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Shuttle Launch Comes With Real-World 'Tweetup'

NASA Twitter followers get front-row seats

By M. Morris, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 15, 2009 3:01 PM CST

(Newser) – Final preparations for tomorrow's space shuttle launch include inspecting Atlantis, briefing the six-person crew, and making sure followers of NASA's Twitter feed can see from where they're sitting. The first 100 people to register for the event received 2-day passes that include an in-person look... Read full story »

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