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ISS042E292519 (03/01/2015) --- U.S. astronaut Terry Virts tweeted his followers this image after completing a series of spacewalks with his partner astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore to prepare the International Space Station for upcoming U.S. commercial spacecraft currently in development. Virts commented on the tweet: "Mission Accomplished - 3 #spacewalks, 800' of cable, 4 antennas, 3 laser reflectors, 1 greased robotic arm."
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ISS042E275158 (02/15/2015) --- US Astronaut Terry Virts tweeted this earth observation from the International Space Station on Feb. 15, 2015. Virts described the image as "#EarthArt northeast #Libya.
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ISS042E135484 (01/10/2015) --- NASA astronaut Terry Virts flight engineer of Expedition 42 on the International Space Station tweeted this Caribbean image of the sunny isle of  #"Jamaica" on Jan. 10, 2015.
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ISS042E240938 (02/11/2015) --- This Earth observation image was taken from the International Space Station and tweeted by astronaut Terry Virts to his followers with this comment: "#Sunset over the Med, #Italy, Adriatic, and Alps".
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ISS042E325661 (03/11/2015) ---Three crew members of Expedition 42 prepare to return to Earth on Mar. 11, 2015 after a 167-day mission on the International Space Station.  Expedition 42 commander Barry Wilmore of NASA and flight engineers Alexander Samokutyaev and Elena Serova of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) board the returning spacecraft. US NASA astronaut Terry Virts who will stay on as Commander of Expedition 43 tweeted this image of the crew boarding the Soyuz for the ride home. Cosmonaut Alexander Samokutyaev  whose nickname is "Sasha" was last on. The Tweet had this comment   "Sasha closing the hatch- пока Саш.".
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ISS042E237302 (02/09/2015) ---  Aboard the International Space Station on Feb. 9, 2015 NASA astronaut Terry Virts while viewing through the Cupola window captured this image of the African continent. Virts tweeted the photo to his many fans with the comment:  "Sun glint on one of a thousand rivers in the heart of #Africa, this one in #Angola" .
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ISS042E135486 (01/10/2015) --- Just another sunny day in the Caribbean sea as viewed by astronauts aboard the International Space Station. This image was tweeted out by NASA astronaut Terry Virts as he captured the Earth observation of #Cuba and #Bahamas on Jan. 10, 2015.
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ISS042E292494 (03/01/2015) --- U.S. astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Terry Virts performed three separate spacewalks to prepare the International Space Station for upcoming U.S. commercial spacecraft currently in development. Virts tweeted this image on March 1, 2015 with the comment "Still thinking about that #awesome #spacewalk yesterday with #AstroButch!"
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ISS042E300570 (03/04/2015) --- NASA Astronaut Terry Virts on the International Space Station tweeted this sunny day Caribbean image out to his social media fans on Mar. 4, 2015 with this attached comment: "#Cuba is surrounded by some unbelievable beaches and blue-green waters".
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ISS042E230270 (02/06/2015) --- US NASA astronaut Terry Virts, Expedition 42 flight engineer on the International Space Station tweeted this Earth observation on Feb. 6, 2015 and made this comment: " Looking back over middle America at twilight. I love the sun’s reflection off these rivers and lakes".
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ISS042E295288  (03/02/2015) --- US Astronaut Terry Virts Flight Engineer of Expedition 42 on the International Space Station tweeted this Earth observation on Mar. 2, 2015 with the comment  "The Earth completely changes colors at twilight. It's like a different planet".
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ISS042E237320 (02/09/2015) ---A weather observation image taken from the International Space Station tweeted out to social media fans by NASA astronaut Terry Virts. He added this comment: "Enormous #thunderstorm over the jungles of #Africa".
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ISS042E292030 (02/26/2015) --- Towards the end of her workday on Feb. 26, 2015, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti tweeted this Earth Observation image and wished her Tweeter followers "Good Night from #space, Buona notte dallo spazio".
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ISS042E291938 (03/01/2015) ---US astronaut Terry Virts tweeted this image on 1 Mar, 2-15 and asked this question: "Can you spot the space walker in this picture? He's very small compared to the enormous starboard truss of the #ISS". Terry is a flight engineer on the International Space Station.
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ISS042E275153 (02/15/2015) --- Expedition 42 Flight Engineer Terry Virts on the International Space Station tweeted his followers this earth observation image on Feb. 15, 2015. He commented that it was "Extensive #Africa desert of #Libya and #Chad".
