Monthly Archives: November 2009

Vote @Astro_Mike: Tweet of Year

Vote for Twitternaut @Astro_Mike’s first tweet from space for “Tweet of the Year.” Let your vote send this message: When we tweet from space, everyone listens. Continue reading

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Zambia: Thanks for Serving!

Why Zambia? “Zambia was not on my top 100 places to live but it is now the ONLY place that I want to be.” Melody Stephens, missionary Continue reading

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Space: What’s NOT to Hope for?

A reporter asked, “Do you think bringing tweeters here gives NASA hope for the future.” My response: Why wouldn’t we have hope for the future? With or without Twitter in the mix? What’s not to hope for? Continue reading

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How Twitter is like Mission Control

Door Jam Saga: Twitter became my own personal Mission Control! TWisson Controllers offered tips and moral support. Continue reading

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Why Twitter? Why Now? Why Not?

NASA Tweet-Up: Twitter invites a conversation. Free form. No boundaries. Is free-flowing conversation a risk? Sure. Isn’t it always? Continue reading

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Space Tweeps: Flying High

What’s my ROI for using Twitter? The chance to give 100+ tweeters the thrill of a lifetime with today’s Shuttle launch. They couldn’t stop grinning…and giggling…and thanking us for sharing what WE do for a living — this thing we call “space.” Continue reading

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Twittersphere: Social Space Frontier

Of all the new media tools available to NASA, Twitter offers the most intimate, immediate 24/7 access through mobile devices, laptops, and/or traditional keyboard access — in my humble opinion. Continue reading

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How to Win Friends/Make Enemies

My Top 10 Rules for “Why I’ll NEVER be Elected President of the United States of America”…or…”How to Win a few Friends and Make MANY Enemies”. Continue reading

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Social Media Awards: My Picks

Open Web Awards Social Media Edition: You only have a few days left to give space a chance in the universe of social media. Make your voice count. Continue reading

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Space Outreach Overature

Astronaut Jose Hernandez talked about the importance of reaching out to the community to inspire others to reach for the stars. Continue reading

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