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#OTD in 2014, the New Horizons spacecraft awoke from its "nap" in anticipation of reaching Pluto after almost 3 billion miles and 9 years. 7 months later, it captured these photos of Pluto (left) and Charon (right).
Read more: https://go.nasa.gov/3P1fVMH
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On Pluto’s Doorstep, New Horizons Spacecraft Awakens for Encounter
NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft came out of hibernation today for its long-awaited 2015 encounter with the Pluto system.NASA
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Learn more: https://go.nasa.gov/3UxypFw
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20 Years Ago, Space Station Construction Begins
20 Years Ago, ISS Construction BeginsKelli Mars (NASA)
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#OTD in 1970, Dr. Cyril Ponnamperuma at @NASAAmes and coauthors reported they had positively identified extraterrestrial amino acids in the Murchison meteorite. It was the 1st conclusive proof of chemical evolution beyond Earth. #AlienAminoAcids
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More about the mission: https://go.nasa.gov/3H4FI4A
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In Depth | Pioneer Venus 1 – NASA Solar System Exploration
NASA’s real-time science encyclopedia of deep space exploration. Our scientists and far-ranging robots explore the wild frontiers of our solar system.NASA Solar System Exploration
More about the Gemini VII mission: https://go.nasa.gov/3Fm6GmY
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#OTD in 1969, President Nixon announced that Neil Armstrong would serve as Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the @PeaceCorps, a role Armstrong would serve from 1971–1973.
A video on Armstrong's life: https://go.nasa.gov/3umHlDi
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Watch the whole film: https://go.nasa.gov/3B4iAiT
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Laser Geodynamics Satellite (LAGEOS)
This 1975 NASA video highlights the development of LAser GEOdynamics Satellite (LAGEOS I) developed at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala...YouTube
1. STS-27
2. STS-35
3. STS-53
4. STS-61
A. 1st Hubble servicing mission
B. The 3rd classified DoD mission
C. NASA's Associate Administrator Bob Cabana was the pilot
D. Devoted to astronomical observation
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#OTD in 1964, the Houston Colt .45s baseball team changed its name to the Houston @astros reflecting the city's new fame as home to the Manned Spacecraft Center (later renamed @NASA_Johnson).
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📷 #OTD in 1959
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Astronauts Gerald Carr (bottom) and William Pogue (top) perform a bit of zero-G "magic" in this February 1974 photo, while showing off their beard growth from nearly 3 months aboard the Skylab space station.
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Commercial Lunar Payload Services
As the first major step to return astronauts to the Moon under Space Policy Directive-1, NASA is working with nine American companies on delivery services to the lunar surface through Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contracts.NASA
Which other Apollo mission did the USS Hornet serve as the prime recovery carrier for?
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In October, we're cohosting a two-day symposium on the history of NASA's Discovery and New Frontiers Programs. Be sure to submit your paper proposals before the deadline.
Get the details: https://go.nasa.gov/3U30Zi2
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Call for Papers for Discovery@30, New Frontiers@20 Symposium
The NASA History Office and the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum invite proposals for papers to be presented at a two-day symposium, October 12–13, 2023 in Washington, DC.Michele Ostovar (NASA)
#OTD in 1964, Mariner 4 launched. This 1965 photo is the first closeup picture of what planet in our solar system? 🤔
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Mars
D. Jupiter
Comment below with your answer!
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#50YearsAgo today, the US Geological Survey @USGS's global map of Mars was published. It was created using over 7,000 photos taken by @nasa's Mariner 9 spacecraft.
Read more:https://go.nasa.gov/3i3S6as
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In Depth | Mariner 09 – NASA Solar System Exploration
NASA’s real-time science encyclopedia of deep space exploration. Our scientists and far-ranging robots explore the wild frontiers of our solar system.NASA Solar System Exploration
On Nov. 26, 2018, the @NASAInSight lander landed on Mars to investigate the planet's interior measuring its seismic activity and interior heat. As the InSight mission prepares to wrap up, learn more about its findings: https://go.nasa.gov/3tUZtDZ
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NASA's InSight Mars Lander
The InSight lander will study the interior of Mars and listen for Marsquakes.NASA's InSight Mars Lander
Contributing to Space Shuttle research, these wingless vehicles were designed to fly to Earth from space and land like planes.