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ISS042E230335 (02/06/2015) --- This Earth observation image taken at night on Feb. 6, 2015 from the International Space Station shows northern central Europe. US Astronaut Terry Virts tweeted the image on Mar. 5, 2015 with the comment "A tale of two cities. #London #Paris"
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ISS042E243192 (02/11/2015) --- This huge Desert in northern Africa is an image tweeted by NASA astronaut Terry Virts on Feb. 11, 2015 from the International Space Station. He wanted to share with his Twitter fans the enormous size of the " Murzuq Desert #Libya #Africa".
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ISS042E207665 (02/03/2015) --- (ESA) European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, and NASA astronaut Terry Virts are working with configuration tasks aboard the International Space Station on Feb. 3, 2015. Virts tweeted this photo with the comment "@AstroSamantha and I kick off a year of "reconfig", preparing for multiple docked cargo and manned vehicles".
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ISS042E292319 (03/01/2015) --- US astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Terry Virts are suited up Mar 1, 2015 for a later spacewalk outside the International Space Station. Virts tweeted this image with the following comment on Mar. 3, 2015 " Teammates- USAF and USN working great together in orbit and on our spacewalks! #USAFA #goairforcebeatnavy".
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ISS042E236075 (02/10/2015) --- Astronauts in space must exercise regularly to keep muscles from deteriorating. The busy schedule aboard the International Space Station has these regular periods worked in as NASA astronaut Terry Virts shows in this Tweet he sent out on Feb. 10, 2015 with the comment: "Periodic Fitness Evaluation- riding the bike with a heart rate monitor, EKG, and blood pressure machine hooked up".
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ISS040-E-012015 (14 June 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members photographed this image on June 14, 2014.  European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, in a Tweeted message on June 15, identified the sprinkle of light in the upper right hand corner of the photo as the launch of a Russian satellite.
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NASA Twitter followers from left; Leigh Checkman (@liprap), Barbara Nixon (@BarbaraNixon), and Beth Schaefer (@boonbeth), hold up signs just before the Astrovan, carrying the STS-134 crew out to launch pad 39a passed by, early Monday, May 16, 2011, at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. During the 16-day mission, Endeavour, with Commander Mark Kelly, Pilot Gregory H. Johnson, Mission Specialists Michael Fincke, Greg Chamitoff, Andrew Feustel and European Space Agency astronaut Robert Vittori will deliver the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) and spare parts including two S-band communications antennas, a high-pressure gas tank and additional spare parts for Dextre. Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)
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ISS043E182270 (05/08/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted this image of Subtropical Storm Anna as it moved toward the US east coast on May 8th, 2015. Scott added this comment to his tweet: "Subtropical Storm #Ana churns off the East coast of USA. #Wx from @Space_Station. #YearInSpace."
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ISS043E182498 (05/08/2015) --- Expedition 43 Flight Engineer Scott Kelly tweeted this view of an American southwest section of the San Rafael Reef, Utah. Kelly added this comment to the tweet: "The rising sun casts shadows upon the US #SouthWest this morning creating a striking image. #YearInSpace".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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ISS042E329946 (03/11/2015) --- Making preparations for departure of three of his colleagues NASA astronaut Terry Virts, a flight engineer for Expedition 42 on the International Space Station tweeted this image down to his followers on Earth on Mar 11, 2015 with  this candid message: "Our last minutes together as #Exp42 crew. It's been a pleasure serving on #ISS with these wonderful people'. Virts is now the Commander of Expedition 43 and his colleagues NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore (bottom right), cosmonaut Elena Serova (top right) and  Alexander Samokutyaev ( top center) of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos), have all landed safely back on Earth. The remaining crew with Virts in space is ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti (bottom center)  and cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov (top left).
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MSL - VIPs in Tweet-Up Tent, Will Iam, Bill Nye, Charlie Bolden, Leland Melvin
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ISS040-E-045605 (7 July 2014) --- The International Space Station, including these two temporarily docked Russian spacecraft, made more than one pass near Typhoon Neoguri on July 7, and Expedition 40 Flight Engineers Reid Wiseman of NASA and Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency captured its startling dimensions in a day-long series of still photos. In a tweet later in the day, Gerst marveled that even with a fish-eye lens he couldn't capture the whole storm. A 28mm focal length was used for a small sequence of oblique pictures such as this one. The picture was taken at 06:57:53 GMT on July 7, 2014.
