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Since opening in 1982, Space Camp has provided a unique, hands-on, STEM experience for students of all ages to train like astronauts!

Huntsville, AL
Joined December 2008
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Thanks to #sushant4education and @itsSSR for sending these great students to @SpaceCampUSA !
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Creative minds are always welcome at Space Camp, and we appreciate donors who help them come. Someone has provided a scholarship for Ahmed.
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For 50 years, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center has been on a mission to inspire scientific exploration around the world, but we need your help. Visit to learn how you can help #SaveSpaceCamp and the Rocket Center today!
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We were honored to have @itsSSR join us last week for a camp mission! #OnlyAtSpaceCamp
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Recently, one of our @RocketCenterUSA Museum Guides, Lindsay, won a contest and met @katyperry !
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Today, in 1995, Apollo 13 hit theaters in the U.S.! The film, starring @tomhanks , Bill Paxton, @kevinbacon & @GarySinise , made $335 million at the Worldwide Box Office! What's your favorite line from the movie?!
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@EmilyBett Wait no more! Space Camp for adults is real and awesome.
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Our effort to #SaveSpaceCamp just took one giant leap forwards thanks to @Boeing . This generous gift, paired with your incredible grassroots support, brings us past $1.1 million. Help us as we soar to $1.5 million and beyond to Save Space Camp!
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Congratulations to @AstroJaws and @Astro_FarmerBob as they prepare to graduate basic astronaut training! This is the first astronaut class that includes two @SpaceCampAlumni ! The ceremony will air on the @NASA website at 10:30 a.m. EST Friday, January 10!
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It was great meeting @tweetsauce @VsauceTwo and @VsauceThree at Vidcon! We love meeting people who like to make other people smarter!
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Today we launched to Save Space Camp. In the first 10 hours, we've raised more than $247,000. You have blown us away with your generous support, but we still have a long way to go. Together, we know we can save Space Camp and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. #SaveSpaceCamp
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We had a blast training @prattprattpratt , @arnettwill , @JKCorden and @ElizabethBanks for the @latelateshow , which will air after this Sundays’ AFC Championship on @CBS .
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We had an out of this world opportunity to meet @rhettandlink @VidCon today! Hopefully they fit into the flight suits that go along with those wings!
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Thank you, #JohnYoung , for providing us with some of the most exciting LRV footage from the Apollo Program! 🎥: @NASA
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We can't wait to show you what we've been working on with @Sci_Phile and @nerdist !
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Looking for a little audio vacation? @levarburton reading @neilhimself 's "Chivalry" worked for us!
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This really struck a chord with us. Welcome to Rocket City, @joshgroban !
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Josh Groban is now an honorary Huntsvillian. 🚀🧑🏼‍🚀
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Today we remember Christa McAuliffe, who would have turned 70. McAuliffe was an American teacher astronaut. She would have been the first teacher in space on STS-51-L, but died in the Challenger accident. In 2004, she was awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
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The U.S. Space & Rocket Center will begin lighting the vertical Saturn V replica tonight to mark the progress of the #SaveSpaceCamp fundraising campaign. Lights go on today at sunset to show the campaign has raised one-third of the minimum goal of $1.5 million in just two days.
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You may know we need your help to #SaveSpaceCamp and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, but did you know that almost 1,000,000 students have been a part of Space Camp? Please visit and help us reach mission accomplished.
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Today, we are celebrating your commitment to #SaveSpaceCamp ! In just seven days, you've helped raise $1.5 million to ensure that we will open Space Camp again in the Spring. Now let’s make sure it continues to thrive for generations to come.
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Thank you so much for visiting us last week! What a fantastic camp experience. :) @itsSSR
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Thank you to @SAICinc for investing in the next generation of astronauts, scientists and engineers. Your contribution to help #SaveSpaceCamp will help inspire students everywhere to discover, learn and explore.
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Thank you, supporters! Donors from all 50 states, Washington D.C., the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and 26 countries outside of the US and its territories have contributed to #SaveSpaceCamp . We are moving forward but have a long way to go. Please continue to donate and share.
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Happy 95th Birthday to Astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, and the oldest in space at age 77.
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Together, we met our initial goal of $1.5 million raised to #SaveSpaceCamp ! This minimum amount raised will ensure that the Rocket Center will remain open to prepare for our Spring 2021 Space Camp season! Now let’s make sure it continues to thrive.
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It was so fun to work with @latelateshow , and we can't wait to see the piece Sunday night after the AFC Championship Game!
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🚀 SPECIAL #LateLateShow ALERT 🚀 We’ve got a Post-AFC Championship Game Special airing this Sunday, Jan 20 on @CBS after the game! Featuring a visit to space camp with @arnettwill @ElizabethBanks @prattprattpratt , a throwing accuracy test with @DangeRussWilson and much more!
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Today in 1962, #JohnGlenn made history when he became the first American to orbit the Earth, circling it three times.
