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We’re saddened by the loss of Aretha Franklin. Asteroid 249516 Aretha, found by our NEOWISE mission and named after the singer to commemorate the #QueenOfSoul, will keep orbiting beyond Mars. See more details: go.nasa.gov/2Pfkdkb

3:40 PM · Aug 16, 2018

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This is beautiful

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That's fantastic.

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@Journalist1881

Great 👏🏻

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this gave me chills. the sweetest and grandest of send offs into the universe. RESPECT! #RIPArethaFranklin

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Thank you for naming this celestial object after a talented woman. I was disappointed (but not surprised given humanity’s history) in the past to learn most in our system were named only after men (or their concubines) #understandingspawnsequality #equality #notaskingmuch

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Rebekah L. Pierce

Wow! She has an asteroid named after her?! Now that’s beyond icon! You go, Aretha! #riparetha #thequeenoftheuniverse #QueenOfSoulArethaFranklin

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So gentle of you.