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ISS044E022706 07/27/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly on the International Space Station tweeted this image out July 25, 2015 with the greeting "Good Morning".
Earth observations taken by Expedition 44 crewmember
ISS042eE01551 (01/06/2015) --- NASA astronaut Terry Virts tweeted this night image out with the twinkling city lights of the coast of India and the Maldives. The Maldives is a tropical nation in the Indian Ocean composed of 26 coral atolls, which stretch for hundreds of islands. It’s known for its beaches, blue lagoons and extensive reefs. Terry tweeted this comment along with the image: " Moonlit clouds over southeast #India coastline, with Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad."
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ISS043E120523 (04/14/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly on the International Space Station tweeted this earth observation image out on Apr. 14, 2015 as part of his Space Geo contest of "name this location": Scott tweeted this comment and clue: "#SpaceGeo! In 1962, former Astronaut John Glenn's Friendship 7 Mercury landed in this vicinity. Name it!"
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
ISS042e291952 (02/28/2015) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti on Feb. 28, 2015 tweeted this photo and gives a final salute to Star Treks' Leonard Nimoy who passed away recently. Cristoforetti is a flight engineer on the International Space Station. She commented in the Tweet ""Of all the souls I have encountered.. his was the most human." Thx @TheRealNimoy for bringing Spock to life for us"
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ISS043E142528 (04/26/2015) ---From the International Space Station NASA astronaut Terry Virts (right) tweeted this image of he and his crewmate Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov celebrating the birthday of ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti (middle). His tweet commented: "Happy Birthday @AstroSamantha! We had a great time celebrating as a crew."
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ISS046e030629 (01/31/2016) --- Another awesome Earth observation by the crew of the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Tim Kopra tweeted this image out with the comment: "Flying over @NewZealand -- beautiful #islands . #Explore ".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew
ISS046e016803 (01/21/2016) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted this aurora image over Canada on Jan. 21, 2016 with the message: ""O Canada! Beneath thy shining skies. You were beautiful this morning! #YearInSpace”
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew
ISS043E249688 (04/24/2015) --- This picture of Hawaii was tweeted out by NASA astronaut Scott Kelly on the International Space Station with this comment: "Just flew over you #Honolulu #Hawaii. Happy #MemorialDay! #YearInSpace ".
Earth observtion taken by the Expedition 43 crew
ISS046e015697 (01/20/2016) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly took this majestic image of the Earth at night highlighting the green and red hues of an Aurora. He tweeted this message along with the image: “The dance of #aurora. #YearInSpace"
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ISS046e026252 (01/28/2016) --- NASA astronaut Tim Kopra aboard the International Space Station tweeted this night image of the west coast of America with the message: " Looking back at the west coast of #California before dawn.".
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ISS043E080629 (04/01/2015) --- NASA astronaut Terry Virts, commander of Expedition 43 on board the International Space Station tweeted this beautiful image of our planet with this simple comment "#Earth".
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ISS043E187300 (05/10/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted this aquamarine seascape Earth observation on May 10, 2015 from the International Space Station. His comment was a simple: "watercolor from space. #YearInSpace".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
ISS046e022766 (01/24/2016) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly captured this sunrise over Earth and tweeted this message: " blizzard2016 clearly seen off the #EastCoast as the sun begins to rise. Hope all OK! #BlizzardJonas #YearInSpace".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew
ISS028-E-024847  (13 Aug. 2011) --- Astronaut Ron Garan, Expedition 28 flight engineer, tweeted this image from the International Space Station on Aug. 14 with the following caption:  ?What a
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
ISS043E227213 (05/20/2015) --- Earth observation of South America from the International Space Station on May 20, 2015. NASA astronaut Terry Virts tweeted this image with the remark of: "Farm fields in central #Brazil #SouthAmerica".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
ISS042E080610 (12/29/2014) --- One of the 7 wonders of the Earth, the Grand Canyon in the US West as viewed from the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Terry Virts tweeted this revealing image that was taken on Dec. 29, 2014.
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 42 crew
ISS042E098993 (01/04/2015) --- Expedition 43 commander and NASA astronaut Terry Virts tweeted this image showcasing his support of America’s pastime back on Jan. 4, 2015 with this comment: Honoring #JackieRobinson today! #42.
