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NASA's official source for research and science from the International Space Station: the world's laboratory in orbit. Verification:

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@ISS_Research
ISS Research
2 years
From the creation of drug treatments to studies of the Earth helping us better understand our changing planet, the @Space_Station has provided benefits to humanity for more than two decades. Check out the ISS Benefits for Humanity publication out today!
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International Space Station
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Space physics and life support work topped the Exp 71 crew's schedule at the end of the week as the @BoeingSpace #Starliner astronauts return to Houston. More...
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@NASA_Johnson
NASA's Johnson Space Center
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Small but mighty! On this week’s #HWHAP , a nanosatellites expert discusses the end-to-end process of how CubeSats are selected, scheduled for launch, and eventually deployed from the @Space_Station .
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From its perch on the @Space_Station , the NICER telescope studies X-ray light from cosmic objects. The new miniaturized X-ray technology developed for NICER led to new advances for CT scans on Earth. #BlackHoleWeek
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ISS Research
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Eyes on the 'bee! 🐝 NASA Astronaut Tracy Dyson performs Astrobee-Zero Robotics. This tech demo allows students on Earth to write software to control one of three free-flying robots. The program inspires the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers.
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@Space_Station
International Space Station
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The four astronauts had a full schedule of science activities aboard the station while the three cosmonauts took the day off on Thursday. More...
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@NASASTEM
NASA STEM
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Connect your students with @NASA_Astronauts aboard the @Space_Station for a 20-minute Q&A session about living and working in space! 🚀 Submit your application before the May 21 deadline:
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. @Space_Station ’s CALET confirmed electron precipitation, plasma waves driving high energy electrons from Earth’s radiation belt into the atmosphere. This can affect atmospheric chemistry, interfering with communication, GPS, and weather satellites. 🛰️
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@JAXA_Kiboriyo
JAXAきぼう利用ネットワーク
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The Application deadline for the 5th #KiboRPC is extended! In response to many requests, the application deadline has been extended to the following dates. Deadline: May 27 (Mon) Do you want to control a robot in the #ISS ? Let's try!
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ISS Research
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Congratulations! It’s a black hole. 🥳 Short gamma-ray bursts, less than two seconds long, can signal the birth of a black hole. Recently deployed from the @Space_Station , BurstCube studies these powerful explosions. #BlackHoleWeek Check out the mission:
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@NASASTEM
NASA STEM
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STEM-on-stra-tion (noun): A STEM demonstration by @NASA_Astronauts living & working on the @Space_Station coupled with a lesson plan to help bring the excitement of space into your classroom!✨ As a #TeacherAppreciationWeek treat, explore a new episode:
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@Commercial_Crew
NASA Commercial Crew
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NASA, @BoeingSpace , and @ULALaunch are targeting no earlier than Friday, May 10, for launch of the agency’s Boeing Crew Flight Test to the @Space_Station , pending resolution of the technical issue that prevented the May 6 launch attempt:
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NASA Commercial Crew
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Time to get comfy. @NASA_Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have arrived at Space Launch Complex-41 and are being strapped into @BoeingSpace 's #Starliner spacecraft. Liftoff is still targeted for 10:34pm ET.
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@Commercial_Crew
NASA Commercial Crew
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In less than four hours, @NASA_Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are set to lift off! Here is a look at some key milestones leading up to tonight’s launch:
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Prepare for astronauts, science, and rocket launches! 🚀 NASA’s Boeing #Starliner test is now live.
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Watch @NASA Boeing #Starliner coverage on NASA+: These test flights are critical to expanding science capabilities aboard space station for the benefit of future exploration missions.
@NASA_Johnson
NASA's Johnson Space Center
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From the pad and into space and back! 🚀💫   This is the first flight of the NASA Boeing Starliner spacecraft. We are ready to fly the NASA Boeing Crew Flight Test!!   Liftoff is targeted for 10:34pm ET with live coverage starting at 6:30pm ET.
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@NASAKennedy
NASA's Kennedy Space Center
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🔴 Our Crew Flight Test @NASASocial panel is LIVE! Learn more about #Starliner 's upcoming crewed test flight to @Space_Station and use #AskNASA for the opportunity to have your question answered!
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ISS Research
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One hour until #AskNASA questions are answered! Join us for @NASAKennedy 's broadcast at 1:30 pm ET on May 3, when NASA experts will chat about how @Commercial_Crew launches benefit @Space_Station science.
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