"Nichelle Nichols was a trailblazer and role model for women of color, and all women ... Her portrayal of Lt. Uhura in ‘Star Trek’ allowed both her talent & her dignity to show through. Her work with NASA and the National Space Society was invaluable.” https://t.co/UN3SrdFlHJ
Today, we celebrate the birthday of my friend and crew-mate the late Neil Armstrong. He will always be remembered for his long and loyal service to America and we’ll never forget his words as he took those giant leaps. It was a privilege and an honor to serve with him. #Apollo11
We celebrate the life of Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek actor, trailblazer, and role model, who symbolized to so many what was possible. She partnered with us to recruit some of the first women and minority astronauts, and inspired generations to reach for the stars.
The strength of the signal that #Webb detected from WASP-96 b hints at the significant role the telescope will play in the search for potentially habitable planets in the coming years. Webb’s view also showed evidence of haze & clouds that previous studies did not detect 👇
Many of our NSS leaders are in Titusville this weekend to support and judge the International Space Development Contest. Karlton Johnson, Chair of our Board of Governors and President @hanlonesq are ready to go! #SpaceIsTheFuture
Beyond their sensational reputation as top predators, sharks are canaries in the coal mine.
Healthy shark populations are key to biodiversity in the marine ecosystems we all depend on. https://t.co/7ndyoxSuVq
“Did scientists find a giant alien structure around KIC 8462852? Probably not, but if they did, what would these structures look like?” @Isaac_A_Arthur and @Chryseplanatia discuss alien megastructures on This Week in Space: https://t.co/Aan8IN8G1h
The King of Planets appeared majestic yesterday as recorded by Damian Peach. This mammoth gas giant could contain more than 1,300 Earths, and yet measures only about one-tenth the diameter of the Sun. Happy weekend!
The city lights of Italy, including the French island of Corse and the Italian islands of Sardinia and Sicily, are pictured from the space station from 261 miles above the Mediterranean Sea on July 4, 2022. 🌃 More cities at night.. https://t.co/4yfkLZHExk