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An attendee at a NASA Social tweets on her cell phone at a NASA Social exploring science on the ISS at NASA Headquarters, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 in Washington.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Carla Cioffi)
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A Shorty Award is seen Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA's official Twitter feed, @NASA, has won its second consecutive Shorty award for the best government use of social media.  The Shorty Award honors the best of social media across sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, YouTube, Foursquare and others.  NASA took the prize Monday, April 8, at the fifth Shorty Awards ceremony in New York.  The @NASA acceptance tweet was, "We're sharing the universe 1 tweet at a time.  Be inspired!  Follow @NASA & RT if you love science & space.  #ShortyAwards."  Photo Credit:  (NASA/Carla Cioffi)
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ISS043E124378 (04/16/2015) --- NASA astronaut Terry Virts onboard the International Space Station Tweeted this deep beige and red desert image in Africa on Apr. 16, 2015. Terry's comments that accompanied the image were: "Beautiful colors in the northern desert of #Africa".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
ISS042E296377 (03/02/2015) --- Literally flying in microgravity US astronaut Terry Virts a flight engineer of Expedition 42 aboard the International Space Station , Tweeted this message to his followers on Mar, 2, 2015 "Our official “100 Days” patch. 2.5 months to go. Time is flying WAY TOO FAST"!
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ISS043E241994 (05/23/2015) --- New York is pictured here as seen by the crew of Expedition 43 aboard the International Space Station on May 23, 2015. NASA astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted this image out with the following comment: "Good morning #Manhattan! #bigapple #YearInSpace".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
ISS043E198683 (05/16/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly on the International Space Station took this Earth observation photo in the stations cupola that provides a 360 degree view. He tweeted this image with the comment: "The view out my window. #CapeTown #SouthAfrica. #YearInSpace".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
Guests use their laptop computers to "Tweet" and follow a NASA STS-127 crew presentation on Twitter at the NASA Tweetup event held at NASA Headquarters, September 24, 2009 in Washington.  Nearly 200 of NASA’s Twitter followers are in attendance.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Carla Cioffi)
STS-127 Tweetup
ISS043E143444 (04/27/2015) --- Cameras aboard the International Space Station were used to take this image of California on Apr. 27, 2015. NASA astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted this picture out with the comment: "SanFrancisco. I almost felt like I was with you as we flew overhead a few minutes ago. #YearInSpace".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
ISS046e035715 (02/08/2016) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly acquired this image of Santa Clara, California on Feb. 8, 2016. He tweeted:  "Got to see the #SuperBowl in person after all! But at 17,500MPH, it didn't last long. #YearInSpace
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew
ISS043E241982 (05/23/2015) --- This Earth observation image of the Eastern coast of the United States from May 23, 2015 was tweeted out from the International Space Station by NASA astronaut Scott Kelly with the added comment: "To end #EMSWeek #JerseyCity where I worked as an EMT more than 30 years ago".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
Actor and Producer Levar Burton tweets with two devices during the STS-134 Tweetup, Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. About 150 NASA Twitter followers attended the event.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)
STS-134 Tweetup
ISS043E159837 (05/02/2015) --- This image of the American upper Midwest and parts of Canada was captured by NASA astronaut Terry Virts on the International Space Station on May 2, 2015. Virts made this comment with the tweet: "It's great to see the #GreatLakes with no snow"!
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
ISS043E137178 (04/24/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly on the International Space Station shows off his personal living quarters in space. Scott tweeted this image out with the comment: " My #bedroom aboard #ISS. All the comforts of #home. Well, most of them. #YearInSpace".
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ISS043E193686 (05/14/2015) --- NASA astronaut Terry Virts commander of Expedition 43 on the International Space Station tweeted this night Earth observation with the comment: "This reddish brownish layer of our atmosphere is facinating- it's made of O and OH and is only seen in certain areas".
