Hubble Pinpoints a Dim, Starry Mini-galaxy - NASA Science
A glittering collection of stars shines against a background of much more distant galaxies in this view from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope of the Pegasus Dwarf spheroidal galaxy, also known as Andromeda VI.science.nasa.gov
Wizards Behind the Curtain: Johnson’s Administrative Team Makes Missions Possible - NASA
The team of administrative assistants and secretaries who work at the Johnson Space Center in Houston are acutely aware of this fact.Linda E. Grimm (NASA)
Moon Eclipses Saturn
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APOD: 2024 August 27 – Moon Eclipses Saturn
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
APOD: 2024 August 27 – Moon Eclipses Saturn
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
DETAIL OPPORTUNITY: NASA OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL - NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) seeks applicants interested in six to twelve month reimbursable details with the Office of GeneralJustyna M. Ragiel-Smith (NASA)
NASA Seeks Input for Astrobee Free-flying Space Robots - NASA
NASA is seeking input from American companies for the operation and use of a system of free-flying robots aboard the International Space Station as the agencyRachel Hoover (NASA)
NASA Develops Pod to Help Autonomous Aircraft Operators - NASA
For self-flying aircraft to take to the skies, they need to learn about their environments to avoid hazards. NASA aeronautics researchers recently developed aDede Dinius (NASA)
La NASA decide traer de vuelta la nave Starliner a la Tierra sin tripulación - NASA
Read this release in English here.NASA
Dr. Irene Duhart Long - NASA
Dr. Irene Duhart Long was the first female and the first minority to hold the position of chief medical officer at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, asNASA
Station Science Top News: August 23, 2024 - NASA
Researchers successfully produced cellulose from bacteria cultured on the International Space Station for four weeks. The bacteria used in the experiment, K.Linda E. Grimm (NASA)
Cassiopeia A, Then the Cosmos: 25 Years of Chandra X-ray Science - NASA
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory opened its powerful telescopic eye in orbit for the first time on Aug. 26, 1999.Lee Mohon (NASA)
NASA, Blue Origin Invite Media to New Glenn Launch of Mars Mission - NASA
NASA and Blue Origin are preparing for the agency’s ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) mission, which begins on the inauguralNASA
NASA Invites Public Input on Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy - NASA
As NASA and its partners continue to conduct groundbreaking research aboard the International Space Station, the agency announced Monday it is seeking U.S.NASA
Hubble Captures Unique Ultraviolet View of a Spectacular Star Cluster - NASA Science
Roughly 210,000 light-years away, the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is one of our Milky Way galaxy’s closest neighbors. In fact, this small galaxy is one of the Milky Way’s “satellite” galaxies, which orbit our home spiral galaxy.science.nasa.gov
Sols 4284–4286: Environmental Science Extravaganza - NASA Science
Earth planning date: Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 One of the many challenges of operating a rover on another planet is that we don’t always know where we’re going to be located before planning starts each day.science.nasa.gov
Sols 4282-4283: Bumping Away from Kings Canyon - NASA Science
Earth planning date: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 Having stayed in place for quite a few sols during our Kings Canyon drill campaign, we’re looking forward to doing a bump (ie: a short drive) and accomplishing some science in a new region.science.nasa.gov
NASA Decides to Bring Starliner Spacecraft Back to Earth Without Crew - NASA
NASA will return Boeing’s Starliner to Earth without astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams aboard the spacecraft, the agency announced Saturday. TheNASA
Solar Panels for NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Pass Key Tests - NASA
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s Solar Array Sun Shield has successfully completed recent tests, signaling that the assembly is on track to beAshley Balzer (NASA)
Webb Finds Early Galaxies Weren’t Too Big for Their Britches After All - NASA Science
It got called the crisis in cosmology. But now astronomers can explain some surprising recent discoveries.science.nasa.gov
Hubble Captures Unique Ultraviolet View of a Spectacular Star Cluster - NASA Science
Roughly 210,000 light-years away, the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is one of our Milky Way galaxy’s closest neighbors. In fact, this small galaxy is one of the Milky Way’s “satellite” galaxies, which orbit our home spiral galaxy.science.nasa.gov
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Perseid Meteors Over Inner Mongolia
Video Credit: Jeff Dai (TWAN); Music: Ibaotu catalog number 771024 (Used with permission)
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Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.www.youtube.com
APOD: 2024 August 25 – Fresh Tiger Stripes on Saturns Enceladus
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Fresh Tiger Stripes on Saturn's Enceladus
Image Credit: NASA, ESA, JPL, SSI, Cassini Imaging Team
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APOD: 2024 August 25 – Fresh Tiger Stripes on Saturns Enceladus
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The Making of Our Alien Earth: The Undersea Volcanoes of Santorini, Greece - NASA Science
The following expedition marks the third installment of NASA Astrobiology’s fieldwork series, the newly rebranded Our Alien Earth, streaming on NASA+.science.nasa.gov
NASA Decides to Bring Starliner Spacecraft Back to Earth Without Crew - NASA
NASA will return Boeing’s Starliner to Earth without astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams aboard the spacecraft, the agency announced Saturday. TheNASA
APOD: 2024 August 24 - South Pacific Shadowset
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South Pacific Shadowset
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APOD: 2024 August 24 - South Pacific Shadowset
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Preguntas frecuentes: Estado del retorno de la prueba de vuelo tripulado Boeing de la NASA - NASA
Read the article in English here.Gary Daines (NASA)
August 2024 Transformer of the Month: Selina Salgado - NASA
As a Human Resource Business Partner at NASA Headquarters, Selina Salgado describes her job as helping with “all things people” for the enterprise. ByMaya L. Kikuchi (NASA)
NASA Ames Stars of the Month: August 2024 - NASA
The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Sangsavang Stevie Phothisane, Taryn Kavanagh, AndroAaron McKinnon (NASA)
First Look at Hybrid Electric Research Aircraft - NASA
In a special unveiling ceremony on Aug. 22, 2024, the public received a first look at magniX’s Dash 7 aircraft that will serve as a testbed for sustainableNASA
NASA Funds Studies to Support Crew Performance on Long-Duration Missions - NASA
NASA is funding 11 new studies to better understand how to best support the health and performance of crew members during long-duration spaceflight missions.Nathan Cranford (NASA)
NASA Shares Asteroid Bennu Sample in Exchange with JAXA - NASA
As part of an asteroid sample exchange, NASA has transferred to JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) a portion of the asteroid Bennu sample collected bySumer Loggins (NASA)
NASA Astronauts Wilmore, Williams’ Space Station Science Highlights - NASA
Read highlights from NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams mission to the International Space Station.Abby Graf (NASA)
Preguntas frecuentes: Estado del retorno de la prueba de vuelo tripulado Boeing de la NASA - NASA
Read the article in English here.Gary Daines (NASA)
APOD: 2024 August 23 - Supernova Remnant CTA 1
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Hubble Reaches a Lonely Light in the Dark - NASA Science
A splatter of stars glows faintly at almost 3 million light-years away in this new image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.science.nasa.gov
Beyond the Textbook: DC-8 Aircraft Inspires Students in Retirement - NASA
In May 2024, Idaho State University’s class of 2025 received a new learning tool from NASA. The DC-8 aircraft served the world’s scientific community forDede Dinius (NASA)
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in reply to (moving) APOD • • •To give an idea of size and distance the moon is currently 384400Km away and Saturn 1297 million Km away making it 3375 times further away than the moon and therefore 3375 times smaller than it would be at the same distance as the moon.
Saturn is huge!