Annie Easley, born #OTD in 1933, began her 34-year career at @NASA in 1955, working as a human computer. When human computers were replaced by machines, she evolved too, becoming a computer programmer. https://t.co/ywfFuCRPjs
The Apollo 16 astronauts captured these views of the Earth shrinking into the distance as they began their three-day coast to the Moon #OTD in 1972. #EarthMonth
Check out this gallery of historical photos of Earth from space: https://t.co/lQckdSmdHC
Today we celebrate the first human space flight made by Yuri Gagarin in 1961, kicking off a new era of discovery for the benefit of all of us. #InternationalDayofHumanSpaceFlight
Since 1961, 600+ people have flown to space. Apply to be among the next 600! https://t.co/uCWGrzF4nI
From @LEED Platinum to the @Fitwel healthy building standard! We are proud to be the 1st 🇨🇦 mission in our 180+ missions network to receive this rating. Our community garden, fitness facilities, air quality testing & greening projects pave the way to advancing building health.
CSA astronaut @Astro_Jeremy will spend time on both sides of the border in the Niagara region for a series of events surrounding the total solar eclipse.
Here’s where to catch him: https://t.co/bSpsIX9WLs
@NASA, @NASAKennedy, @NiagaraParks, @NiagaraFallsUSA
On this day in 1977, Fleetwood Mac's Rumours reached #1 on the Billboard Album Charts and captivated audiences around the world with 'Go Your Own Way,' 'Dreams,' and 'Don't Stop' becoming instant classics, dominating the airwaves and cementing their status as superstars.
In your early 20s? You might not know that the Affordable Care Act is the reason you can stay on your parents’ health care plan until you’re 26. Before the ACA, health care companies could kick you off earlier – sometimes right after college.
It’s another reason why we need to keep building on the ACA – not repeal it. Because health care isn’t a privilege. It’s a right.
In 1908, Edith Berg became the first American woman to fly as a passenger in an airplane. She was so thrilled by Wilbur Wright's demonstration of the Wright Flyer at Le Mans, France, that she asked for a ride. #WomensHistoryMonth
👀 SPOTTED 👀 Canada’s most famous Mountie, Safety Bear, seen on Capitol Hill! An exciting day ahead for #TeamCanadaUSA in Washington, DC – stay tuned for more.
On November 13, 1981, Richard Truly deployed and tested Canadarm for the first time.
Of the Remote Manipulator System, he reported to Mission Control : “The arm is out and it works beautifully” Canadarm subsequently flew on more than 90 missions with all five NASA space shuttles