Night galaxy sequence
ISS046e022896 (01/24/2016) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly took this image of Japan at night on Jan. 24, 2016. In his tweet Scott said: " GoodEvening #Japan! I look forward to meeting you again someday. #YearInSpace"
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew
ISS046e034177 (02/05/2016) --- This image of a portion of the Mexican coastal area was taken by crew members aboard the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Tim Kopra tweeted out this comment with the image " Nice #beach town! #Mazatlan on the west coast of @Mexico - 21 km boardwalk. #Explore ".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew
Actor Seth Green, a NASA Twitter follower, tweets from his device during the STS-134 Tweetup, Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. About 150 NASA Twitter followers attended the event. Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)
STS-134 Tweetup
ISS046e004756 (01/04/2016) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly captured this beige desert image as the International Space Station passed over Africa. He tweeted out this message: " I can always count on #Africa for colorful #EarthArt. #YearInSpace".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew
Heather Good, Twitter handle @foundonmars, tweets during the STS-134 Tweetup, Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. About 150 NASA Twitter followers attended the event. Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)
STS-134 Tweetup
ISS043E184521 (05/10/2015) --- NASA astronaut Terry Virts Expedition 43 Commander on the International Space Station tweeted this Earth observation image of South America with the following comment: "Salar de Uyuni in the #Bolivia desert #SouthAmerica. The world's largest salt flat".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
Guests use their laptop computers to "Tweet" and follow a NASA STS-125 crew presentation on Twitter at the NASA Tweetup event held at NASA Headquarters, July 21, 2009 in Washington. Nearly 200 of NASA’s Twitter followers are in attendance.  Photo Credit: (Carla Cioffi)
STS-125 Tweetup
ISS043E249751 (05/25/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly on the International Space Station captured this image of the US northeast. Kelly tweeted this picture of Virginia, Washington D.C and a bit of Maryland and the comment: "This #MemorialDay honoring those who gave their lives in service to our nation with a picture of #ArlingtonCemetary".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
ISS043E156517 (04/29/2015) --- Earth observation image by the crew of Expedition 43 on the International Space Station Apr 29, 2015. NASA astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted this desert image out with the comment: "Massive dust storm engulfs #GobiDesert this morning. #YearInSpace.".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
ISS046e009103 (01/16/2016) --- In orbit around the Earth on board the International Space Station NASA astronaut Scott Kelly captured this blue water image in his "Earth Art" series and tweeted it out with this message: " A splash of #EarthArt over the #Bahamas! #YearInSpace ".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew
ISS043E193556 (05/14/2015) --- The Earth view from the cupola onboard the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted this image with a comment on May 14, 2015: "My first look out the window today. #YearInSpace".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
ISS043E142265 (04/26/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly on the International Space Station Apr.26, 2015 tweeted this image out of an Earth observation as part of his Space Geo contest "name this location" with this remark and clue: "This frozen body of water is the world's oldest (25 million years) and deepest basin on Earth. Name it!"
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
ISS047e001308 (03/02/2016) --- Europe meets Africa in this Earth Observation image captured by NASA astronaut Tim Peake. He tweeted this message out with the photo " Strait of Gibraltar - 9 miles separating #Europe and #Africa . @Space_Station #Explore ".
Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember
ISS043E190642 (05/13/2015) --- NASA astronaut Terry Virts who is the Commander of Expedition 43 on the International Space Station tweeted this Earth Observation on May 13, 2015, with this comment: "Beautiful part of #Mongolia and #Siberia. Красивейший район Сибири и Монголии".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
ISS043E044527 (03/23/2015) --- This Earth observation of the Patagonia Ice Fields in South America was taken during a day pass of the International Space Station by the crew of Expedition 43. The Commander of 43, NASA astronaut Terry Virts tweeted this comment on the Earth image: "Awe-inspiring Earth"!
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
A NASA Twitter follower tweets during astronaut Ron Garan's Tweetup at NASA Headquarters in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012.   Garan was a flight engineer on both the Expedition 27 and 28 missions at the International Space Station.  Photo Credit:  (NASA/Carla Cioffi)
Ron Garan Tweetup
ISS046e021993 (01/23/2016) ---  Earth observation of the coast of Oman taken during a night pass by the Expedition 46 crew aboard the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Tim Kopra tweeted this image out with this message: "Passing over the Gulf of #Oman at night -- city lights of #Muscat #Dubai #AbuDhabi and #Doha in the distance".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew
ISS043E032212 (03/19/2015) ---Aboard the International Space Station astronauts have spectacular views of our Earth. NASA Astronaut Terry Virts commander of Expedition 43 tweeted this comment with this image " Every #sunset is different, this one was blue".
