NASA Astronauts
Hear from NASA astronauts, plus updates on astronaut activities.
1,566,445
Followers
183
Following
24,174
Tweets
833.6
Avg Engagement
12,923
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @NASA_Astronauts's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mega Influencer (1M+)
- Account Age:2009-05-28
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Houston, TX
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:84.2
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:749.4
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsEach tweet typically receives around 10,000 likes and 1,700 retweets, indicating high audience interaction. The account's verified status and content relevance contribute to its strong engagement metrics.
84.2
Avg Likes/Tweet
749.4
Avg Retweets/Tweet
273,559
Total Likes
2,435,667
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
139
Median Retweets
466
75th Percentile
205,955
Top Tweet
0.53
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Curator
Amplifies others content frequently
4.9%
Original
0.8%
Replies
90.9%
Retweets
3.4%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
2.0%
With Media
23.2%
With Links
26.4%
With #Tags
96.1%
With @Mentions
13.0%
With Emojis
138
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.16
Reply/Original Ratio
0.04
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
86.1%
Weekday Posts
13.9%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 2,953 retweets (91% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,250 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersThe primary audience includes space enthusiasts, students, educators, and the general public interested in space missions. Followers are likely to be tech-savvy and curious about scientific advancements.
Below Average
Audience Quality
40.7%
Suspicion Index
59.8%
Low-Quality %
2
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
66.2%
Empty Bio
66.5%
<10 Tweets
2.9%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
80.4%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
93.7%
No URL
53.4%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
14,593,904
Total Potential Reach
2
Median Follower Reach
12
75th Percentile Reach
1.1%
>1K followers
0.1%
>10K followers
0.0%
>50K followers
0.0%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
16.5%
Creators
8,235 accounts
17.0%
Consumers
8,520 accounts
66.5%
Dormant
33,245 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
717
Verified Followers
0.71% of total
8,909
Protected Accounts
8.82% of total
2 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @StationCDRKelly | 5,272,165 | Astronaut | Space, Endurance, Stars |
| @Kojima_Hideo | 1,195,229 | Game Designer | Video Games, Movies, Design |
| @SidneyPowell1 | 962,570 | Attorney | DOJ, FBI, Trump |
| @samrujlok | 951,636 | Documentary Filmmaker | Documentary, Streaming, Global |
| @fusionistio | 845,341 | Game Developer | Blockchain, game, industry veterans |
| @NOH8Campaign | 801,941 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
| @OsmarTerra | 570,472 | Politician | Medicine, Social Development, Politics |
| @THE_THEO_FORD | 469,077 | - | - |
| @zammit_marc | 387,992 | Filmmaker | Film, Acting, Producing |
| @BillionMagazine | 246,493 | Luxury Sales | Jets, Yachts, Supercars |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
33,325
Followers With Bio
67,674
Followers Without Bio
33.0%
% With Bio
67.0%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed636,519
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
636,519
Total Retweets
127,304
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @SpaceX: Liftoff! https://t.co/DRBfdUM7JA
RT @NASAPersevere: Hello, world. My first look at my forever home. #CountdownToMars https://t.co/dkM9jE9I6X
RT @NASAPersevere: I’m safe on Mars. Perseverance will get you anywhere. #CountdownToMars
RT @NASA: We have liftoff. History is made as @NASA_Astronauts launch from @NASAKennedy for the first time in nine years on the @SpaceX Cre…
RT @NASA: This is the first time in human history @NASA_Astronauts have entered the @Space_Station from a commercially-made spacecraft. @As…
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares personal experiences and mission updates from astronauts, creating a sense of connection with the audience. It highlights significant events such as space missions and historical commemorations, which resonate emotionally with followers. The use of multimedia links and real-time updates enhances the immediacy and impact of the content.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 1,566,445
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @NASA_Astronauts reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 1,566,445 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 833.6 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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