Space Telescope Science Institute
Mission Operations Center for NASA's Webb Space Telescope (#NASAWebb). Also operating @HubbleTelescope and upcoming @NASARoman.
135,065
Followers
923
Following
3,977
Tweets
155.0
Avg Engagement
811
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @SpaceTelescope'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: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2008-06-17
- Verification:No
- Location:Baltimore, MD
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,221
- Avg Likes per Tweet:99.3
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:55.6
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,221 tweetsThe account maintains high average likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. Its content is well-received and widely shared within the scientific and space communities.
99.3
Avg Likes/Tweet
55.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
319,992
Total Likes
179,111
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
17
Median Likes
9
Median Retweets
87
75th Percentile
33,720
Top Tweet
1.15
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
52.0%
Original
21.1%
Replies
21.3%
Retweets
5.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
3.4%
With Media
88.8%
With Links
55.8%
With #Tags
49.9%
With @Mentions
10.4%
With Emojis
239
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.41
Reply/Original Ratio
0.26
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
93.9%
Weekday Posts
6.1%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,221 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 687 retweets (21% 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 3,221 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 10,000 followersThe audience is primarily interested in space science, astronomy, and NASA missions. They are likely to include researchers, science enthusiasts, and educators.
Below Average
Audience Quality
39.8%
Suspicion Index
61.6%
Low-Quality %
3
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
69.8%
Empty Bio
64.0%
<10 Tweets
5.2%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
73.6%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
92.9%
No URL
53.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
1,628,162
Total Potential Reach
3
Median Follower Reach
18
75th Percentile Reach
2.0%
>1K followers
0.2%
>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).
20.3%
Creators
2,031 accounts
15.7%
Consumers
1,567 accounts
64.0%
Dormant
6,402 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):
93
Verified Followers
0.93% of total
729
Protected Accounts
7.29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @MorelDLeon | 127,096 | - | - |
| @saiph1324 | 85,450 | Astrophotographer | Astrophotography, Astronomy, Space |
| @jameslhbartlett | 76,797 | Entrepreneur | Business, Innovation, Life-long Learning |
| @TarlaciSultan | 63,561 | Neurologist | Nöroloji, Prof. Dr., Düşün'ür |
| @WilliamHHise | 49,984 | Retired | Drummer, Birder, Amateur astronomer |
| @AdmMcky | 45,632 | - | - |
| @FuturFlo | 40,589 | - | - |
| @NASA_eClips | 35,530 | - | - |
| @BondeM4 | 35,297 | - | - |
| @MoonMetaverse_ | 31,517 | - | - |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
3,025
Followers With Bio
6,975
Followers Without Bio
30.25%
% With Bio
69.75%
% 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 3,221 analyzed96,812
Combined Engagement
75,960
Total Likes
20,852
Total Retweets
19,362
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
100%
With Hashtags
20%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
You are gazing at Webb’s First Deep Field. There will be many more from #NASAWebb. Bright white galaxies are stirring up this scene in galaxy cluster SMACS 0723—warping and stretching the light from extremely distant galaxies: https://t.co/hSkNhHr0Lj (1/3) https://t.co/TKXmCdfGtM
WE HAVE A TELESCOPE! #NASAWebb
BREAKING NEWS: #NASAWebb ushers in a new era of exoplanet science with the first unequivocal detection of CARBON DIOXIDE in a planetary atmosphere outside our solar system. (1/5) 🧵 https://t.co/wgcNfLgCS8
RT @NASA: We have LIFTOFF of the @NASAWebb Space Telescope! At 7:20am ET (12:20 UTC), the beginning of a new, exciting decade of science climbed to the sky. Webb’s mission to #UnfoldTheUniverse will change our understanding of space as we know it. https://t.co/Al8Wi5c0K6
All five sunshield layers on #NASAWebb are fully deployed! 🎉 #UnfoldTheUniverse https://t.co/lFNsxBMAjl
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account emphasizes major scientific breakthroughs and mission milestones. It uses hashtags to increase visibility and engagement. It highlights the capabilities and achievements of NASA's space telescopes.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 135,065
- + 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 @SpaceTelescope reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 135,065 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 155.0 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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