Bill Nelson
@SenBillNelson
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Fifth generation Floridian, Senator, 14th NASA Administrator
Washington, D.C.
Joined February 2009
Here at @NASA, humanity’s capacity to discover—and America’s capacity to lead—shines bright. Thank you to the NASA family, who embodies the can-do spirit that makes our country exceptional. It has been the honor of my life to stand and serve with you.
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Congratulations @isro on your successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar South Pole landing! And congratulations to #India on being the 4th country to successfully soft-land a spacecraft on the Moon. We’re glad to be your partner on this mission!.
Chandrayaan-3 Mission:.'India🇮🇳,.I reached my destination.and you too!'.: Chandrayaan-3. Chandrayaan-3 has successfully.soft-landed on the moon 🌖!. Congratulations, India🇮🇳!. #Chandrayaan_3.#Ch3.
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Senate Republicans just voted down my amendment to make the modest middle-class tax cuts permanent, instead of a tax increase in a few years. Proof that this GOP tax bill was never about helping the middle class.
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Congrats to @SpaceX on Starship’s first integrated flight test! Every great achievement throughout history has demanded some level of calculated risk, because with great risk comes great reward. Looking forward to all that SpaceX learns, to the next flight test—and beyond.
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HHS just blocked us from entering its facility in Homestead, Florida to check on the welfare of the children being held here. They are obviously hiding something, and we are going to get to the bottom of this.
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Congratulations to @isro on the Chandrayaan-3 launch, wishing you safe travels to the Moon. We look forward to the scientific results to come from the mission, including NASA’s laser retroreflector array. India is demonstrating leadership on #ArtemisAccords!.
LVM3 M4/Chandrayaan-3 Mission:.LVM3 M4 vehicle🚀 successfully launched Chandrayaan-3🛰️ into orbit.
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John McCain's memorial gave us so many uplifting moments - including a moving call to serving America with honesty, honor, integrity.
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Tonight @NASA will crash an uncrewed spacecraft into an asteroid. On purpose. Yes, you read that correctly. And no, this is not a movie plot. The #DARTmission is the world’s first mission to test technology for defending Earth against potential asteroid or comet hazards!
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Crew-9 is on their way to the @Space_Station!. Congrats to @NASA and @SpaceX on a successful launch. We live in an exciting period of exploration and innovation in the stars. Looking forward to all the discoveries #Crew9 will make aboard the Station.
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Today, for the first time in half a century, America has returned to the Moon 🇺🇸. On the eighth day of a quarter-million-mile voyage, @Int_Machines aced the landing of a lifetime. What a feat for IM, @SpaceX & @NASA. What a triumph for humanity. Odysseus has taken the Moon.
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It has been the great honor of my life to serve our country and the people of Florida. It’s hard to say goodbye to the work and people that I love, but I intend to keep fighting for all that we’ve worked so hard for on behalf of my fellow Floridians and all Americans.
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Congrats to @SpaceX on a successful test flight! Starship has soared into the heavens. Together, we are making great strides through Artemis to return humanity to the Moon—then look onward to Mars.
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The president’s comments on the nearly 3,000 American lives lost in Puerto Rico are shameful. We deserve and expect more from someone who holds the highest office in our country.
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I’m still waiting for a meeting with Judge Kavanaugh I’ve requested four times. I have a number of questions for him. Meantime, I agree there should be an investigation of the new allegations against him. I believe the people involved should appear before the Judiciary committee.
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Just in from the @NASAWebb team: All 18 primary mirror segments and the secondary mirror are now fully deployed!. Congratulations to the teams that have been working tirelessly since launch to get to this point. Soon, Webb will arrive at its new home, L2!. #unfoldtheuniverse
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November 7, 1972 - January 20, 2025. As I leave public office today after 53 years, thank you for the great privilege of a lifetime of serving the people of our country. I am humbled and grateful. Bill Nelson.
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NASA has broken the record for the farthest laser communication ever sent! We sent a laser signal to our Psyche spacecraft about 290 million miles away. Congrats, team. This extraordinary achievement will transform the way we explore the solar system.
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In 1968, during Apollo 8, Bill Anders offered to humanity among the deepest of gifts an astronaut can give. He traveled to the threshold of the Moon and helped all of us see something else: ourselves. He embodied the lessons and the purpose of exploration. We will miss him.
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Starting Aug. 1, the Trump admin. is going to allow people to post blueprints online showing how to make a fully-functioning 3D-printed gun at home. I’m calling on the State Department to block the publishing of these blueprints before it’s too late.
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I’ll be there.
