Monday, October 19, 2009

NASA invites Twitterers to next shuttle launch - USATODAY.com

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — NASA is inviting its Twitter followers to the next space shuttle launch. The shuttle Atlantis was moved to the launch pad Wednesday for its planned liftoff on Nov. 12. The shuttle will deliver more goods to the International Space Station.

For the first time ever, NASA is holding a liftoff Tweetup. The first 100 NASA Twitter followers who sign up will get a tour of Kennedy Space Center and a front-row seat for Atlantis' launch. Registration opens Friday...