@Astro_TJ also known as T.J Creamer tweeted first time from Space today via Twitter. His first tweet: "Hello Twitterverse! We r now LIVE tweeting from the International Space Station — the 1st live tweet from Space!
More soon, send your ?s"
That’s all cool and dandy but reality is that Astro_TJ can’t really use internet as we do at home. No YouTube, RedTube (LOL) or Shopping sites are allowed for him to visit. You would think that NASA had internet up there in Universe but due to security they did not (At least so they say).
NASA-This personal Web access, called the Crew Support LAN, takes advantage of existing communication links to and from the station and gives astronauts the ability to browse and use the Web. The system will provide astronauts with direct private communications to enhance their quality of life during long-duration missions by helping to ease the isolation associated with life in a closed environment.