Dec 22, 2010

Stephanie Schierholz Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1100 stephanie schierholz@nasa gov

Jessica Culler Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calf 650-604-4110 jessica culler@nasa gov RELEASE: 10-346

NASA HOSTS PLANET-FINDING TWEETUP IN CALIFORNIA'S SILICON VALLEY

WASHINGTON -- NASA will give 100 of its Twitter followers an insider look at its planet-hunting Kepler spacecraft and the agency's Ames Research Center on Feb 11 in Moffett Field in California

For the first time, NASA's Twitter followers are being invited to Ames to learn about planetary discoveries from Kepler and the science flights of NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) aircraft

The Tweeps also will get behind-the-scenes access to NASA's research center in the heart of California's Silicon Valley Attendees will tour the center and speak with NASA officials, managers and scientists The Tweetup will include a "meet and greet" session to allow participants to mingle with fellow Tweeps and the staff behind the tweets on @NASA and @NASA_Ames

"This Tweetup will give participants and those who follow along online another look at the diverse ways NASA is pioneering the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research," said Stephanie Schierholz, social media manager at NASA Headquarters in Washington

Tweetup registration opens at 1 p m EST on Jan 5 and closes at 1 p m on Jan 10 NASA will accommodate 100 active Tweeps randomly selected from those who sign up online Additional registrants will be placed on a waiting list Those who cannot attend the Tweetup can follow along via Web coverage, including tweets and live streaming

For more information about the Tweetup and to sign up, visit:

http://www nasa gov/tweetup

To find all the ways to connect and collaborate with NASA at:

http://www nasa gov/connect

NASA also has a website where anyone - including those not on Twitter - can follow along with the events:

http://buzzroom nasa gov

The NASA Ames Twitter account will be providing live updates from the event at:

http://www twitter com/NASA_Ames

For more information about Ames, visit:

http://www nasa gov/ames

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