Dr. Joe Kerwin, science pilot for the Skylab 2 mission and the first medical doctor to go to space, is seen here taking a blood sample from commander Pete Conrad. 🩺
Investigating how the human body is affected by spaceflight was just one of the many scientific goals of Skylab!
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hot exoplanet summer! 🔥
Webb analyzed the atmosphere of an ultrahot gas giant and mapped its temperatures. Despite scorching heat (nearly 5000 F or 2700 C), WASP-18 b has small amounts of atmospheric water — precisely measured due to Webb's sensitivity: go.nasa.gov/3C0UuWq
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Discovery Alert: Webb Maps and Finds Traces of Water in an Ultra-hot Gas Giant's Atmosphere
Scientists used the Webb Telescope identified water vapor in the atmosphere of WASP-18 b, and made a temperature map of the planet as it slipped behind, and reappeared from, its star.Exoplanet Exploration: Planets Beyond our Solar System
Typhoon Mawar, also called Betty, grew to be one of the strongest May storms on record, reaching category-5 strength in the Philippine Sea.
NASA’s Aqua satellite captured this image of Mawar on May 30 as it turned north and away from Taiwan. go.nasa.gov/42focSb
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In a nearby galaxy, the star cluster NGC 346 shines!
Seen here by multiple observatories, including Hubble, NGC 346 resides 200,000 light-years away.
Discover more: go.nasa.gov/3oBgt37
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Simulation: A Disk Galaxy Forms
Video Credit: TNG Collaboration, MPCDF, FAS Harvard U.; Music: World's Sunrise (YouTube: Jimena Contreras)
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Simulation: A Disk Galaxy Forms
Credit: TNG50 Collaboration, MPCDF, FAS Harvard U.Music: World's Sunrise (YouTube: Jimena Contreras)Details: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap230531.htmlYouTube
Snacks? Go. Science? Go. Ready to soak up some rays? Go. It's not NASA beach day—we're targeting June 3 to launch the next @SpaceX cargo mission to the @Space_Station. It carries new station solar arrays.
How to watch #CRS28, from pre-launch to liftoff: go.nasa.gov/3MGzPMi
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NASA Sets Coverage for Next SpaceX Resupply Launch to Space Station
NASA and SpaceX are targeting 12:35 p.m. EDT Saturday, June 3, to launch the company’s 28th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station from Launch Complex 39A at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.Abbey Donaldson (NASA)
The launch of @SpaceX's 28th commercial resupply mission will air live on @nasa TV with coverage set to begin at 12:15 p.m. EDT Saturday, June 3.
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will deliver new science, food, supplies and equipment to the station.
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NASA Sets Coverage for Next SpaceX Resupply Launch to Space Station
NASA and SpaceX are targeting 12:35 p.m. EDT Saturday, June 3, to launch the company’s 28th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station from Launch Complex 39A at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.Abbey Donaldson (NASA)
For 30+ years, Dr. Hanwant B. Singh studied atmospheric chemistry at @NASAAmes, revealing the origins of pollutants, how far they travel, and how they impact our health.
In the 1980s, he was a key member of the team that measured ozone-depleting chemicals. #AANHPIHeritageMonth
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In the future, NASA’s PACE mission will see the ocean in more color than ever before, allowing researchers to tease apart which species of phytoplankton are present in blooms.
Full story ⤵️ go.nasa.gov/45AaWuf
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Coastal Phytoplankton on the Rise
Blooms of the plant-like organisms near coastal areas have become more frequent in the 21st century.go.nasa.gov
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Ax-2 Astronauts Undock from Station Inside Dragon Freedom
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undocked from the space-facing port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module at 11:05 a.m. EDT to complete the second all-private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory. Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2).go.nasa.gov
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NASA Discusses Science on its SpaceX CRS-28 Space Station Mission
NASA discusses the science experiments, technology demonstrations, and hardware headed to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX’s 28th commercial res...YouTube
Welcome to the #Artemis Accords, Spain. 🇪🇸
Today, Spain became the 25th nation to commit to the peaceful and safe exploration of space as we journey to the Moon, Mars, and beyond: go.nasa.gov/43e5aNo
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NASA Welcomes Spain as 25th Artemis Accords Signatory
During a ceremony at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on Tuesday, Spain became the 25th country to sign the Artemis Accords.Roxana Bardan (NASA)
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Ax-2 Astronauts Undock from Station Inside Dragon Freedom
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undocked from the space-facing port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module at 11:05 a.m. EDT to complete the second all-private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory. Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2).blogs.nasa.gov
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Images | Galleries – NASA Solar System Exploration
NASA’s real-time science encyclopedia of deep space exploration. Our scientists and far-ranging robots explore the wild frontiers of our solar system.NASA Solar System Exploration
Daily hydration reminder 💧
Webb spotted a massive water emission from Saturn's moon Enceladus, spanning over 6000 miles and gushing out at 79 gallons per second. (Webb's data shows Enceladus as a white pixel. Compare its size to the water jet below!) go.nasa.gov/42fQbkK
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Webb Maps Large Plume Jetting From Saturn’s Moon Enceladus
A water vapor plume from Saturn’s moon Enceladus spanning more than 6,000 miles – nearly the distance from Los Angeles, California to Buenos Aires, Argentina – has been detected by researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.Jamie Adkins (NASA)
#OTD in 1971, Mariner 9 was launched. Nearly 6 months later, it became the first spacecraft to orbit another planet, beating the Soviets' Mars 2 🛰️
Mariner 9 transmitted 7,329 photos of Mars back to Earth, including this one of Ascraeus Mons volcano. go.nasa.gov/3MJeUrK
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In Depth | Mariner 09 – NASA Solar System Exploration
NASA’s real-time science encyclopedia of deep space exploration. Our scientists and far-ranging robots explore the wild frontiers of our solar system.NASA Solar System Exploration
Don't forget to water your planets 🪐
Webb provides new insight into how Enceladus' plumes act as a sprinkler system. The moon leaves a “donut” (torus) of water around Saturn as it orbits. About 30% of the water stays in that “donut." The rest is supplied to Saturn & its rings!
