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This week, we welcomed a new crew aboard the @Space_Station, announced @MarsCuriosity rover’s two new science findings on the Red Planet and celebrated #NASA60th. Take a look at the stories happening This Week at NASA: https://youtu.be/xNerVZZYPNU .pic.twitter.com/0q7EjI3LXu

We’re opening our doors for social media users to come behind-the-scenes for the launch of @NASASun's Parker #SolarProbe, a mission to touch the Sun. Apply to attend this #NASASocial event at @NASAKennedy in Florida July 29-31: https://go.nasa.gov/2LxDnPO pic.twitter.com/JZ7JUFLgiq

One crew returns to Earth, another crew launches to space and two @NASA_Astronauts prepare for a 6.5 hour spacewalk. Take a look at what’s happening this week aboard the @Space_Station: https://youtu.be/Rg0wfmvtax4 . Ask questions using #SpaceToGroundpic.twitter.com/nHizyEfSLR

LIVE NOW: Experts discuss how our @SOFIAtelescope flying observatory uses the vantage point of New Zealand to study celestial objects best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere: https://www.facebook.com/SOFIAtelescope/videos/1842082852502234/ …pic.twitter.com/WUHvbncOEt

Our flying observatory, @SOFIAtelescope, 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: https://www.facebook.com/SOFIAtelescope/ pic.twitter.com/PdV0cPVntd

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 @NASAHubble. Keen eyes can also see other galaxies that appear as stars but reveal their true nature upon closer look: https://go.nasa.gov/2Jo8noL pic.twitter.com/9xn3lgYxYc

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 #WorldOceansDay: https://nasa.tumblr.com/post/174696191429/9-ocean-facts-you-likely-dont-know-but-should …pic.twitter.com/br1Rb8Tk6E

.@AstroSerena’s introduction to microgravity on her first mission to @Space_Station included a hair-raising experience! Learn more about her arrival to space today: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation pic.twitter.com/IHemeiNfSS

With the arrival of three new crew members, @Space_Station now has six people living aboard. The hatch opened at 11:17am ET to welcome @AstroSerena, @Astro_Alex and Sergey Prokopyev. WATCH: http://www.nasa.gov/live pic.twitter.com/p41QhBWC1Y

Happiness looks like this! @AstroSerena comes through the hatch to begin her first stay living and working on @Space_Station. Get updates: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/ pic.twitter.com/nrp8OODUPa

Three humans orbited Earth 34 times before today's arrival and docking to the @Space_Station. Watch them open the hatch and enter their new home: https://go.nasa.gov/2LzwI7I .pic.twitter.com/YXTrB6rCdR

Docking confirmed! @AstroSerena, @Astro_Alex and Sergey Prokopyev officially docked to the @Space_Station’s Rassvet module at 9:01am ET: http://www.nasa.gov/live pic.twitter.com/T4rH5H7HTt

The Soyuz spacecraft that launched from Earth Wednesday is on its final approach to dock with @Space_Station. Watch: http://www.nasa.gov/live pic.twitter.com/h3HxjJ4a1z

LIVE NOW: Here's your opportunity to watch the remarkable 17,000 mph, in-orbit dance that brings together the International @Space_Station and the Soyuz capsule carrying three humans. Watch: https://go.nasa.gov/2xTH9Rk pic.twitter.com/q24T02I76F

An hour from now, you can watch @AstroSerena and crew arrive to the @Space_Station aboard the Soyuz rocket that launched Wednesday! Starting at 8:15am ET, watch our live coverage: https://go.nasa.gov/2LvHOdI pic.twitter.com/adWq0VYELz