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Some Monday Morning Humor to start your week!
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Congratulations to all members of the @NASA and @SpaceX teams who worked for this historic launch! #LaunchAmerica
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Crew Dragon has successfully separated. Next stop? The International @Space_Station . #LaunchAmerica
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Hey @Arbys , we challenge you to make our sandwich look like an astronaut! Think you can handle it? #MakeMySandwich
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🟥 ⚪ 🟦 🚀
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Today our mission to #SaveSpaceCamp took a big leap. We’ve raised more than $1,163,000 and have all of YOU to thank, with a big THANK YOU to @Boeing for their generous donation. Please donate and share to accomplish our mission.
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Never give up on your dreams!
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But will it be the REAL Space Camp!? RT @clickhole : The time is now. #SendHimToSpaceCamp http://t.co/JMnn5kLKHj
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Always wondered about Adult Space Camp? Here's a great article from @themarysue !
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Exciting moments here at Space Camp! Our third astronaut alumni! #AstroKate @Astro_Kate7 #OnlyAtSpaceCamp
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NASA Astronaut Candidate Robert "Bob" Hines attended Space Camp in 1989! Here's seven fun facts about his journey to NASA.
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32 years ago this summer!
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What a great morning with the Inspiration4 crew! We were thrilled to welcome Aviation Challenge alumnus Jared Isaacman and former Space Camp counselor Chris Sembroski along with other crew members Hayley Arceneaux and Dr. Sian Proctor to campus. You were an inspiration to us all.
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What would you title an #Inspiration4 album? 💿🎶 Captured underneath a Saturn I rocket during our crew’s visit to @SpaceCampUSA in Huntsville, Alabama today 🚀✨
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This weekend, at Adult Space Camp, Bobby and Alka got engaged during their spacewalk! Congrats! No better combination than ❤&🚀!
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Last night's sunset at @AviationCampUSA was absolutely stunning!!!
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This little astronaut came to cheer on her big sister at graduation today! The future of @nasa is adorable!
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Happy Birthday, @AstroSamantha ! We 💚 you!
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#CongratsPeggy ! NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson just completed her eighth spacewalk, the most ever completed by a female astronaut.
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Trainees are excited to start camp this week!
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Space Camp Returns!
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It's been amazing hearing from so many of our almost 1 million alumni from around the world. Thank you for sharing and supporting the #SaveSpaceCamp message. Now that we’ve Saved Space Camp, let’s help it thrive. Visit to contribute to the mission.
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Congratulations to our @SpaceCampAlumni , @Astro_Kate7 , @Astro_Christina and @AstroJaws for being among the NASA astronauts selected to the #Artemis Team, which plans to put the first woman and next man on the moon.
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We totally support this fashion choice by @DanCasey and @Sci_Phile in the most recent #muskwatch video on @nerdist !
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Today, we embarked on a mission to raise $1.5 million by October. We've started strong with more than $200,000. Let's raise at least $215,000 today and keep the momentum going. Will you help us Save Space Camp and the Rocket Center? Visit to help.
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“Rosemary has loved the idea of space exploration since she was a girl, and her experience in 2017 at Space Academy, a Girl Scout Destination, sealed the deal.” @girlscouts Rosemary just landed an internship with NASA!
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Nope. That's definitely not a tear in my eye. Definitely not.
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This is one of the coolest things that's ever happened. We live in the future.
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A big @SpaceCampUSA thank you to @Astro_FarmerBob for talking to our campers live from the ISS yesterday! You’re literally out of this world.
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#TrainLikeAMartian with @AstronautAbby at the Space Camp Summer Fest! Get tickets:
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Happy Birthday to Gemini 10 and Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins. He is 87 years old today.
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@rhettandlink You know, Adult Space Camp is real and seems like a good way to repair the damage done by your recent confession! :)
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Welcome home, Bob and Doug!
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Good splashdown of Dragon confirmed! Welcome back to Earth, @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug !
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This summer is a lot different than in the past. Though the numbers are fewer, we are still excited to have Space Camp students at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Tonight, we are excited to welcome the newest graduates into the @SpaceCampAlumni family.
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Space Camp Alumna Dr. Kate Rubins is celebrating her birthday in orbit today after launching to the @Space_Station this morning. Happy birthday from your Space Camp family, @Astro_Kate7 !
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It’s snowing in Huntsville! ❄️ ⛄️This photo was captured just a few moments ago.
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Graduation looks a little different this year but it's still a big deal! Congratulations to all our new @spacecampalumni !
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We’re one week into the campaign to #SaveSpaceCamp , and thousands of you from dozens of countries have gotten involved. Our mission is to train students to explore the stars, but we’ve never felt more support from the world around us. Thank you!
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Destin from @smartereveryday was invited to be a part of the launch of @NASASun 's Parker Solar Probe, he got to ride the 10 million pound Mobile Service Tower as it moved away from the @ulalaunch Delta IV!
