NASAVerified account

@NASA

Explore the universe and discover our home planet with . We usually post in EST (UTC-5)

Joined December 2007
Born on October 1, 1958

Tweets

You blocked @NASA

Are you sure you want to view these Tweets? Viewing Tweets won't unblock @NASA

  1. 6 hours ago

    This week, we welcomed a new crew aboard the , announced rover’s two new science findings on the Red Planet and celebrated . Take a look at the stories happening This Week at NASA: .

    Undo
  2. 7 hours ago

    As the first person ever to step onto the Moon, Neil Armstrong’s small step on the lunar surface was a giant leap for mankind. Discover the legacy of the former engineer, test pilot and astronaut:

    Undo
  3. 7 hours ago

    We’re opening our doors for social media users to come behind-the-scenes for the launch of 's Parker , a mission to touch the Sun. Apply to attend this event at in Florida July 29-31:

    Undo
  4. Retweeted

    Ryan Zeigler, a planetary scientist and the lunar sample curator, talks about the moon rocks brought to Earth during Apollo, the facilities that keep them, and what we're still learning from them.

    Undo
  5. Retweeted

    and have made the decision to postpone the June 14 launch of carrying . The L-1011 and will return to Vandenberg Air Force Base for testing and a new launch date will be determined.

    Undo
  6. 10 hours ago

    One crew returns to Earth, another crew launches to space and two prepare for a 6.5 hour spacewalk. Take a look at what’s happening this week aboard the : . Ask questions using

    Undo
  7. 11 hours ago

    LIVE NOW: Experts discuss how our flying observatory uses the vantage point of New Zealand to study celestial objects best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere:

    Undo
  8. 12 hours ago

    Our flying observatory, , is in New Zealand to study celestial objects best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere. Starting at 5pm ET, hear directly from our team of experts who help us study the universe from 45,000 feet:

    Undo
  9. 13 hours ago

    Out of a sea of silver sparkles from nearby stars, a ripple of bright blue gas threads through this galaxy like a misshapen lake, seen by . Keen eyes can also see other galaxies that appear as stars but reveal their true nature upon closer look:

    Undo
  10. 14 hours ago

    About 70% of our planet is ocean, with an average depth of >12,400ft. Given that light doesn’t penetrate much deeper than 330ft, most of our planet is in a perpetual state of darkness. Discover 8 more water facts for :

    Undo
  11. Retweeted
    15 hours ago

    .’s new “Waterways from Earth” feature uses our satellite 🛰 and astronaut 👩🏽‍🚀 images.

    Show this thread
    Undo
  12. 15 hours ago

    .’s introduction to microgravity on her first mission to included a hair-raising experience! Learn more about her arrival to space today:

    Undo
  13. 16 hours ago

    With the arrival of three new crew members, now has six people living aboard. The hatch opened at 11:17am ET to welcome , and Sergey Prokopyev. WATCH:

    Undo
  14. 16 hours ago

    Happiness looks like this! comes through the hatch to begin her first stay living and working on . Get updates:

    Undo
  15. 17 hours ago

    Three humans orbited Earth 34 times before today's arrival and docking to the . Watch them open the hatch and enter their new home: .

    Undo
  16. 19 hours ago

    Docking confirmed! , and Sergey Prokopyev officially docked to the ’s Rassvet module at 9:01am ET:

    Undo
  17. 19 hours ago

    The Soyuz spacecraft that launched from Earth Wednesday is on its final approach to dock with . Watch:

    Undo
  18. 20 hours ago

    LIVE NOW: Here's your opportunity to watch the remarkable 17,000 mph, in-orbit dance that brings together the International and the Soyuz capsule carrying three humans. Watch:

    Undo
  19. 21 hours ago

    An hour from now, you can watch and crew arrive to the aboard the Soyuz rocket that launched Wednesday! 🚀 Starting at 8:15am ET, watch our live coverage:

    Undo
  20. Retweeted
    Jun 7

    Humankind’s most advanced technology serves as the foreground for a timeless land.

    Undo

Loading seems to be taking a while.

Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

    You may also like

    ·