CNN has invited @POTUS @FLGovScott @marcorubio @SenBillNelson @RepTedDeutch to come and hear directly from the grieving community.
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I just tried to pass our bill that would prevent the release of these 3D-printed gun blueprints – but the GOP blocked it. If President Trump doesn’t reverse this dangerous decision before midnight tonight, our national security will be irreversibly harmed.
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The Senate is back in session today, and we're set to vote on a bill that keeps the Coast Guard funded and provides it with the tools they need to accomplish its important missions.
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Heading to Homestead, Florida tomorrow to check on the roughly 1,000 migrant children reportedly being held there. The Trump administration needs to stop this inhumane policy of separating families at the border immediately – we, as a society, are better than this!.
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BREAKING - NBC NEWS: Bill Nelson wasn't making things up when he said Russians hacked Florida election systems
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Just visited the Homestead, Fla. facility where 70 kids who were separated from their families are being held. They would not let me see the kids. They told me they have no plan in place to reunify them with their parents.
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Congratulations @PolarisProgram and @SpaceX on the first commercial spacewalk in history!. Today’s success represents a giant leap forward for the commercial space industry and @NASA's long-term goal to build a vibrant U.S. space economy.
Watch Dragon’s first spacewalk with the @PolarisProgram’s Polaris Dawn crew
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There is no reason to send 60,000 Haitians back to a country that cannot provide for them. This decision today by DHS is unconscionable. And I am strongly urging the administration to reconsider. Ultimately, we need a permanent legislative solution.
BREAKING: Seven years after quake, Haitians to lose deportation protection by 2019
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Every time this happens, we're shocked - and say it mustn't happen again. When will opponents of common-sense gun safety work with us? We need to get assault weapons off the streets and out of the hands of those who would do us harm.
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It’s #ManateeAppreciationDay! We must take care of these gentle giants, which is why I’ve filed legislation to get @USFWS to help ensure they are protected.
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Impressive visit to the @blueorigin Huntsville Engine Production Facility! @NASA is proud to partner with Blue Origin, especially on the Blue Moon human landing system, which will help ensure a steady cadence of astronauts on the Moon to live and work before we venture to Mars.
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Starting tomorrow, the Trump administration is going to allow people to start posting blueprints online showing how to make a fully functioning 3D-printed gun at home. We can’t let that happen. I am filing legislation today to block the release of these plans.
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Instead of listening to students & parents, Gov. Scott’s plan bows to the NRA’s demands. It does not expand criminal background checks or ban assault rifles, such as the AR-15. Raising the age to 21 is the bare minimum. We need to get these assault rifles off our streets.
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The company running this facility told us we would be welcomed to tour the facility. HHS then denied us entry and said that they need “two weeks notice” to allow us inside. That’s ridiculous and it’s clear this administration is hiding something.
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Liftoff, @EuropaClipper!. Today, we embark on a new journey across the solar system in search of the ingredients for life within Jupiter's icy moon. Our next chapter in space exploration has begun.
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The administration’s action today to deny us access to their Homestead, Florida facility where they are holding 1,000 migrant children is against EVERYTHING that we as a country stand for. They ought to be ashamed of themselves.
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This is not a good day for our country. The Trump administration will not let us check on the welfare of the children being held in Homestead, FL. These are kids who were taken from their moms and dads. They are scared. And this administration should be ashamed of itself.
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We have impact! Around 7:14 p.m. EDT, the DART spacecraft crashed into the asteroid Dimorphos. What a watershed moment for planetary defense and all of humanity! . Here’s my message to the @NASA’s #DARTmission team.
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The United States and Colombia’s partnership in space is defined by opportunity — for young people studying STEM, for our climate, and for all of humanity. It was great to meet with President Petro today about all that we can achieve, together.
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JUST IN: On April 3, we will reveal the crew for @NASAArtemis II! . Four crew members – three from @NASA & one from @csa_asc – will fly around the Moon. Together, they’ll test the @NASA_SLS rocket & the @NASA_Orion spacecraft. We are going! #StateOfNASA.
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NASA's historic Ingenuity Helicopter has taken its last flight on Mars. After 72 incredible flights, that remarkable helicopter flew farther and higher than we ever thought possible. #ThanksIngenuity
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Charging families separated at the border as much as $8 per minute to talk by phone is a new low. Our country is better than that. I am calling on the Trump administration to end this shameless practice immediately and let these families talk for free.
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Thinking of everyone at Marjory Stoneman Douglas as they return to school today. Your courage and determination in wake of this tragedy has been tremendous; and we are all with you as you return to class today. #NeverAgain.
