A Double Star Cluster in Perseus
Image Credit & Copyright: Tommy Lease
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APOD: 2022 November 22 - A Double Star Cluster in Perseus
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
APOD: 2022 November 22 - A Double Star Cluster in Perseus
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
Does anything orbit the Moon?
Yes! A handful of satellites currently orbit the Moon and, now, so does #CAPSTONE! This microwave oven-sized satellite will test a unique halo-shaped orbit to support @NASAArtemis & @NASA_Gateway missions: go.nasa.gov/3URKmHc
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CAPSTONE Forges New Path for NASA’s Future Artemis Moon Missions
NASA's CAPSTONE spacecraft has completed final maneuvers to place it in its target orbit around the Moon, refining its path in the orbit it arrived to last week.Roxana Bardan (NASA)
On the sixth day of its mission, @NASA_Orion approached the Moon, passing over several Apollo landing sites and as close to 80 miles (128 km) above the lunar surface.
Teams are preparing for Orion to enter a distant retrograde orbit of the Moon: go.nasa.gov/3V2jep1
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Live Now: Experts from @NASAArtemis and @NASA_Orion discuss the spacecraft's lunar flyby as it moves toward a distant retrograde orbit.
Orion’s closest approach was around 80 miles (128 km) above the Moon’s surface. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1dRKZ…
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An eclipse on the way home 📸
#OTD in 1969, Apollo 12 astronauts captured a photograph of the eclipse of the Sun on their return to Earth. The view was created when the Earth moved directly between the Sun and the Apollo 12 spacecraft.
Read more: go.nasa.gov/3XcSpzX
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Earth Eclipses the Sun - Apollo 12 – Moon: NASA Science
This photograph of the eclipse of the Sun was taken with a 16mm motion picture camera from the Apollo 12 spacecraft during its trans-Earth journey home from the Moon.Moon: NASA Science
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Crew Preparing for Spacewalks as Cargo Dragon Launch Nears
The Expedition 68 crew continues gearing up for more spacewalks at the International Space Station before the end of the year.blogs.nasa.gov
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Our @NASA_Orion spacecraft will soon break the record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth by any human-rated spacecraft, a record set during the Apollo era.
#AskNASA your questions & they may be answered by our experts during our @TwitterSpaces. nitter.it/i/spaces/1yoKMZObjYX…
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A month at sea 🛥️ 🌊
Scientists with @nasa's S-MODE mission set sail to study how ocean whirlpools drive the transfer of nutrients and energy between the ocean and atmosphere and, ultimately, help shape Earth’s climate.
Dive deeper on the blog: go.nasa.gov/3EMuy2R
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Engineers have activated Callisto, a technology demonstration payload aboard @NASA_Orion developed by Lockheed Martin, Amazon, & Cisco that will test a digital voice assistant and video conferencing capabilities in a deep space environment.
Follow along: blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/
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We are going! And you can ride along virtually. Here are 3 ways to track the #Artemis I mission:
"Eyes on the Solar System" 3D simulator: eyes.nasa.gov/apps/solar-syste…
"DSN Now" Deep Space Network status board: eyes.nasa.gov/dsn/dsn.html
All about Earth's Moon: solarsystem.nasa.gov/moon
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Eyes on the Solar System - NASA/JPL
Explore the 3D world of the Solar System. Learn about past and future missions.Eyes on the Solar System - NASA/JPL
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As #Orion makes its closest lunar approach today, 53 years ago the Apollo 12 astronauts were in lunar orbit preparing to head back home! The Yankee Clipper command module performed a trans-Earth injection, leaving lunar orbit #OTD at 3:49 pm ET.
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The Butterfly Nebula from Hubble
Image Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble; Processing: William Ostling
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APOD: 2022 November 21 - The Butterfly Nebula from Hubble
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
Stars can make beautiful patterns as they age -- sometimes similar to flowers or insects. NGC 6302, the Butterfly Nebula, is a notable example. Though its gaseous wingspan covers over 3 light-years and its estimated surface temperature exceeds 200,000 degrees C, the aging central star of NGC 6302, the featured planetary nebula, has become exceptionally hot.