More: https://go.nasa.gov/3VhA3fn
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NASA Armstrong Fact Sheet: Lifting Bodies
Lifting Bodies demonstrated the ability of pilots to maneuver and safely land a wingless vehicle.NASA
Catch up with the rover's latest images and discoveries: https://go.nasa.gov/3AAdmLB
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Home | Curiosity – NASA’s Mars Exploration Program
NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission, Curiosity is the largest and most capable rover ever sent to Mars. View the latest news, images, and discoveries from the Red Planet.NASA Mars Exploration
📖 More: https://go.nasa.gov/3Xh6Tit
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NASA’s IXPE Reveals Shape, Orientation of Hot Matter Around Black Hole
Cygnus X-1, discovered in 1964, was the first cosmic object ever identified as containing a black hole. Now, NASA telescopes have teamed up to reveal new details about the configuration of hot matter surrounding this famous black hole.Beth Ridgeway (NASA)
In 2015 #OTD, President Barack Obama awarded former @nasa mathematician Katherine Johnson the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, for her contributions to early spaceflight: https://go.nasa.gov/3EQKqBp
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Katherine Johnson
NASA.gov brings you the latest images, videos and news from America's space agency. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, watch NASA TV live, and learn about our quest to reveal the unknown and benefit all humankind.NASA
Thanksgiving 2008 in space was a full house: all 10 astronauts from STS-126 and Expedition 18 came together aboard the @Space_Station to share in the celebration! #HappyThanksgiving
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What happened next: https://go.nasa.gov/3gpEXIt
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Find out what he brought to space in honor of his Chickasaw Tribe: https://go.nasa.gov/3UZWu96 #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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John Herrington Carried A Piece of Native American History to Space
When astronaut John Herrington made his voyage to space aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour's STS-113 mission, he became the first Native American in space.Yvette Smith (NASA)
#OTD in 2014, Expedition 42 launched to the @Space_Station aboard Soyuz TMA-15M. The mission included scientific experiments to find the answer to life, the universe, and everything.
More on the mission: https://go.nasa.gov/3tMvZbp
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Expedition 42
NASA.gov brings you the latest images, videos and news from America's space agency. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, watch NASA TV live, and learn about our quest to reveal the unknown and benefit all humankind.NASA
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The first #Thanksgiving in space happened today in 1973. Skylab 4 astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue celebrated after a grueling 6.5 hour spacewalk! Although no turkey was served, it was still a feast to be thankful for! 🦃
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Dr. Bluford was the 1st Black American astronaut in space in 1983, and was a mission specialist on four Space Shuttle missions: STS-8, 61A, 39, and 53.
Read Dr. Bluford's recollections: https://go.nasa.gov/3AvAWcq
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#OTD in 1969, Apollo 12 astronauts captured a photograph of the eclipse of the Sun on their return to Earth. The view was created when the Earth moved directly between the Sun and the Apollo 12 spacecraft.
Read more: https://go.nasa.gov/3XcSpzX
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Earth Eclipses the Sun - Apollo 12 – Moon: NASA Science
This photograph of the eclipse of the Sun was taken with a 16mm motion picture camera from the Apollo 12 spacecraft during its trans-Earth journey home from the Moon.Moon: NASA Science
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Read the whole story in Chapter 6 of the e-book, 50 Years of Solar System Exploration: https://go.nasa.gov/3gd5Hfn
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50 Years of Solar System Exploration
In 50 Years of Solar System Exploration, a diverse array of scholars addresses the science, technology, policy, and politics of planetary exploration.Michele Ostovar (NASA)
#50YearsAgo today, officials broke ground on the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC! Have you visited @airandspace lately to see its many space and aeronautical artifacts from NASA history?
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