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[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

I recall learning about the dieted the lettered rings of Saturn in lecture. Amazing to see that Cassini discovered moons nestled in and near those rings! #2019ES2232

[Cassini @CassiniSaturn]

Saturn’s rings seem serene from a distance. But Cassini’s daring flybys of the mini-moons nestled in and near the rings revealed how active and dynamic the ring-moon system really is. See how ring materials coat and shape these tiny worlds: https://t.co/tQokvDDASQ

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

This is a commendable decision by NASA. As much as the goal was to have an all female spacewalk, safety must be the priority of NASA and the team on the ISS. I hope to see this all female walk in the future! #2019ES2232

[COL Anne McClain @AstroAnnimal]

This decision was based on my recommendation. Leaders must make tough calls, and I am fortunate to work with a team who trusts my judgement. We must never accept a risk that can instead be mitigated. Safety of the crew and execution of the mission come first.

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

The VP discussed how the United States would like to go back to the moon! I cannot wait to see the day when we have the luxury of watching a moon landing in high definition picture.

[Vice President Mike Pence Archived @VP45]

Great to be at @RocketCenterUSA for a critical meeting on the future of human exploration of space! We are going to send American astronauts back to the moon & beyond! Watch the 5the meeting of the National Space Council LIVE: https://t.co/NvblGTdJCO 🚀

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

A stunning photo. A talented astronaut showcasing her craft with our planet in the background. Truly incredible. #2019ES2232

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

Amazing to see more and more women having a role in space exploration and engineering. In fact an all woman spacewalk is planned for later this month. #2019ES2232

[Women@NASA @WomenNASA]

“Don’t be afraid of math. Do your best. I wasn’t an A student — but here I am.” Tonya Mitchell is a Mechanical Engineering Technician at @NASAglenn. Learn all about how she and other #WomenAtNASA make ideas for satellites and aircraft come to life: https://t.co/GS5DdAzqDT

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

The first time for both of these astronauts to complete a spacewalk. Crazy to think that they exit the ISS and are truly at the mercy of the amazing technology science has made for them.
#2019ES2232

[International Space Station @Space_Station]

Spacewalkers Anne McClain (@AstroAnnimal) and Nick Hague (@AstroHague) are at the Port-4 truss worksite preparing to swap old nickel-hydrogen batteries with new lithium-ion batteries. #AskNASA | https://t.co/yuOTrZ4Jut

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

One of the most clear photos of Jupiter I have ever seen. The Juno mission captured this one yesterday. Noticeable is Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, as well. #2019ES2232 #Juno

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

Heartwarming to see these kind of success stories. The crew will now work hard to make the lives of the people of Earth better. #2019ES2232

[Christina H Koch @Astro_Christina]

I’m in space! @AstroHague, Alexey, & I had a thrilling ride to @Space_Station in our Soyuz rocket. Coming through the hatch & reuniting with my 8-ball classmate @AstroAnnimal was a blissful moment. It’s been a busy first week full of hard work prepping for Friday's #Spacewalk!

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

Lifting off soon! Exciting to see so many different countries cooperating in the name of science. American Nick Hague will join the Russian mission to the @Space_Station ! #2019ES2232

[Nick Hague @AstroHague]

Our Soyuz rocket rolled out today and is now raised into vertical position on the launch pad. Ready for blast off. T-2 days.

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

The only planet named after a Greek god, Uranus. I find it amazing that the astronomers of the past were able to see planets in the sky with the lack of technology that they had. #2019ES2232

[Chandra Observatory @chandraxray]

#Uranus, named for the Greek god of the sky, was discovered on this day in 1781 by William Herschel! All of the other planets in our solar system (except Earth) were given names from Roman mythology. If Uranus had been named for the Roman god of the sky, we would call it Caelus!

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

Apollo 10, the mission that set the basis for the one that we all look back on as the greatest act in space exploration. Without successful missions before it, Apollo 11 never would have made it to the moon. #2019ES2232

[NASA's Johnson Space Center @NASAJohnson]

On Mar. 11, 1969, the Apollo 10 Saturn V rocket was rolled to Launch Pad 39B at @NASAKennedy. The eight-day flight, targeted for May, was a rehearsal for the Moon landing, & the crew were to enter lunar orbit after a three-day cruise from Earth. #Apollo50 https://t.co/1GpHI5ty7y

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

You know that @SpaceX and crew dragon have made the former President proud. America is in the modern space race for the long haul! #2019ES2232

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

The Crew Dragon’s been on quite a ride since I last saw it—congrats to @NASA and @SpaceX on a successful return! We invested in the @Commercial_Crew program to strengthen the U.S. space program for the long haul, and it’s great to see that happening.

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

A great opportunity for students to be a part of what Blue Origin is doing! “The Earth without art is just eh.” But what about space? #2019ES2232

[OK Go @okgo]

Gravity can't hold back creativity. Today we're launching a contest to put student #ArtInSpace. Learn more at https://t.co/iO7jGUry5X #ArtInSpace #blueorigin @OkGoSandbox

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

Successful start to the mission for Dragon crew. The crew will now spend five days at the @Space_Station ! #2019ES2232

[COL Anne McClain @AstroAnnimal]

The dawn of a new era in human spaceflight

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

Elon Musk seems to be in good spirits on launch night! Launch is at 2:49 am. These launches have to be at precise times to ensure the mission successfully reaches the @Space_Station ! #2019ES2232

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Super high tech zero-g indicator added just before launch!

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

If you’re already staying up late tonight, might as well watch Dragon’s test flight. I’m sure Elon Musk will be up watching! #2019ES2232

[SpaceX @SpaceX]

All systems and weather are go ahead of Crew Dragon's first test flight tomorrow morning at 2:49 a.m. EST, 7:49 UTC → https://t.co/gtC39uTdw9

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

In behind you can see the Vehicle Assembly Unit, one of the biggest buildings by volume in The United States. This is where spaceships and space shuttles are built. #2019ES2232

[ARCHIVED: NASA's Exploration Ground Systems @NASAGroundSys]

Guess who went out for a stroll today?! 😆

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

Very interesting article about how the sun affects the moon and also how radiation affects all things in our solar system. #2019ES2232

[NASA Goddard @NASAGoddard]

Every object, planet or person traveling through space has to contend with the Sun's damaging radiation. Our Moon is no different — and has a "sunburn" to prove it: https://t.co/t3GFGdVk0a

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

A beautiful picture caught of Scholz’s star. I love how the red hues it gives off. #2019ES2232

[NASA @NASA]

This beauty is an illustration of Scholz's star! 😍 Nearly 70,000 years ago, it zoomed pass the outer edge of our solar system carrying its companion, a likely brown dwarf, along for the ride. Here’s what we know: https://t.co/842PQdV0Gx

[callum mckenney @callummckplanet]

A video of take-off for Virgin Galactic’s second test mission to space. This shows you how close we really are to commercializing trips to space. #2019ES2232

[Virgin Galactic @virgingalactic]

Lovely footage of take-off. WhiteKnightTwo and SpaceShipTwo continue to rise to release altitude.