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"Congratulations on an outstanding mission."
The crew of the @Space_Station shared their thanks and farewells after Axiom Mission 2 undocked from the orbiting lab at 11:05am ET (1505 UTC). #Ax2 is scheduled to splash down off the coast of Florida tonight: go.nasa.gov/3MK1kUW
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Ax-2 Astronauts Undock from Station Inside Dragon Freedom
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undocked from the space-facing port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module at 11:05 a.m. EDT to complete the second all-private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory. Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2).go.nasa.gov
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This cluster of stars drifts along the outer halo of a neighboring galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud.
Known as NGC 1846, this globular cluster contains hundreds of thousands of stars held together by their mutual gravity.
Discover more: go.nasa.gov/3OK21QU
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.@nasa & @Int_Machines are moving the landing site for the first Commercial Lunar Payload Services mission to the Moon’s South Pole.
A vital first step for future Artemis landings, the decision will help teams learn more about terrain and communications: go.nasa.gov/3oKCFYq
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Intuitive Machines Lunar Landing Site Moves to South Pole
NASA, in cooperation with Intuitive Machines, is moving the landing site for the first Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) mission to Moon’s South Pole as an important first step in managing risks for future Artemis landings.go.nasa.gov
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Ax-2 Astronauts Enter Dragon Freedom, Close Hatch
At 9:20 a.m. EDT, the hatch closed between the Dragon spacecraft and the International Space Station in preparation for undocking and return to Earth of the Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) with astronauts Peggy Whitson, John Shoffner, Ali Alqarni and Rayyana…blogs.nasa.gov
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Ax-2 Astronauts Ending Station Mission Live on NASA TV
NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website are providing live coverage from the International Space Station for the closure of the hatches between the station and the Dragon spacecraft to prepare for undocking and departure of the second…blogs.nasa.gov
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M27: The Dumbbell Nebula
Image Credit & Copyright: Patrick A. Cosgrove
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APOD: 2023 May 30 – M27: The Dumbbell Nebula
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
APOD: 2023 May 30 – M27: The Dumbbell Nebula
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
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Ad astra per aspera ✨
Join us this #MemorialDay in remembering and honoring all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
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Milky Way over a Turquoise Wonderland
Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek / Institute of Physics in Opava, Sovena Jani
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APOD: 2023 May 29 – Milky Way over a Turquoise Wonderland
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
APOD: 2023 May 29 – Milky Way over a Turquoise Wonderland
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
And for any biologists out there… "Noctiluca scintillans" is just a way cool name!
From Latin translates to something like "Scintillating Night Lights"… 😍
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NASA Sets Coverage for Axiom Mission 2 Departure from Space Station
NASA will provide live coverage of the undocking and departure of Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) private astronaut mission from the International Space Station before crew returns to Earth.Claire O’Shea (NASA)
APOD: 2023 May 28 – Ida and Dactyl: Asteroid and Moon
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
Ida and Dactyl: Asteroid and Moon
Image Credit: NASA, JPL, Galileo Mission
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APOD: 2023 May 28 – Ida and Dactyl: Asteroid and Moon
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 Sets Coverage for Axiom Mission 2 Departure from Space Station
NASA will provide live coverage of the undocking and departure of Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) private astronaut mission from the International Space Station before crew returns to Earth.Claire O’Shea (NASA)
Two @NASA_Astronauts will do a pair of spacewalks on June 9 and June 15 to install new solar arrays on the @Space_Station. We’ll stream them live.
Join us for a preview on June 1: go.nasa.gov/3MGCCFj
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NASA to Provide Briefing, Coverage of Spacewalks for Station Upgrades
Two NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station will conduct a pair of spacewalks Friday, June 9, and Thursday, June 15, to install two new solar arrays.Claire O’Shea (NASA)
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in reply to NASA • • •Photo taken just after Conrad collapsed to the floor due to an accidentally large blood draw.
Dr. Kerwin escaped the NASA facility and remains at large. Report all sightings, but do not approach.