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Congratulations to @blueorigin on the first successful test flight of New Glenn. Together and in the spirit of John Glenn, NASA and our commercial partners are pushing the boundaries of exploration and reaching new heights—to the Moon, Mars, and beyond!.
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Liftoff, Blue Ghost!. Congrats to @Firefly_Space & @SpaceX on a successful launch. As part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative, it will deliver 10 NASA instruments to the Moon—preparing us for future human missions to the lunar surface.
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Today we honor our veterans who have sacrificed so much to preserve and protect our freedoms throughout our nation's history. America remains a beacon of democracy.
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Congratulations to CNSA on the first images from the Zhurong Mars rover! . As the international scientific community of robotic explorers on Mars grows, the US and the world looks forward to the discoveries Zhurong will make to advance humanity’s knowledge of the Red Planet.
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Two years ago, Artemis I soared into the heavens—setting the stage for humanity's return to the surface of the Moon. This was just the beginning. And through #Artemis, we have leap after giant leap in store.
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Just signed onto a bill to require the FBI to notify state law enforcement within 24 hours if someone who fails a background check tries to buy a gun.
Senators introduce gun safety bill aimed at sharing background checks between agencies after Florida shooting
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Godspeed, General Tom Stafford. Thank you for your contributions to NASA, and the world.
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My heart goes out to those affected by the Palisades Fire in Southern California. Many in our NASA family, including our teams at Armstrong and JPL, are affected. Grace and I are praying for their safety and the safety of the first responders battling the blaze.
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Thrilled to be on the ground in Düsseldorf to represent President Biden and the American people at the @InvictusGamesDE Opening Ceremony. Let the games begin!
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Debris generated by the dangerous Russian ASAT test caused ISS astronauts and cosmonauts to undertake emergency procedures for safety. It's unthinkable that Russia would endanger not only intl partner astronauts on the ISS but also their own cosmonauts.
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It is a great honor to lead @NASA, a can-do agency that accomplishes so much! I look forward to a robust future as we continue to explore the heavens.
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An exciting new discovery by @MarsCuriosity!. While traversing the Gediz Vallis channel, our Mars rover found something never seen before on the Red Planet—rocks made of pure sulfur. This is a thrilling find in our search for ancient life.
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A judge just ruled that Florida’s attempt to ban early voting on college campuses is unconstitutional. This was a direct assault on student voting & shows just how far Florida’s government will go to keep some groups from the polls. We need to make it easier to vote - not harder.
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As our team gets ready for tomorrow’s launch, years of planning, hard work, and sacrifice that have led us to this moment. Thank you to every member of the @NASA family who has played a role in this incredible journey. Your work will inspire the world!.
Overnight, we powered-up @NASA_SLS’s core stage components for the #Artemis I launch, including the avionics boxes located inside the core stage. The boxes are connected to various sensors and flight computers to command and control the rocket during tanking, liftoff, and ascent.
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This vehicle is a major component of our partnership with @SpaceX which will land NASA astronauts on the Moon for #Artemis III and IV. Together, we're setting the stage for humanity's great quest to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
How will we carry astronauts from lunar orbit to the Moon and back?. We're working with industry partners to develop these human landing systems. Check out this new concept art depicting @NASA_Orion docking with @SpaceX’s Starship and landing on the Moon.
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Congratulations #Inspiration4! Low-Earth orbit is now more accessible for more people to experience the wonders of space. We look forward to the future – one where @NASA is one of many customers in the commercial space market. Onward and upward!.
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Just learned from HHS that there are 94 children in the Homestead, Florida facility who were separated from their families. The Trump administration’s actions today to block us from checking on these kids is inexcusable.
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Prepare to be awestruck! @NASAWebb's NEW first anniversary image presents star birth as an impressionistic masterpiece with the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex, 390 light years away. We're unlocking the secrets of the universe, one breathtaking image at a time. #UnfoldTheUniverse
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I called on the CDC to help with the algae & red tide crisis here in Florida. They just wrote back. Said they are ready to help but can’t until the state asks for it. What is going on? Why aren’t state leaders asking for help? This is a real crisis – we need all hands on deck!
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52 years ago today, during the #Apollo11 mission, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took the first steps on the Moon. Soon, @NASA will take the next giant leap for humanity, as @NASAArtemis lands the first woman and person of color on the Moon – and then the first humans on Mars.
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To @hankgreen: your passion for space exploration has inspired countless individuals, including the incredible minds at @NASA. In the face of adversity, your resilience shines bright. Always know that we're here, cheering you on every step of the way.
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John McCain was my friend and one of my heroes. He devoted his life to duty, honor and country. He shall always be a role model for me.
