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  1. Retweeted
    8 hours ago

    Fine, visor up this time – but at least the magnificent Earth still makes an appearance too. All (and other photos) made possible with a Nikon D5 with a 28 mm lens in a protective housing (visible in center of 2nd photo).

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  2. 11 hours ago

    Congratulations to engineer Kenneth Harris II for making the 30 Under 30 list! Since launching his NASA career at age 16, he’s paved a stellar pathway for the next generation of engineers:

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  3. Retweeted
    12 hours ago

    This time-lapse video shows and on a spacewalk to finish repairs on a cosmic ray detector. and helped the duo from inside the station.

    Spacewalkers Repair Cosmic Ray Detector
    This time-lapse video shows @AstroDrewMorgan and @Astro_Luca on a spacewalk to finish repairs on a cosmic ray detector. @Astro_Jessica and @Astro_Christina helped the duo from inside the station.
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  4. 13 hours ago

    We asked: What should our be named? 🤔 You answered, and we’ve selected nine possible names. Vote for your favorite. The results will be considered in selecting the rover’s name:

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  5. Retweeted
    16 hours ago

    🚀Launch update: & confirm launch date adjusted to 7 Feb 23:15 EST/ 8 Feb 04:15 GMT/05:15 CET due to rescheduling of the Wet Dress Rehearsal earlier this week.

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  6. Jan 25

    It was a dark and stormy flyby... 🛰️🌀 Our spacecraft's JunoCam captured images of the chaotic, stormy northern hemisphere of Jupiter during its 24th close pass of the planet on Dec. 26, 2019. Image processed by citizen scientist Kevin M. Gill:

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  7. Jan 25

    This week: 🚀✅ 's milestone test for 👩‍🚀 👨‍🚀Two spacewalks upgrade power & repair a cosmic ray detector on 🌌🛰️ Celebrating the legacy of For these stories and more:

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  8. Jan 25

    "We did it. We all did it." thanks the science and mission teams on a successful series of spacewalks. The third spacewalk of the year concluded at 1:20pm ET, making it 6 hours and 16 minutes in length. Stay updated:

    Spacewalk Wraps Up, Crew Gives Thanks
    Spacewalk Wraps Up, Crew Gives Thanks
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  9. Retweeted
    Jan 25

    After more than 5 hours and 2 minutes outside the International today, now officially holds the European record for the longest cumulative spacewalking time. Congratulations Luca!

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  10. Jan 25

    ✅ Mission milestone achieved! With the support of and , spacewalkers and have finished upgrading the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer! Cosmic coverage continues:

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  11. Retweeted
    Jan 25

    . seemingly hangs upside down on the about 265 miles above South America as he is maneuvered toward the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer to work on thermal components.

    Luca Parmitano Rides the Canadarm2 Robotic Arm
    .@Astro_Luca seemingly hangs upside down on the @CSA_ASC #Canadarm2 about 265 miles above South America as he is maneuvered toward the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer to work on thermal components.
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  12. Retweeted
    Jan 25

    . and have completed leak checks and tube inspections on the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer and are now installing a multi-layer insulation tent on the astrophysics device.

    Spacewalkers Moving Along Timeline
    .@AstroDrewMorgan and @Astro_Luca have completed leak checks and tube inspections on the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer and are now installing a multi-layer insulation tent on the astrophysics device.
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  13. Jan 25

    "Back in business." 💪 and have verified that the cooling tubes on the Alpha-Magnetic Spectrometer are not leaking. The spacewalk timeline is moving along as planned. Live coverage continues:

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  14. Jan 25

    . in Mission Control asks how the stars look from the . His response: they're distinctly bright and they don't twinkle! ✨

    Spacewalk at the International Space Station - How Do Stars Look?
    Spacewalk at the International Space Station - How Do Stars Look?
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  15. Retweeted
    Jan 25

    Spacewalker rides on the tip of the robotic arm to the work site where he will be working on the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer.

    Andrew Morgan Rides the Canadarm2 Robotic Arm
    Spacewalker Andrew Morgan rides the Canadarm2 robotic arm to the work site where he will be working on the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer.
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  16. Jan 25

    Wondering who’s who as you watch the spacewalk? 🔴 : red stripes on spacesuit, helmet cam #20 ⚪️ : no stripes on spacesuit, helmet cam #18.

    Spacewalk at the International Space Station
    Spacewalk at the International Space Station
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  17. Retweeted
    Jan 25

    Good luck & . Background: The AMS was never designed to be repaired in space. It took years of planning, testing, training and collaboration with , engineers & universities to develop solutions for the impossible.

    LIVE FROM SPACE: and astronaut embark on a spacewalk to finish installing a new cooling system on the ’s dark matter detector. Ask ?s using and watch live coverage:
    14 replies 212 retweets 1,643 likes
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  18. Jan 25

    Strap in! The spacewalk is officially underway as of 7:04am ET. After releasing a strap caught between the equipment lock and crew lock, and are ready for a 6.5-hour excursion into the vacuum of space:

    Spacewalk begins at 7:04am ET
    Spacewalk to upgrade cosmic particle detector officially begins at 7:04am ET.
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  19. Jan 25

    What's in store for today's spacewalk? A work commute of epic proportions. This animation shows how will ride on the 's robotic arm to reach the worksite. Live coverage continues:

    Spacewalk Animation
    Animation for Spacewalk to Upgrade Cosmic Particle Detector
    26 replies 389 retweets 2,162 likes
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  20. Jan 25

    LIVE FROM SPACE: and astronaut embark on a spacewalk to finish installing a new cooling system on the ’s dark matter detector. Ask ?s using and watch live coverage:

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