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Astronomy Picture of the Day
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
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NASA Study: Massive Volcanism May Have Altered Ancient Venus’ Climate
Volcanic activity lasting hundreds to thousands of centuries and erupting massive amounts of material may have helped transform Venus from a temperate and wet world to the acidic hothouse it is today, a NASA paper suggests.Bill Steigerwald (NASA)
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Back on Earth, scientists were initially perplexed when they were able to grow bacteria from swabs from the Surveyor 3 camera the Apollo 12 crew brought back!
Read the whole story in Chapter 6 of the e-book, 50 Years of Solar System Exploration: go.nasa.gov/3gd5Hfn
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50 Years of Solar System Exploration
In 50 Years of Solar System Exploration, a diverse array of scholars addresses the science, technology, policy, and politics of planetary exploration.Michele Ostovar (NASA)
1972: A patch of dirt ➡️ Today: Preeminent air and space museum
#50YearsAgo today, officials broke ground on the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC! Have you visited @airandspace lately to see its many space and aeronautical artifacts from NASA history?
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With its trip underway, @NASA_Orion is equipped with 16 cameras that will collect valuable data, document mission events, and share a unique perspective of our journey to the Moon.
Learn more about the cameras aboard Orion and the views we’ll be getting: go.nasa.gov/3hNrvhM
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NASA’s Artemis I Cameras to Offer New Views of Orion, Earth, Moon
During Artemis I, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket will send the agency’s Orion spacecraft on a trek 40,000 miles beyond the Moon before returning to Earth.Erika Peters (NASA)
Students from Maryland and Oklahoma will hear from astronauts aboard the space station next week live on @nasa TV.
🩺 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: 12:25pm ET, Monday, Nov. 21
🏫 Osage Nation School: 11:30am ET Wednesday, Nov. 23
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Maryland, Oklahoma Students to Hear from Space Station Astronauts
Students from Maryland and Oklahoma will have the opportunity next week to hear from astronauts aboard the International Space Station.Gerelle Dodson (NASA)
Today marks our namesake Edwin Hubble’s birthday! 🎂
Our telescope is named after him, and so is the Hubble Constant – the rate at which our universe expands.
Learn more in this new Hubble Science video!
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Strait of Tartary in Autumn
Sediment and dissolved organic matter carried by the Amur River contribute to the colorful waters visible in the strait.go.nasa.gov
Airglow Ripples over Tibet
Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai
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APOD: 2022 November 20 - Airglow Ripples over Tibet
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
#Artemis teams from home and abroad came together to celebrate @NASA_Orion’s first voyage to the Moon.
Orion is set to pass behind the Moon on Monday, Nov. 21, making its closest approach of about 80 mi (130 km) above the surface at 7:57am ET: go.nasa.gov/3AvqilJ
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Spacecraft get selfies, too.
While teams performed a checkout on the @NASA_Orion spacecraft, these images were captured of the outside of the vehicle.
The #Artemis I mission is just a couple days from reaching the Moon: go.nasa.gov/3ELtv37
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Just days from reaching the Moon, the @NASA_Orion spacecraft captured this selfie while flying through space.
The #Artemis I mission is preparing us to bring astronauts to the Moon. go.nasa.gov/3TQ8BUX
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On the third day of the #Artemis I mission and over halfway to the Moon, @NASA_Orion maneuvered its solar arrays and captured the Moon.
Flight controllers used cameras to inspect part of the crew module and European Service Module. Follow along here: go.nasa.gov/3tMuJVH
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John Herrington Carried A Piece of Native American History to Space
When astronaut John Herrington made his voyage to space aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour's STS-113 mission, he became the first Native American in space.Yvette Smith (NASA)
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