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  1. Retweeted
    3 hours ago

    Our virtual is open for business! Join us for updates and conversations about our next mission to the , scheduled to lift off on Oct. 31:

    Four astronauts (the crew of NASA's Crew-3 mission), in white launch suits with open helmets and black boots, strapped into SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, with white walls and round windows on each side
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  2. Retweeted
    6 hours ago

    Launch Update ➡️ and are now targeting 2:21am ET Sunday, Oct. 31, for the mission to the . Crew-3 is scheduled to arrive at the orbiting laboratory early on the morning of Monday, Nov. 1:

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  3. 15 hours ago

    🤩 has entered the chat. The Orion spacecraft has arrived at the Vehicle Assembly Building! It'll soon be integrated with , completing assembly of the rocket for the I mission:

    30 replies . 412 retweets 2,652 likes
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  4. Retweeted
    19 hours ago

    Time lapse showing the roll out of that just occurred. The spacecraft will make its way to the Vehicle Assembly Building, a journey of about 6.2 miles, at an average of 3 MPH over approximately 4 hours. In the next few days, it will be stacked on top of .

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  5. 19 hours ago

    🚨 Caution: Spacecraft Approaching 🚨 is on the move! The spacecraft is currently being transported from the Launch Abort System Facility to the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building where it’ll be mated with the rocket. Watch live:

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  6. Oct 18

    🚀 will soon be transported from the Launch Abort System Facility to the Vehicle Assembly Building to be integrated with the rocket! Watch live starting tonight:

    The team at is getting ready for our overnight move to the Vehicle Assembly Building for stacking on the . Watch the transport live with static coverage starting at 7PM ET
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  7. Retweeted
    Oct 18

    On Oct. 16, the Crew-3 astronauts entered their official quarantine period in preparation for their flight to the ! Spending this time in quarantine will help ensure the crew is healthy, protecting themselves and those already on station:

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  8. Retweeted
    Oct 16

    We heard it’s night? 🌕 Not only has Hubble observed our Moon, but it’s viewed lots of other moons across our solar system, too! Find out how you can get involved with International Observe the Moon night:

    A crater on the Moon
    Mars and its moons
    Jupiter and its moons
    Saturn and its moons
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  9. Oct 16

    Acquisition of signal is confirmed and Lucy is on its way to the Trojan asteroids! ’s will be the first spacecraft to study these ancient relics up close. Here's what we'll learn:

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  10. Retweeted
    Oct 16

    We have indication of the release of 🛰️! Thanks for the great ride 🚀!

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  11. Oct 16

    🚀 Lucy lifted off at 5:34am ET to begin its voyage to explore the Trojan asteroids. Next up will be separation of the Lucy spacecraft from Centaur. Live mission coverage continues on TV:

    16 replies . 212 retweets 1,441 likes
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  12. Retweeted
    Oct 16

    We have indication of Centaur First Main Engine Cutoff (MECO1). The Centaur will now be in an approximately 27 minute coast before a second and final Centaur burn.

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  13. Oct 16

    The Lucy spacecraft launched into the sky (with a diamond 💎) at 5:34am ET to begin its journey to the unexplored Trojan asteroids! By studying these planetary fossils, we hope to discover secrets of the early solar system:

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  14. Oct 16

    At 5:34am ET, 's Atlas V rocket will lift off from Space Launch Complex-41 carrying 's Lucy spacecraft. 🚀 Are you counting down with us?

    10 replies . 42 retweets 433 likes
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  15. Retweeted
    Oct 16

    GO for launch! The final readiness poll by Launch Conductor Scott Barney is complete and Launch Director Paul Aragon has given permission to launch and . Watch the liftoff at 5:34amEDT:

    9 replies . 68 retweets 228 likes
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  16. Oct 16

    The has the following science objectives at each of its destinations: 1⃣ Surface Geology 2⃣ Surface Color and Composition 3⃣ Interiors and Bulk Properties 4⃣ Satellites and Rings Learn more: Tune in:

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  17. Retweeted
    Oct 16

    Wondering if you will see the near you? Our visibility graphic shows when the rocket will rise into view.

    29 replies . 127 retweets 898 likes
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  18. Retweeted
    Oct 16

    Let's launch Lucy. Live launch coverage of the trailblazing asteroid explorer starts now. Liftoff expected at 5:34 a.m. ET (9:34 UTC). Follow us and for mission updates.

    69 replies . 641 retweets 2,685 likes
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  19. Oct 16

    Weather officers with predict a greater than 90% chance of favorable weather conditions at the launch pad for liftoff of 's . 📺 The is on! Tune in at 5am ET for live coverage:

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  20. Oct 16

    🚀☕️ Grab your coffee – it's time for a launch to Jupiter's unexplored Trojan asteroids! Join us at 5am ET for live coverage of liftoff of the Lucy spacecraft onboard this Atlas V rocket. Launch is scheduled for 5:34am ET:

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