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A shiny surprise off the coast of South Africa.✨
Above the thunderstorm, the bright red flashes are a rarely captured lightning event called red sprites. These colorful bursts of energy could help researchers understand the Earth's climate and weather.
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NASA's recent
#PlanetaryDefense
Tabletop Exercise tackled a fictional asteroid impact scenario, bringing decision-makers from around the globe together to hone their process and procedures, improving our readiness and international collaboration. Read on:
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What a view!🌏
Thousands of images of our planet are captured by crews aboard
@Space_Station
. From disaster response to urban planning, these Earth observation images are is used across disciplines to aid people and communities worldwide. Learn more
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NASA Astromaterials Retweeted
Today we're wishing a very happy birthday to the twelfth man and first geologist to walk on the Moon, rock-solid Apollo 17 lunar module pilot Harrison Schmitt! 🥳
Many happy returns!!
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Surprise! (again)
Asteroid Bennu continues to reveal the unexpected. A new
#OSIRISREx
paper explains how its dust holds essential components for life and how the sample mirrors a type of rock found at mid-ocean ridges on Earth. Read more:
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You've heard that it's called the Red Planet (because of the iron minerals in its soil), and you've read about the
@MarsCuriosity
and
@NASAPersevere
rovers rolling over its surface.
But how much do you *really* know about Mars? We have the dirt:
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Why is
#AsteroidDay
observed today?
On June 30, 1908, a jaw-dropping explosion flattened millions of trees in a remote part of Siberia. The cause: a meteor air burst by an asteroid about 180 ft (55 m) wide.
The history of the Tunguska Event:
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On International
#AsteroidDay
—and every day—we're keeping our eyes on the skies to protect our planet against any potential impacts.
No known asteroids pose a threat to Earth, but you can watch along with us using our interactive Eyes on Asteroids tool:
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When we travel to other planets, microbes will inevitably be along for the ride. Read how Monday's
@ISS_Research
spacewalk will help us understand how these organisms survive and evolve when they are exposed to space and how we can limit the spread of contamination as we explore
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NASA does great work because of the wizards who work here—our OSIRIS-REx team is a shining example!
The samples they retrieved from asteroid Bennu are helping us understand our solar system and protect humanity here on Earth.
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Watch a live spacewalk!
@NASA_Astronauts
Tracy C. Dyson and
@DominickMatthew
will work on science and maintenance outside the
@Space_Station
for about 6.5 hours:
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NASA Astromaterials Retweeted
Searching for extremophiles, want to come? 🦠🔎
Join us on June 13 as
@NASA_Astronauts
swab for microbial life on the outside of
@Space_Station
during their spacewalk. Live coverage on NASA+ begins at 6:30 am ET.
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NASA Astromaterials Retweeted
Astronauts will swab outer surfaces of
@Space_Station
to learn if station releases microbes and, if so, how far they travel. Samples could inform what microorganisms can survive the harsh space environment and potentially contaminate planetary bodies visited on future missions.
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We're heading outside the
@Space_Station
for this experiment.🦠👩🚀
Scheduled for the June 13th spacewalk,
@NASA_Astronauts
will collect samples to search for microorganisms that could be on the exterior of station. Watch today’s press briefing at 4pm ET on NASA+
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While NASA scientist Dr. Brian Day battled cancer, he helped Amaey fight his battle too. Fueled by insatiable curiosity, Amaey Shah spent his final days achieving a dream – to become a scientist & explore space – even in isolation and inspiring us all:
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Welcome summer interns! 👋
Today, over 1,000 interns began their first day at
@NASA
. Together, they represent the
#ArtemisGeneration
—the newest generation of spacefarers and explorers.
Want to join them? Apply:
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@ASI_spazio
@SapienzaRoma
Several robotic missions have explored Venus in the past, and two NASA missions are now in the planning stages: the VERITAS orbiter and the DAVINCI atmospheric probe. More:
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The
@Astromaterials
Command Van and trailer not only haul all the geology field equipment, but also contains communications and data recording to enable tests and training. It’s set up to serve as a field command center with computers and displays to monitor field activities.
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At base camp in Arizona, we’re setting up our home away from home. Giant tents serve as our office, storage rooms, and even a medical facility in case of emergency.
In a tent,
@NASA_Astronauts
Kate Rubins and
@Astro_AndreD
review the goals of the moonwalk simulation.
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