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    Jan 30

    If we see farther, it’s because we stand on the shoulders of giants. From new planets next door to some of the most distant galaxies, thank you for showing us the beauty and wonder of the universe.

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    Engineers confirm 's mission ended today. The spacecraft is in safe mode, as planned. In 16+ years in space, Spitzer changed our understanding of the universe & was a pathfinder for space telescopes to come. It was a very good spacecraft🖤

    Infographic showing spitzer's achievements: 36.5 million images, 3 science instruments, 85 cm telescope, 16.4 years in space
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    Happening now: will soon be receiving its final commands to decommission the spacecraft. It has served for more than 16 years, unveiling our universe in wavelengths beyond what our eyes can see. It opened worlds to us.

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  5. Jan 30

    Today, we're saying goodbye to one of the greats. Data gathering will be completed, and the science lives on. Follow for mission updates.

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  6. Jan 30

    Today, the fallen astronauts who gave their lives in the pursuit of exploration. Please join us this Day of Remembrance in honoring the crews of Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia.

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  7. Jan 28

    Head outside, face west and look up! With clear skies, the Moon and Venus shine bright tonight. 🌙✨

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  8. Jan 28

    An ocean observing satellite launching this fall was named today in honor of Michael Freilich, former head of 's Earth Science division. The US-European project shows the teamwork Freilich championed as a means to better understand the world we share.

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    It’s a very special moment, it’s a very emotional moment. I am very pleased to rename “Sentinel6 Michael Freilich” - now speaking at the renaming ceremony of . Live on NASA TV:

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  11. Jan 27

    With every great name comes a great story. We’re teaming up with to unveil the new name of Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS, an international mission to extend long-term observations of global sea level change. 🗓Jan 28 6am PT (9am ET, 1400 UTC)

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  12. Jan 27

    ✅ Help name the next rover, , before polls close tonight, Jan. 27, at 9 p.m. PT (midnight ET, 0500 UTC) at

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  13. Jan 24

    Come see brand new tech that could help future astronauts breathe on Mars. Meet MOXIE:

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  14. Jan 24

    Hot & Mysterious – new details from reveal the hottest planet ever found, KELT-9b, is so hot it rips molecules in its atmosphere to shreds.

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  15. Jan 23

    LIVE 🔴 Watch now and chat with us about how unveiled a whole new universe:

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  16. Jan 23

    Three cheers for one of ’s four Great Observatories! Come talk with us about as we highlight some of the best moments from the mission. Tonight, Jan. 23 at 7 pm PT (10 pm ET, 0300 UTC). Watch & chat at

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  17. Jan 23

    Meet NESSI, a telescopic instrument built to look at the atmospheres of planets orbiting stars beyond our Sun. Click to learn about the two “hot Jupiters” it’s checked out so far:

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  18. Jan 22

    After more than 16 years of revealing the universe in light our eyes cannot see, 's mission will come to a close on Jan. 30. Here's what it found and how it worked for so long:

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  19. Jan 22

    Live now! Join us to celebrate before the 16+ year mission comes to a close. It's your chance to ask mission scientists about their discoveries, and engineers how they kept it running so long. Tag Qs

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  20. Jan 22

    Last chance! If you want to come behind the scenes at on Feb. 10 to see the latest and upcoming missions, get your application in by noon ET today, Jan. 22.

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