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    Dec 21

    This year, we launched a mission to “touch” the Sun, stuck another nearly flawless , introduced astronauts who will launch to space from American soil, tested supersonic flight with , and so much more! Watch:

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    5 hours ago

    Three more days before makes history! The flyby of on will be the first time an object so far will be explored by a . It's pretty far, about a billion miles from !

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  3. 37 minutes ago

    is an icy rock located ~1 billion miles past Pluto in the Kuiper Belt. On , will fly within 2,220 miles of this object, providing the first close-up look at such a pristine building block of the solar system:

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    21 hours ago

    Nancy Grace Roman, often referred to as the “Mother of Hubble," passed away on Christmas Day. Dr. Roman was the first woman to hold an executive position at . Her contributions to this agency will live on and my prayers are with her family.

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    Dec 22

    Got plans for ? Watch make history as it reaches , the farthest object ever explored by a spacecraft. 🛰

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  6. Dec 28

    LIVE NOW from : Hear from experts about the upcoming flyby of - a distant, icy rock located ~1 billion miles past Pluto. Tune in:

    57 replies 387 retweets 1,702 likes
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  7. Dec 28

    On , will perform the most distant planetary flyby ever. Get all the details about this icy rock nicknamed during today’s 1 p.m. EST briefing with the experts.

    New data hints that 2014 MU69 might have orbital company: a small moon. Credits: NASA/JHUAPL/SwRI
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    Dec 27

    Expect to see the social media accounts continue to operate. The contract for these activities was forward funded. This applies to and NASA TV too. will continue to stun the world with its achievements!

    66 replies 413 retweets 2,420 likes
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  9. Dec 26

    On , will perform the most distant planetary flyby ever as it zooms past an object nicknamed . Make sure to follow our partner for updates:

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  10. Retweeted
    Dec 23

    This holiday season, I find myself looking down at ‘home’ a lot. We really are all on this amazing, beautiful planet together – it truly is a small world. And when I watched the moon set over the horizon today, I once again found myself without words.

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  11. Dec 25

    Merry Christmas! This image of a bipolar star-forming region reminds us of a soaring, celestial snow angel. The outstretched “wings” aren’t snow at all, but are actually twin lobes of super-hot gas:

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  12. Dec 25

    While you enjoy holidays on Earth, take a look at how they’re celebrated on the International :

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  13. Dec 25

    Unwrapped a new device? We’ve got lots of FREE eBooks and apps ready for you to download! Add some space to your life: eBooks: Apps:

    60 replies 954 retweets 3,951 likes
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  14. Dec 25

    Need more space in your life? Download the NASA App to bring space down to Earth & to your device. Download now for Smartphones, Tablets and Digital Media Players:

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  15. Dec 25

    Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas! We present to you a cosmic winter wonderland. Enjoy:

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  16. Dec 25

    How will you be celebrating the holiday season? With family, photos, and food? Our crew in orbit will be celebrating the same way! Join and as they share with us their holiday plans (and Christmas treats!)

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  17. Dec 24

    The first time three humans spent in space was 50 years ago during Apollo 8. This Christmas, the current crew members will soar 250 miles above Earth in a much larger spacecraft. Here’s how they'll ring in the holiday:

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  18. Dec 24

    It was Eve in 1968 and millions were watching as Apollo 8 carried the first humans to orbit another world. The crew broadcasted live pics of Earth & moon as seen from their spacecraft. Relive this moment:

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  19. Dec 24

    50 years ago, 1968 closed out with a first-of-its-kind accomplishment: putting human beings in orbit around Earth’s Moon. Cozy up and join us to recall the events of fifty years ago which forged the path to those first footprints on the Moon. Watch:

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  20. Dec 24

    Seasons Greetings to "all of you on the good Earth" 50 years ago today in 1968, the first crewed mission to the moon, Apollo 8, entered lunar orbit on Christmas Eve. Celebrate the anniversary with us:

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  21. Dec 24

    Join administrator as he remembers the bravery and dedication of the Apollo 8 crew where three astronauts embarked on a journey that would take them “round the moon and back” 50 years ago. Watch:

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