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Astronaut John Young, who passed away at age 87, led a storied career that spanned three generations of spaceflight. He flew to space six times in the Gemini, Apollo & Space Shuttle programs. See images from his career: http://go.nasa.gov/2m4fuUz pic.twitter.com/WiqjvofHc8

We mourn the passing of astronaut John Young, who began his career with us in 1962, when he was selected from hundreds of young pilots for our second astronaut class. Spanning three generations of spaceflight, he went on to fly in space six times. More: http://go.nasa.gov/2m1aLmB pic.twitter.com/pkOFt6zzpL

We remember our most experienced astronaut, John Young. “Today, NASA and the world have lost a pioneer." Full statement from our Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot on the passing of Young: http://go.nasa.gov/2m1vk2r pic.twitter.com/WeRxkBGAZB

We're saddened by the loss of astronaut John Young, who was 87. Young flew twice to the Moon, walked on its surface & flew the first Space Shuttle mission. He went to space six times in the Gemini, Apollo & Space Shuttle programs.pic.twitter.com/l4nSwUCMIq

Did you know that @Space_Station is the 3rd brightest object in the night sky? Find out when and where to look up: https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/ pic.twitter.com/eYpbyoqOqW

Send a robot to Mars Launch @NASA_Astronauts with American companies from U.S. soil Visit an asteroid …just a few of the things we have planned for the year ahead! As the first week of the new year ends, see what's on our 2018 ‘To Do’ list: https://youtu.be/CxguTV-xwiI pic.twitter.com/DBQ6EpPlw4

Did you know space has weather? It's defined by shifting electric & magnetic fields, not swirling winds and precipitation like Earth. To explore the area above Earth that shifts & changes with both types of weather, 2 of our new missions are teaming up: http://go.nasa.gov/2lWeBxs pic.twitter.com/62Nm6EkplT

.@Boeing & @SpaceX are targeting @Commercial_Crew tests in 2018 to prove their systems can fly astronauts to & from @Space_Station. See what this year holds: http://go.nasa.gov/2lYylAz pic.twitter.com/RtOJDHMayA

Black holes, cosmic rays, neutron stars and even new kinds of physics — for 10 years, data from our @NASAFermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope have helped unravel some of the biggest mysteries of the cosmos. Meet the spacecraft: https://nasa.tumblr.com/post/169348234794/meet-fermi-our-eyes-on-the-gamma-ray-sky …pic.twitter.com/EaXhT5v4yC

2018 just arrived…but we’re already looking forward to New Year’s Eve next year. Why? Shortly after midnight ET on Jan. 1, 2019, @NASANewHorizons spacecraft will buzz by the most primitive & most distant object ever explored! Get the details: http://go.nasa.gov/2CC5FYu pic.twitter.com/gCOt14O4sr

Powerful winter storm seen by @NASAEarth satellites as it pummels the East Coast of the United States. Take a look: http://go.nasa.gov/2lXOV3k pic.twitter.com/4PaknXuLH7

As large as 1,000 Earths, Jupiter is the heavy hitter of the solar system. In the latest episode of our Gravity Assist podcast, join us as we explore how Jupiter got to be so big, its 4 remarkable and diverse moons & more: http://go.nasa.gov/2CBdwph pic.twitter.com/iTMWkced8N

Progress! For the 1st time, satellite observations have provided evidence of a decline in the harmful chemical compounds depleting the Antarctic ozone hole. Get the details: http://go.nasa.gov/2lUMU84 pic.twitter.com/gvN6rwZOVv

Going for GOLD! See how an instrument scheduled to launch Jan. 25 will help us study the boundary between Earth and space. Meet our #NASAGOLD mission: https://nasa.tumblr.com/post/169311801284/going-for-gold …pic.twitter.com/7OXeBlW17X

Blistering cold temps, heavy snow & strong winds are battering coastal areas from Florida to Maine thanks to the powerful nor-easter seen in this @NOAA #GOES16 satellite image: http://go.nasa.gov/2CEfMvO pic.twitter.com/hL6MM5hDGF

LIVE NOW on @Facebook: Hear from experts and ask them your questions about how our #NASAGOLD mission will explore the boundary between Earth and space once it launches later this month: https://www.facebook.com/NASASunScience/videos/1515997995114085/ …pic.twitter.com/yzM5FnZFve

Our #NASAGOLD mission is set to launch later this month to study & explore the boundary between Earth & space. Join us at 1 p.m. EST on @Facebook Live to hear from our experts & ask them your questions about the mission: https://www.facebook.com/NASASunScience pic.twitter.com/3WrJfWhwH1