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When Crew-2 arrives on Sat., April 24, there will be 11 people aboard the @Space_Station! But where will they all sleep? Some will use temporary "campout" locations until four Crew-1 astronauts depart on April 28: https://t.co/oRpQ5qDb5B — PolitiTweet.org

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@MJReid2006 With launch targeted for 5:49am ET and crew docking at the @Space_Station scheduled for Saturday, April 24, at 5:10am ET, it's nearly 24 hours! — PolitiTweet.org

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After final confirmation from the Crew-2 astronauts that they're ready to go to space today, the hatch is closed on the @SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft: https://t.co/t27nhwngiI — PolitiTweet.org

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@2KnightsOnline We're right there with you!🤩 — PolitiTweet.org

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A look inside the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft during commmunications checks. L-R: @Thom_Astro, @Astro_Megan, @Astro_Kimbrough, & @Aki_Hoshide: https://t.co/q06UZR5DmX — PolitiTweet.org

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With a little over 2.5 hours until launch, the four Crew-2 astronauts are in their seats aboard the @SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour. Up next: communications checks. https://t.co/WGdYFubywC — PolitiTweet.org

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@Lil_Skittles1 We are too! Thanks for being a part of it with us ❤️ — PolitiTweet.org

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At historic Launch Complex 39A, @Astro_Kimbrough & @Astro_Megan make their way across the crew access arm walkway to their Crew Dragon spacecraft, as @Thom_Astro & @Aki_Hoshide follow: https://t.co/xKuIlKCpE8 — PolitiTweet.org

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@TandCoffee17 An important scientific focus on this mission is a series of Tissue Chips in Space studies. Tissue chips are small models of human organs containing multiple cell types that behave much the same as they do in the body: https://t.co/xmy3Kkg221 — PolitiTweet.org

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Are you watching live coverage of the Crew-2 mission? Meet the four astronauts boarding their Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft for launch today: — PolitiTweet.org

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@DanielC23427384 We can't either! Thanks for sharing the excitement with us!😍 — PolitiTweet.org

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@LeeBear153 https://t.co/ejtU1SmoTb — PolitiTweet.org

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"Good luck Shane, Megan, Aki, and Thomas! Go Crew-2!" As the convoy with NASA's @SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts drives to the pad at @NASAKennedy, some of those who helped make today's launch possible cheer them on: https://t.co/CWaRrHYL8V — PolitiTweet.org

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@char1raye @SpaceX https://t.co/zIVbcbGyzs — PolitiTweet.org

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@dnadders 🥰Goals. — PolitiTweet.org

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The four Crew-2 astronauts walk out from the Neil Armstrong Operations & Checkout Building at @NASAKennedy ahead of their journey to the launchpad: https://t.co/2NqYTTGBZL — PolitiTweet.org

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Pre-eminent jazz and classical saxophonist, composer, and three-time Grammy winner @BMarsalis commemorates today's launch from @NASAKennedy with a performance of "America the Beautiful": https://t.co/TMJcAB91Ys — PolitiTweet.org

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"It's like a family now. We joke around a lot, we have fun together. And when we need to be serious, we do get serious." The four Crew-2 astronauts reflect on bonding as a team as they worked together to prepare for this mission: https://t.co/vu3U77zk2y — PolitiTweet.org

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@BenCoolMan101 Lots of experiments in microgravity 🤩 including research on Tissue Chips in Space! They'll also be updating the station's solar power system and much more: https://t.co/xmy3Kkg221 — PolitiTweet.org

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The four Crew-2 astronauts — @Astro_Kimbrough, @Astro_Megan, @Thom_Astro, & @Aki_Hoshide — are suiting up for today's launch. See if you can spot @Astro_Jessica, a member of the pad closeout team, providing crew support: https://t.co/HX5CMV5FW0 — PolitiTweet.org

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The Crew-2 astronauts designed the logo for their mission, with the dragon's determined expression reflecting the strength of the team & contributions to space exploration. The 5 stars represent the partner space agencies cooperating in the @Space_Station program. https://t.co/VELymCgcEf — PolitiTweet.org

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@collinkrum Let's rock and roll! 😎 — PolitiTweet.org

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@TheAmateurAstro We appreciate the dedication!😅🤩 — PolitiTweet.org

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LIVE: Watch NASA's @SpaceX Crew-2 mission launch to the @Space_Station! Liftoff is at 5:49am ET (9:49 UT): https://t.co/LEYyM1d5Y3 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @nasahqphoto: .@SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft are seen illuminated on the launch pad early on April 23. @astro_kim… — PolitiTweet.org

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🤔 Who is the funniest? Who is going to keep the @Space_Station the cleanest? We asked, and NASA's @SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts answered. Get to know your Crew... Two: https://t.co/5SchfnD3uN https://t.co/03mJaNNBH3 — PolitiTweet.org

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Four NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts will launch into space Friday & arrive Saturday at the @Space_Station, where they'll spend their time conducting science & @ISS_Research not possible on Earth. 🚀 Find out what makes science in space so exciting: https://t.co/EOeXZrBQfd https://t.co/Hb141js2Gh — PolitiTweet.org

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Every day is #EarthDay at NASA. 💙 As you wind down your day, check out our #ConnectedByEarth @Twitter moment to learn how we study our home planet from the ground, air, and space: https://t.co/9LbxY1ZYTy — PolitiTweet.org

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Get in the #EarthDay spirit! 🌎 The Overview Effect is a phenomenon experienced by astronauts when viewing Earth from space for the first time. Hear @NASA_Astronauts describe the profound shift in their worldview from their time living & working in space: https://t.co/r7aQBZfGlx https://t.co/KanOhOnpmC — PolitiTweet.org

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There isn't a better day to kick back and learn about our planet! 🎙️ Put a little #EarthDay spin on your podcast playlist with our “All About Earth” @SoundCloud line up: https://t.co/Vs7iAMAbRx https://t.co/RyXiCLlObO — PolitiTweet.org