Sunrise view taken by the Expedition 43 crew
ISS043E249636 (05/24/2015) --- The southern US state of West Virginia was captured by cameras aboard the International Space Station and NASA astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted it out with this comment: "Good morning #WestVirginia! It looks like if you were pounded flat you'd be bigger than Texas. #YearInSpace".
Earth observtion taken by the Expedition 43 crew
ISS043E194350 (05/15/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly on the International Space Station tweeted this image out of an Earth observation image as part of his Space Geo trivia contest. Scott tweeted this comment and clue: "#SpaceGeo Four international borders in one photo from the International @Space_Station. Name them"! Two winners! Congrats to @TeacherWithTuba & @PC101!. The correct answer is :#SpaceGeo A: #Denmark #Norway #Sweden #Germany & #Poland. The winners will receive an autographed copy of this image when Scott returns to Earth in March 2016. Learn more about #SpaceGeo and play along every Wednesday for your chance to win: <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/feature/where-over-the-world-is-astronaut-scott-kelly/" rel="nofollow">www.nasa.gov/feature/where-over-the-world-is-astronaut-sc...</a>
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
ISS043E128768 (04/21/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly on the International Space Station May 6, 2015 tweeted this image out of an Earth observation as part of his Space Geo trivia contest. Scott tweeted this comment and clue: "#SpaceGeo! A serpent is known for deceptive traits, but don’t let this snake pull the wool over your eyes. Name it!” Congratulations to @splinesmith for correctly identifying this image first, : #BighornRiver Montana/Wyoming named in 1805 for Bighorn sheep along its banks. He will receive an autographed copy of this image when Scott returns to Earth in March 2016. Learn more about #SpaceGeo and play along every Wednesday for your chance to win: http://www.nasa.gov/feature/where-over-the-world-is-astronaut-scott-kelly
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
NASA astronaut TJ Creamer talks about his experience in space during a "Tweetup" at NASA Headquarters, Thursday, July 29, 2010, in Washington. Creamer, who spent 161 days living aboard the International Space Station as part of the Expedition 22/23 crew, set up the orbiting outpost's live Internet connection and posted updates about the mission to his Twitter account, sending the first live tweet from orbit. Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)
Tweetup with Astronaut Timothy Creamer
ISS042E325633 (03/11/2015) --- The day before three of his colleagues on the International Space Station were to return to Earth in a Soyuz rocket US NASA astronaut Terry Virts wished all well but gave birthday wishes before they left to Flight Engineer cosmonaut Alexander Samokutyaev with this tweeted message: "с днём рождения Саша- Happy Birthday Sasha!"!
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ISS043E284928 (06/04/215) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly on the International Space Station captured this interesting image in the stations Cupola, the 360 degree observation area and remote control location for grappling and docking and undocking spacecraft. Scott tweeted this comment with the image on June, 4, 2015: "Often when I look out the window I think we should call it Planet Water instead of Earth. Sadly mostly saltwater".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
NASA astronaut TJ Creamer talks about his experience in space during a "Tweetup" at NASA Headquarters, Thursday, July 29, 2010, in Washington. Creamer, who spent 161 days living aboard the International Space Station as part of the Expedition 22/23 crew, set up the orbiting outpost's live Internet connection and posted updates about the mission to his Twitter account, sending the first live tweet from orbit. Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)
Tweetup with Astronaut Timothy Creamer
Cassie Barnes, Twitter handle @celticfeminist, tweets during the STS-135 Tweetup, Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. About 150 NASA Twitter followers attended the event.  The STS-135 mission will be NASA's last space shuttle launch.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)
STS-135 Tweetup
Romeo Durscher from Stanford, CA, who goes by @RomeoCH on Twitter, tweets with his Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) mascot named "Camilla" by his side during the NASA STS-133 mission tweetup on Monday, Nov., 1, 2010 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla.  NASA Tweetups provide @NASA followers with the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at NASA facilities and events and speak with scientists, engineers, astronauts and managers.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
STS-133 Launch Tweetup
ISS043E120466 (04/13/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly  shared this image on Apr. 13, 2015 showing parts of Houston, Johnson Space Center and Ellington Airfield where NASA astronaut pilots get their flight time in T-38 jets. He tweeted it out to his follower's with the comment: "I can see my house (and @NASA_Johnson) from @Space_Station! #Houston #YearInSpace ".
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew