Melissa Howell

Media engagement spokesperson @NASA former Reporter for @wtop @fox5dc

[Melissa Howell @Mhowell003]

Tackling lunar dust, Digging for history and revolutionizing space navigation. Plenty of exciting tech going up!

[NASA Marshall @NASA_Marshall]

🚀@NASA, @SpaceX, and @fireflyspace are targeting 1:11 a.m. ET on Jan. 15 for the launch of Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 1.

The flight will deliver 10 science instruments and technology demonstrations to the @NASAMoon - seven of which #NASAMarshall manages. Read more in this 🧵

[Bill Nelson @SenBillNelson]

My heart goes out to those affected by the Palisades Fire in Southern California. Many in our NASA family, including our teams at Armstrong and JPL, are affected. Grace and I are praying for their safety and the safety of the first responders battling the blaze.

[NASA @NASA]

About the Golden Record and the message from Jimmy Carter, who was president at the time of launch: https://t.co/9IXW1ulAbz

[NASA @NASA]

We are saddened by the passing of President Jimmy Carter, who contributed to the Voyager Golden Record currently traveling through interstellar space.

Carter's message of peace continues to reach across the "vast and awesome universe."

[NASA @NASA]

To everyone on Earth, Merry Christmas from our @NASA_Astronauts aboard the International @Space_Station.

[Melissa Howell @Mhowell003]

So excited to moderate @NASA STEM panel discussion around representation during DC Tech Week. The release of “The Color of Space” documentary episode 3 highlights the Black female astronauts breaking barriers and making history.

Check it out! https://t.co/dbdyLFJ9DH

[Bill Nelson @SenBillNelson]

2024 was a BIG year for science, exploration, and discovery at @NASA.

[Melissa Howell @Mhowell003]

“We do not fly until we have made it safe as possible for the humans on board… we need to do it right” -Administrator Nelson @NASA

[Melissa Howell @Mhowell003]

LATEST: NASA has decided to move forward with the current Artemis II Orion capsule and heat shield, says NASA administrator. Agency now plans to launch Artemis II in April 2026 and the Artemis III mission mid2027

[Melissa Howell @Mhowell003]

HAPPENING NOW: NASA update on our Artemis campaign

[NASA @NASA]

LIVE: NASA leadership is providing an update on our @NASAArtemis campaign, which will explore the Moon for scientific discoveries, economic benefits, and lessons learned for crewed missions to Mars. https://t.co/9VBGQ9YjmG

[NASA @NASA]

NASA Administrator @SenBillNelson and agency leaders will give an update on the @NASAArtemis campaign to the Moon, Thursday, Dec. 5. Media may RSVP now: https://t.co/WqjlbJuoY3

[Melissa Howell @Mhowell003]

NASA’s mission to explore the universe is more than just a quest for knowledge—it’s a powerful investment in America’s future! Check out our latest Economic Impact Report

[NASA @NASA]

What has NASA done for you lately? We've contributed more than $75 billion in economic output, supported over 300,000 jobs, and provided benefits to all 50 states (and the District of Columbia) in fiscal year 2023. Get the receipts: https://t.co/XTxKGr4tso

[Melissa Howell @Mhowell003]

HAPPENING NOW: NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy presents @NASA 's Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy at International Aeronautical Congress 2024 in Milan (https://t.co/lh3Kz5g7T3)

[Bill Nelson @SenBillNelson]

Liftoff, @EuropaClipper!

Today, we embark on a new journey across the solar system in search of the ingredients for life within Jupiter's icy moon.

Our next chapter in space exploration has begun.

[Bill Nelson @SenBillNelson]

The #Artemis Generation is going to love this!

[Matthew Dominick @dominickmatthew]

We flew over Hurricane Milton about 90 minutes ago. Here is the view out the Dragon Endeavour window. Expect lots of images from this window as this is where I’m sleeping while we wait to undock and return to Earth.

Timelapse coming in a separate post.

1/6400 sec, f8, ISO 500

[NASA Marshall @NASA_Marshall]

NASA's @EuropaClipper mission is planning to take flight on Thursday, Oct. 10.

This historic mission will explore Jupiter’s icy moon, #Europa, and we invite you to host your very own watch party to share in the excitement.

We’ve got everything you need: https://t.co/YUoEU6vn22

[NASA @NASA]

Happy #InternationalPodcastDay!

NASA has podcasts for every type of space explorer. Whether you're looking for something beginner-friendly, career-focused, or en Español — we've got something for you.

Start listening: https://t.co/6N8UbQcm61

[NASA's Johnson Space Center @NASAJohnson]

The official welcome!

The Expedition 72 crew welcomed #Crew9, @NASAAstronauts Nick Hague, the Crew 9 commander and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, the crew 9 mission specialist, after their flight aboard the @SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

[NASA @NASA]

Are you planning to #ObserveTheMoon on Sept. 14?

In preparation for International Observe the Moon Night, we're hosting a @Twitch stream on Thursday, Sept. 12, featuring astrophotographers and NASA experts! Tune in at 4pm ET: https://t.co/rB2BPVIQjf