Don't miss the unveiling TODAY at 2pm ET.

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  11. Jan 2

    A spacecraft rock song as only can do it! 🚀 The guitarist released this personal tribute to , dedicated to the New Years flyby of . "Limitless wonders in a never-ending sky...The future is beckoning."

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  12. Jan 1

    Success! Mission team members and leadership revel in excitement as signals confirming is healthy reach the mission operations center at . The spacecraft will continue downloading images of & other data in the days and months ahead.

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  13. Retweeted
    Jan 1

    . teams celebrate after the spacecraft sent a signal that it is healthy and collected data during the flyby of -

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  14. Jan 1

    🚨First image of ! 🚨At left is a composite of two images taken by , which provides the best indication of Ultima Thule's size and shape so far (artist’s impression on right). More photos to come on Jan 2nd!

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  15. Retweeted
    Dec 31

    New Horizons just completed all radio science uplinks and released the DSN stations. Next up is the Phone Home Jan 1 10:30am EST. Ultima ready for close up!

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  16. Jan 1

    LIVE NOW: press briefing - Updates on spacecraft status, latest images & data download schedule from

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  17. Jan 1

    LIVE NOW: First Images of as well as updates on status and flyby success, from the Mission Operations Center at

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  18. Jan 1

    TODAY at 10:15am (ET), the team shares the first image of - as well as updates on spacecraft status and flyby success - from the Mission Operations Center at ! Where to watch:

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  19. Dec 31

    The spacecraft zipped past just moments ago, making history once again! Join us tomorrow at 10am ET for live coverage of the signal-acquisition activities from mission operations, confirming spacecraft status & flyby success!

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  20. Dec 31

    The farthest flyby of a planetary object in history. 4 billion miles from the Sun. A billion miles from Pluto. Be a part of this historic moment.

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