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Spaceflight is risky, even at its safest and most routine. A test flight, by nature, is neither safe nor routine. Our decision to keep Butch and Suni aboard the Space Station and bring Starliner home uncrewed is the result of our commitment to safety: our core value.
After extensive review by experts across the agency, NASA's @BoeingSpace Crew Flight Test will return with an uncrewed #Starliner. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are scheduled to return to Earth next spring aboard #Crew9:
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Congratulations to China on the successful launch of crew to their space station! I look forward to the scientific discoveries to come.
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After giving huge tax breaks to the wealthiest, now GOP leadership wants to cut Social Security and Medicare. No way. We need to preserve and protect our seniors' safety net.
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Los venezolanos siguen sufriendo a manos del régimen corrupto de Maduro. Insto a mis colegas a que aprueben nuestro proyecto de ley para brindar ayuda humanitaria y apoyar los esfuerzos del pueblo venezolano para restaurar la democracia de inmediato.
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@davidhogg111 @charlie_mirsky Did you know there’s a law that prohibits ATF agents from electronically searching their records to find who owns a gun found at a crime scene? They can search the records, but only by hand. That’s ridiculous. I filed a bill today to change that & help them solve crimes quicker.
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The Senate today passed a bill I co-authored to make sure the Coast Guard has the resources it needs to carry out its many important missions, including responding to disasters and preventing illegal drugs from entering the U.S.
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For the good of our planet, our children, and future generations— we must take climate change seriously, listen to the experts, and come together to work on solutions. We have to act, and have to act now.
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First they miss the deadline, now HHS just told us that they are unable reunify at least one child because they haven’t been able to find their parents for more than a year. Worse than that, HHS says the child and his or her parents may actually be U.S. citizens!.
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Big news! @NASA's #CAPSTONE arrived to its orbit at the Moon and completed its first orbit insertion maneuver! . The spacecraft will continue to refine its orbit over the next few days, and will test the orbit planned for the @NASA_Gateway lunar outpost.
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On behalf of @NASA, I’m thrilled to welcome New Zealand as a signatory of the #Artemis Accords, principles of safety and transparency in space that New Zealand helped create! @nzspacegovt
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Grace and I are saddened and shocked, and praying tonight for the victims and their families in Tallahassee of yet another senseless act of violence.
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I spy with my little eye a furry friend of @NASA on his way to the Moon! . #AstronautSnoopy is wearing his orange spacesuit aboard @NASA_Orion, serving as our zero-gravity indicator on #Artemis I.
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Some may say that unity in divided times is an impossible dream. But what was landing on the Moon?. Space has the power to bring us together, just as it has before. Let the 55th anniversary of #Apollo11 be a time for hope.
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Congratulations, #Inspiration4! With today's splashdown, you've helped demonstrate that low-Earth orbit is open for business.
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The power of two! Honored to visit @ISRO to deepen our partnership, meet with the teams behind our joint NISAR mission, and get a firsthand look at the spacecraft. NISAR will launch from India in 2024 & deliver unprecedented data on how climate change is impacting our planet.
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This is our crew. This is humanity’s crew. And when Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy circle the Moon next year, they’re going to open the door to unlimited possibilities. Check out the new Artemis II crew poster:
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This plan is an assault on Florida’s economy, our national security, the will of the public, and the environment. This proposal defies all common sense and I will do everything I can to defeat it.
BREAKING: AP sources: Trump admin moves to sharply expand offshore drilling, including in Pacific Ocean for first time in decades.
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It’s been more than 50 years since we went to the Moon. That's about to change. This is YOUR @NASAArtemis II crew!.Your Mission Specialist: Christina Hammock Koch.Your Mission Specialist: Jeremy Hansen.Your Pilot: Victor Glover.Your Commander: Reid Wiseman.
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We have successfully deployed NASA’s largest solar sail yet!. Our Advanced Composite Solar Sail System will test next-generation technologies and help enable future missions on the Moon and beyond. Use our NASA App to help #SpotTheSail from where you are.
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.@NASAWebb & @NASAHubble caught the DART impact on camera – the 1st time that Webb & Hubble were used to simultaneously observe the same celestial target. Looking forward to what we’ll learn about #DARTmission from our telescopes on Earth soon. https:/
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It was a great honor to speak with students in Bengaluru today with Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to fly to space. His story lit up the room! To the Artemis Generation in India and beyond: Work hard, dream big, and reach for the stars. The universe is the limit!
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The Senate just passed my bill to help commercial space companies launch more than one rocket a day from Florida! This is an exciting bill that will help create jobs and keep rockets roaring from the Cape. It also extends the International Space Station to 2030!.
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