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    7 hours ago

    Somewhere on a clear, bright day in the Himalayas. I can’t get enough views like this.

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    22 hours ago

    Wheels Stop. 10 years ago, Space Shuttle Endeavour completed her last space mission, landing at . We, the crew of STS-134, the flight control teams, the engineers and support teams were honored to share this incredible mission.

    The crew of STS-134 pose for a photo on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida following the landing of space shuttle Endeavour. June 1 2011.
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    Jun 1

    Check out the cross-hatch pattern of the clouds formed by the high winds passing over the Aleutian Islands.

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  4. May 31

    Honoring our nation’s heroes this onboard the .

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    May 28

    🗓🌠This week… 🔬 worked diligently to assemble new station hardware 🚀 Two cosmonauts will exit the for a spacewalk on June 2 to prepare the station for a brand new module Watch for all the details:

    Space to Ground: Preparing for Nauka: 05/28/2021
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    May 28

    Qatar and Bahrain looking great behind the Cygnus cargo vehicle solar array. Cygnus will be with us for about another month and will depart with a lot of our trash.

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    May 28

    I'm proud to contribute towards public service as a Astronaut in an organization such as that values diversity & representation and works tirelessly to benefit the Earth through space exploration. Together we're planting the seeds for a better tomorrow.

    Composite image of four NASA astronauts in flight suits: Raja Chari, Suni Williams, Jonny Kim, and Kjell Lindgren
    Introduced by Administrator , Raja Chari, Suni Williams, Jonny Kim, and Kjell Lindgren share their stories of resilience, leading with values, and making a difference by serving others. Celebrate :
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    May 21

    Introduced by Administrator , Raja Chari, Suni Williams, Jonny Kim, and Kjell Lindgren share their stories of resilience, leading with values, and making a difference by serving others. Celebrate :

    Composite image of four NASA astronauts in flight suits: Raja Chari, Suni Williams, Jonny Kim, and Kjell Lindgren
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    May 27

    Madrid’s city lights are visible at night even from the . Goodnight Spain!

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    May 27

    Watering plants for proper growth is a challenge in space. , , & I have been working on the Plant Water Management project which helps us determine effective ways to provide adequate hydration & aeration for plants to grow in space.

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    May 27

    This Friday at 2pm ET (18:00 UT), join astronaut Jessica Watkins for a special conversation with as she recounts her journey to become one of our . Event details:

    Jessica Watkins posing in a blue flight suit holding her training helmet and flying gear as she stands in front of a NASA T-38 training aircraft.
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    May 27

    Watch speak live from the about our telescope, which she helped to repair during her previous spaceflight:

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    May 27

    Tardigrades are tough little creatures! The microscopic animals tolerate extreme environments. The Cell Science-04 study launching to the next month aims to identify the genes involved in adaptation and survival in these high stress places.

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    I can’t wait to welcome water bears to the ! They’ll be flying to station aboard the next commercial resupply launch, along with many other science experiments.
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    May 27

    I can’t wait to welcome water bears to the ! They’ll be flying to station aboard the next commercial resupply launch, along with many other science experiments.

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    May 27

    The Yuri A. Gagarin, my lifeboat here on the . That’s northern Japan in the background!

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    May 26

    The Earth's colors, from the city lights to the hues of an orbital sunrise, show just how vivid our planet is when pictured from the space station. More pix...

    iss065e051411 (May 23, 2021) --- A starry sky, an atmospheric glow and the night lights of the island nation of Mauritius (center left) and Réunion Island (bottom right), a French department, stand out as the International Space Station orbited 265 miles above of Madagascar on its northeast Indian Ocean coast.
    iss065e009308 (April 28, 2021) --- The early morning hues of an orbital sunrise are pictured from the International Space Station as it soared 264 miles above the China-Russia border in far eastern Asia near the the Sea of Japan.
    iss065e045974 (May 13, 2021) --- The night lights of Italy are prominent as the International Space Station soared 262 miles above southern Europe during an orbital twilight.
    iss065e048359 (May 18, 2021) --- The sun's glint beams off the Tasman Sea on the southeastern coast of New South Wales, Australia, as the International Space Station orbited 269 miles above Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia.
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    May 26

    Excited to chat tonight with in my home state of Maine this evening (6:30 ET)! Register per below to attend.

    Tonight at 6:30, join us in a a fireside chat with 2021 Honorary Degree recipient and astronaut Dr. Jessica Meir (). Alvin Hall '74 () will be moderating the talk. You can register here!
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    May 26

    Join us on 5/28 for an out of this world opportunity to learn about the journey to become a ! We're talking with Dr. Jessica Watkins about her experiences in the astronaut program. Learn more:

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    May 26

    Missing Houston extra today! Caught all of the professional sports venues in town in this one photo – NRG, Astrodome, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park, BBVA Stadium, River Oaks Country Club. Can you spot them?

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    May 25

    It’s not too late to register for International Destination Station! Check out opportunities on the station from and and hear from . Access the station and learn about in space. Register at...

    It’s not too late to register for International Destination Station! Check out opportunities on the station from @NASA and @ISS_CASIS and hear from @Astro_Ricky. Access the station and learn about #STEM in space. Register at... https://issnl.us/bi
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