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Because Space Camp!
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Born OTD in 1948, Christa McAuliffe, who would have been the first teacher in space.
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Kelsey Moser, a Structural Analysis Engineer @Boeing , spoke w/ graduates today! A native of Washington State, she came to camp in 5th grade!
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Happy Birthday, John Glenn. The first man to orbit Earth, Glenn would have been 96 years old today.
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Congratulations to former Space Camp Florida counselor Chris Sembroski, who has been selected for the SpaceX Inspiration4 team! Sembroski and his three teammates make up the first all-civilian crew for a space mission. They are scheduled to fly aboard a SpaceX Dragon this fall.
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Space Camp Alumna Teresa painted her high school senior parking spot in a perfect theme!
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Take a tour of the Underwater Astronaut Trainer!!!
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You may or may not be saddened by the postponing of major sporting events but @Jellesmarbles has years of races & full seasons of MARBLE RACING on their YT channel if you need some competition in your life: . We are obviously rooting for Team Galactic. 🌌
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Thank you for helping us raise our first $250,000 in our first 10 hours, we know that with your passion and support we will reach our goal of $1.5 million! Visit and help us on the way to mission accomplished! #SaveSpaceCamp
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$500,000!! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to #SaveSpaceCamp . We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from this great community. We are a third of the way there and need your help spreading the word to keep the mission going.
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For so many of our Space Camp alumni, the Challenger accident was a defining moment. Many of those alumni chose to attend Space Camp in tribute to the brave astronauts we lost 35 years ago today. We salute their bravery and sacrifice.
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Space Camp Alumna Teresa painted her high school senior parking spot in a perfect theme!
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Today, we reached more than $1.26 million on our mission to #SaveSpaceCamp , and we're getting even closer to our initial goal of 1.5 million! Please share this post, visit , and help us save this place for generations of students to come.
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I'm thinking it should be #SendSimonetoSpaceCAMP , @SimoneGiertz High fives for the spinning chair, though!
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Anyone else want a SpaceCamp the movie reboot?
@davidhitt
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This @Gizmodo article notes @Disney now owns the rights to the Space Camp movie and thus should reboot it. I’d be very OK with this. Dream re-casting: Shuttle is played by SLS. Space Station is played by Gateway. @SpaceCampUSA is still Space Camp.
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You helped #SaveSpaceCamp - and now you can show your support with these official "I Saved Space Camp" tees! Available in adult sizes in navy and charcoal gray, select kids sizes and adult sizes in red! Available online at:
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We’re beyond thrilled to support STEM opportunities for future explorers through scholarships from @American_Girl ! Today #AmericanGirl donates $20,000 toward Space Camp scholarships. #CharacterCounts #CelebrationOfSTEM
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#BreakingNews Space Camp confirms we have accidentally launched students into space again, this time with astronaut Robert “Hoot” Gibson on board. We are monitoring their trajectory closely and are confident they will be home safely soon.
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Good morning, Pathfinder.
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Here's some Monday Morning Humor to start your week! #OnlyAtSpaceCamp
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Space Camp is back, and we are honored Alabama @GovernorKayIvey joined us today to help us celebrate!
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We celebrate our 40th anniversary this year. While things may look different now, the excitement for space remains the same! #nationalretroday
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Just a couple more days to submit a nomination for 2016 @SpaceCampHOF ! Details:
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Dear Hubble, we love you. 🛰️🌌🤟 From, @SpaceCampUSA .
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28 years ago today, Hubble was launched into space forever changing our view of the universe. Hubble is still doing amazing science today! Here are just a few of the science achievements from Hubble's latest year in orbit: #Hubble28
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@SpaceX Yeah! We are SO excited about the Falcon Heavy!!!!
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The grant from @BlueOrigin ’s foundation @ClubforFuture will allow us to do more work to provide a talent-rich pipeline of future aerospace professionals.
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We're hiring for @SpaceCampUSA ! Apply online at . #ALjobs
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#HBD to our favorite @esa astronaut, @AstroSamantha ! We hope your day is out of this world!
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If all goes according to plan, @spacex 's DM-1 will mark the first time a commercially built American rocket and human-rated spacecraft launch to the @Space_Station . Launch is scheduled for 2:48A.M. ET, Saturday, March 2.
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We were honored to have Travis, a Guide Dog, in a recent educator camp! He was the first canine recipient of the Right Stuff Award.
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Today we remember the crew of STS-107, the final flight of Space Shuttle Columbia. The crew members were tragically killed on Feb 1, 2003, when Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during reentry into the atmosphere.
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We are starting to see the new @Boeing Space Camp Operations Building come together. The steel framing is going up.
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@prattprattpratt @latelateshow @arnettwill @ElizabethBanks @JKCorden It was a blast hosting you and we can’t wait to see the @latelateshow show on Sunday after the AFC Championship Game on CBS!
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Space Camp Alumna Teresa painted her high school senior parking spot in a perfect theme!
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