Catch the Wave to Celebrate ISS's 15th Anniversary on Twitter

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Source: JAXA

Since the launch of Zarya, the first module of the International Space Station (ISS), on November 20, 1998, five space agencies have worked together to build the orbiting science lab-one of the most complex scientific and technological endeavours ever undertaken.

On November 20, 2013, celebrate with us as we launch a world-wide wave on Twitter to cheer the ISS!

Starting at midnight GMT — the official time zone of the ISS — the European Space Agency (ESA), the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) are launching a world-wide wave for ISS on Twitter! We will issue 24 ISS-related tweets in 24 hours, one tweet every 60 minutes at the top of the hour.
Join the wave by following the hashtag #ISS15! Keep the wave rolling by telling us what the International Space Station-its science, technology and astronauts-means to you. Head outside and see the space station for yourself. If you’re lucky enough to photograph it, share your photo by tagging it with #ISS15.

It’s your space station, and it’s your turn to get involved! How will you do the world-wide wave?

Join the #ISS15 wave! Follow these Twitter handles:

JAXA
English: @JAXA_en
Japanese: @JAXA_jp

NASA
@nasa

CSA
English: @csa_asc
French: @asc_csa

ESA
@ESA @ESAoperations

ESA national accounts
@ESA_Italia @ESA_ES @ESA_DE @ESA_NL @ESA_FR @ESA_Hellas @ESA_BE



Read more: http://www.parabolicarc.com/2013/11/19/catch-wave-celebrate-isss-15th-anniversary-twitter/

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I think it just started a few minutes ago, at 4pm PST

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1. The worldwide wave for #ISS15 starts now!

https://twitter.com/Kike_Gavilan/status/402949505554710528

Kike
?@Kike_Gavilan

The worldwide wave for #ISS15 starts now! http://ow.ly/qSbEX @NASA @esa @esaoperations @JAXA_en @federalspace @csa_asc

4:00 PM - 19 Nov 13

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2. ISS with birthday hat

http://twitter.com/AmandaGMerriman/status/402874083756355584

Alberta Sci Teacher
?@AmandaGMerriman

@csa_asc @or_Maggie @Astro_Jeremy @Cmdr_Hadfield Thank you for sharing about ISS's birthday! http://mmemerriman.blogspot.ca/2013/11/happy-birthday-iss.html … http://pic.twitter.com/gJArv9E0Ed



11:00 AM - 19 Nov 13 from Beaumont, CA

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3. Can I see the Space Station from my back yard?

http://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/where.asp

Can I see the Space Station from my back yard?

Yes. Using the International Space Station (ISS) Tracker at NASA's Sighting Opportunities System you'll be able to see if the ISS is over your country. You'll also be able to see the dates and times of when the Space Station will be visible in the sky.

For those of you who might be too busy to frequently check up on the location of the ISS, you can sign up for alerts as to when the Station is visible in your sky. Visit NASA's Spot the Station to receive emails or texts that will notify you of good viewing opportunities. If you're a Twitter user, follow @twisst, an account that provides a similar service.

You can also find out about sighting opportunities from your town or city by visiting: www.heavens-above.com. You simply have to search for your location in their database of over 2 million locations world-wide.

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