Remembering Cassini, a mission like no other, that sent back such amazing images and science data during its 13 years in orbit around Saturn.
OTD in 2017, the Cassini spacecraft plunged into Saturn's atmosphere in a planned end of its mission.
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OTD in 2017, the NASA/ESA/ASI Cassini mission ended with the spacecraft plunging into Saturn's atmosphere and disintegrating.AkaSci 🛰️ (Fosstodon)
On this day in 1990, the Voyager 1 space probe took a photo of our planet from approximately 6 billion kilometers (3.7 billion miles) away.
"Commissioned by NASA and resulting from the advocacy of astronomer and author Carl Sagan, the photograph was interpreted in Sagan's 1994 book, Pale Blue Dot, as representing humanity's minuscule and ephemeral place amidst the cosmos."
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The US space agency reprocesses the Voyager probe's iconic "Pale Blue Dot" picture of Planet Earth.By Jonathan Amos (BBC News)
NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free announced Wednesday his retirement, effective Saturday, Feb. 22. As associate administrator, Free has been the seniorNASA
One semester as a NASA Pathways intern was enough to inspire Portia Keyes to sign up for a Russian language class at college. After interning in the JohnsonLinda E. Grimm (NASA)
In an effort to learn more about astronaut health and the effects of space on the human body, NASA is conducting a new experiment aboard the InternationalTara Friesen (NASA)
In an effort to learn more about astronaut health and the effects of space on the human body, NASA is conducting a new experiment aboard the InternationalTara Friesen (NASA)
So how long does it take to get from Earth to the Moon, to Mars or to Jupiter? As with most things in life, the answer is: it depends.Emily Furfaro (NASA)
NASA has selected two new university student teams to participate in real-world aviation research awards challenges meant to transform the skies above our communities.John Gould (NASA)
NASA and its partners will discuss the upcoming Expedition 73 mission aboard the International Space Station during a pair of news conferences on Monday, Feb.NASA
In 2023 and 2024, two eclipses crossed the United States, and the NASA Science Activation program's Eclipse Ambassadors Off the Path project invitedNASA Science Editorial Team (NASA Science)
Earth is but a tiny light blue dot in this 30th anniversary version of the iconic “Pale Blue Dot” image. The original photo, taken by NASA’s Voyager 1NASA
NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch and launch activities for SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization andNASA
One of the ultimate goals in astrophysics is the discovery of Earth-like planets that are capable of hosting life. While thousands of planets have beenNASA Science Editorial Team (NASA Science)
Space station research results lead to benefits for human exploration of space, benefits to humanity, and the advancement of scientific discovery. This year’sRoger Weiss (NASA)
This eighth annual report provides an overall highlight of research results published from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023 from investigations operatedRoger Weiss (NASA)
The 2024 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station is now available. This new edition contains updated bibliometricRoger Weiss (NASA)
Modeling properties of thunderstorm dischargesLinda E. Grimm (NASA)
With a suite of NASA science and technology on board, Firefly Aerospace is targeting no earlier than 3:45 a.m. EST on Sunday, March 2, to land the Blue GhostNASA
Read NASA Knows: What is an Engineer? (Grades K-4).Kaitlyn Adams (NASA)
Perseverance’s drives over the last few weeks have doubled back several times. Why such an unconventional route? Team scientists have been delighted to findNASA Science Editorial Team (NASA Science)
Earth planning date: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025NASA Science Editorial Team (NASA Science)
A group of enthusiastic high school students recently visited NASA to learn about facilities and capabilities that enable the agency’s researchers to explore,NASA
NASA’s Small Spacecraft Systems Virtual Institute (S3VI) is pleased to announce the official release of the highly anticipated 2024 State-of-the-ArtSonja Caldwell (NASA)
With a suite of NASA science and technology on board, Firefly Aerospace is targeting no earlier than 3:45 a.m. EST on Sunday, March 2, to land the Blue GhostNASA
On Tuesday, January 28th, Fairbanks BEST Homeschool joined the Geophysical Institute for an afternoon of rocket exploration, hands-on activities, andNASA Science Editorial Team (NASA Science)
This image, released on Feb. 12, 2025, is the deepest X-ray image ever made of the spectacular star forming region called 30 Doradus. By combining X-ray dataNASA
The universe is a dusty place, as this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image featuring swirling clouds of gas and dust near the Tarantula Nebula reveals.NASA Hubble Mission Team (NASA Science)
Earth planning date: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025NASA Science Editorial Team (NASA Science)
The next full moon will be Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, 2025, appearing opposite the Sun (in Earth longitude) at 8:53 a.m. EST. The Moon will appear full forGordon Johnston (NASA Science)
In Aug. 2024, a team of NASA researchers and partners gathered in Missoula, to test new drone-based technology for localized forecasting, or micrometeorology.Milan Loiacono (NASA)
Before arriving at the Moon, the small satellite mission will use the gravity of the Sun, Earth, and Moon over several months to gradually line up for captureAnthony Greicius (NASA)
Christine Shupla and Claire Ratcliffe Adams, from the NASA Science Activation program's NASA@ My Library project, facilitated a professional developmentNASA Science Editorial Team (NASA Science)
One of three small lunar rovers — part of a NASA technology demonstration called CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration) — is preparedNASA
NASA’s Artemis campaign will send astronauts, payloads, and science experiments into deep space on NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) super heavy-lift MoonLee Mohon (NASA)
Where is all the water that may form oceans on distant planets and moons? The SPHEREx astrophysics mission will search the galaxy and take stock.Anthony Greicius (NASA)
For more than a decade, Tristan McKnight has been a driving force behind some of NASA’s most iconic events, orchestrating the behind-the-scenes magic thatSumer Loggins (NASA)
International Space Station Research Communications TeamChristian M. Getteau (NASA)
