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STS-134 NASA Tweetup

by Kathryn on June 5, 2011


Could my grin be any bigger??

I’ve been trying to write a post about my experiences at Kennedy Space Center in April and May, but I haven’t had the time lately to sit down and write.  I’ll try to sum it all up here.

Reader’s Digest version: Holy cow!  Longer version: click below …

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Last month, @NASA on Twitter held a 24-hour registration where entrants could submit their name for a spot in the next NASA Tweetup at Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the launch of STS-134 Endeavour on April 29, 2011 at 3:47PM EST.  Out of over 4000 entrants, 150 lucky people were selected for a 2-day package that includes a VIP tour of Kennedy Space Center, talking with the astronauts and engineers, and the opportunity to view the launch from the press area.  I was surprised to receive an email from NASA saying that I was one of the 150 picked.  Wow!

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