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    10 hours ago

    L-7: One week from landing & preparations are in full swing. Today we leak checked our suits – first time we've been in the Sokol since arriving to on December 3rd. Like descending a mountain after a summit, landing is a critical & dynamic phase of the expedition.

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    18 hours ago

    Time... 💫 we try to save you and you fly by in haste we often wonder where you’ve gone even when you often seem to stand still we wish we could turn back your hands sadly we often waste you as if 'forever' were ours fleeting as you are there is no greater gift Time... 💫

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    Jun 16

    Music: don’t leave home without it, even if you’re traveling to another world! As we prepare to send to the Moon, we want to know which songs we should include in our playlist. Here’s how you can submit your favorites:

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    17 hours ago

    Good morning, DC, Baltimore, Philly, and Newark!

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    Jun 13

    to the final day of competition in Bali. From , I could see the two different swell directions and periods wrapping and mixing as they became the barrels of Keramas. Buoy forecasts visualized.

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    Jun 12

    Wonderful unveiling of the new street sign in front of NASA HQ today. Hidden Figures Way...honoring the work of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, & Mary Jackson. Honored to share this moment with their families!

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  7. Jun 12

    Before we took a giant leap, Astronauts took many small steps to achieve the historic moon landing. The first one? Putting a man into orbit! Project Mercury introduced the nation to its first astronauts, put the first American in space, & placed the first American into orbit.👨‍🚀🌎

    One Small Step: Project Mercury
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  8. Retweeted
    Jun 12

    Shadows from clouds at sunset go on for thousands of miles…

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  9. Retweeted
    Jun 11

    What a beautiful evening in our Nation’s Capital 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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    Jun 11

    Finally made it to a in person! We are watching and cheering on the from – go ! 📍Reims, France

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  11. Jun 11

    Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo and goddess of the Moon in Greek mythology. Now, she personifies our path to the Moon as the name of 's program to return astronauts to the lunar surface by 2024🌙 Learn more about the program:

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    Jun 11

    Good morning from .

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    Jun 10

    NASA spoke about her time onboard as part of and at today! Check out the photos here:

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    Jun 10

    Fluid shifts data collection - On Earth vs in space! While these pants look unusual, they may help us understand a potentially serious vision problem that affects some astronauts on long duration spaceflights. Learn more about fluid shifts:

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    Jun 10

    Three Exp 59 crewmembers are preparing to return to Earth on June 24. Meanwhile, scientists continue exploring what living in space does to the human body long-term.

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  16. Retweeted
    Jun 10

    to Jim McDivitt, who piloted Gemini IV and commanded Apollo 9, the first mission to test the Lunar Module.

    Jim McDivitt in his spacesuit, reviewing crew procedure flip book before Gemini 4 launch
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  17. Retweeted
    Jun 10

    HAPPENING NOW: I’m hosting a town hall with employees who help advance ’s missions in aeronautics and space exploration. Tune in:

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    Jun 10

    Years ago at the South Pole, I looked up to the aurora for inspiration through the 6-month winter night. Now I know they’re just as awe inspiring from above.

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    Jun 8

    I spent this in Korolëv, named after the legendary Soviet rocket designer. Today, my mind drifted to the spectacular view of our gorgeous I’ll be so fortunate to have from . Let’s do our best to keep them and our one home planet healthy!

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  20. Retweeted
    Jun 7

    Happy Birthday to my crewmate and friend, ! From supporting each other through Astronaut Candidate training on Earth to working together every day on the in space, I have continuously admired your leadership, heart, and perseverance.

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