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Lora B retweeted
Jan 29
For the crew of Artemis II, their mission will soon be reality. Learn about the challenges they face and the teamwork required to fly around the Moon. Episode 2 of Moonbound is live—and free to watch on NASA : go.nasa.gov/4rg0To1
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Lora B retweeted
Jan 26
Who would you take with you on a trip around the Moon? As we prepare to send our Artemis II astronauts around the Moon, we’d love to know who’s on your dream team. Use the hashtag #NASAMoonCrew and we may share yours during the launch broadcast: nasa.gov/who-is-in-your-nasa…
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Lora B retweeted
Jan 18
1.5 million names are flying around the Moon on Artemis II. Is yours one of them? It's not too late to add your name to the mission—and it's absolutely free: go.nasa.gov/artemisnames
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Lora B retweeted
Your name goes here! We’re collecting names to fly around the Moon. 3.4 million of you joined us for Artemis I. How many of you would like to come along with the Artemis II mission? go.nasa.gov/artemisnames
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Lora B retweeted
What’s it like inside the spacecraft that will take astronauts to the Moon? Jason Hutt, Orion Systems Engineering & Integration Manager at @NASA_Johnson, takes us inside a mockup of the Orion spacecraft that will carry crew to the Moon on the @NASAArtemis II mission.
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Lora B retweeted
3 Apr 2025
Rocket? Stacking. Crew training? Underway. Mission patch? Ready to go. ✅ The Artemis II mission will embark on its journey around the Moon early 2026 — and now we’ve got the mission patch to mark the occasion.
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Lora B retweeted
7 Mar 2025
Calling all makers, artists, and designers! You could design the zero gravity indicator for the @NASAArtemis II mission to the Moon. This small plushie indicates when the @NASA_Orion spacecraft has reached space. Submit your design here: freelancer.com/moon-mascot
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Lora B retweeted
Have some pumpkins that are looking a little bare? Choose an #Artemis-themed design to paint or carve your pumpkins with before Halloween! Try your hand at your favorite here. go.nasa.gov/3YqGJLp
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Lora B retweeted
Artemis I set records, exceeded expectations, and established new baselines for humans in deep space, demonstrating our ability to go farther and faster than ever before. View the story of Artemis I here: youtu.be/-YNZiasRG0Q
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14 Oct 2023
Beautiful photos of today’s #MissionToPsyche launch by our talented NASA HQ photo team!
Some remote camera photos are up from the #MissionToPsyche launch today! 📷flic.kr/s/aHBqjAY2Ci
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Lora B retweeted
October is a big month for the Moon! Oct. 14: Annular solar eclipse Oct. 21: International Observe the Moon Night Oct. 28: Full Moon Check out all the ways you can #ObserveTheMoon: go.nasa.gov/45rHk0M
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Lora B retweeted
11 Oct 2023
Here they are. These bits of ancient space rock may hold clues to how the rocky planets—including our own—formed. Scientists worldwide will study the #OSIRISREx sample for generations to come to get answers on where we come from.
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8 May 2023
Looking forward to watching this launch in June!
8 May 2023
Our next @SpaceX cargo launch, carrying supplies and a new set of unrolling solar panels to the @Space_Station, is now scheduled to lift off from @NASAKennedy on Saturday, June 3. Media accreditation is open: go.nasa.gov/3M5UuKB
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Lora B retweeted
8 May 2023
Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Our thanks go out to the teachers and educators who work tirelessly to elevate the next generation of explorers. Join us this week for live webinars and ready-to-use resources from @NASASTEM and @DoNASAScience: go.nasa.gov/3NOWmZu
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Lora B retweeted
Just out of curiosity, retweet if you were told by a teacher or advisor you couldn’t be where you are today.
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Lora B retweeted
11 Feb 2020
Today and everyday, we celebrate #WomenInScience. We celebrate the physicists. The engineers. The astronauts. We celebrate the women who make space exploration possible. Join us: go.nasa.gov/2Hf5tiy
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2 Feb 2016
Lillie reading to Iris. #readwithme @HillsmereESAACP
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21 Feb 2011
Getting my daily dose of Dora. Hopefully this IPA will help.
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20 Feb 2011
Showing my family that yes, I do have a Twitter account
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14 Jun 2010
missing Jake and he hasn't been gone for one day. he's in Houston for @desert_rats training.