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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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Nasa 're-masters' classic 'Pale Blue Dot' image of Earth
The US space agency reprocesses the Voyager probe's iconic "Pale Blue Dot" picture of Planet Earth.By Jonathan Amos (BBC News)
During a hearing to mark up the Senate’s proposed Commerce, Justice, Science budget, which funds NASA, members of the appropriations committee revealed that their bill would provide the agency with $24.9 billion, roughly the amount it received for 2025.
That’s a sharp departure from President Donald Trump’s budget request for NASA, which called for a 24% decrease to agency’s budget.
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NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free to Retire After 30 Years Service - NASA
NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free announced Wednesday his retirement, effective Saturday, Feb. 22. As associate administrator, Free has been the seniorNASA
In the Starlight: Portia Keyes Procures Mission-Critical Support - NASA
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)
NASA Sends Experiment to Space to Study Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria - 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)
NASA Sends Experiment to Space to Study Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria - 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)
How Long Does it Take to Get to the Moon... Mars... Jupiter? We Asked a NASA Expert: Episode 51 - 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 Selects New Round of Student-Led Aviation Research Awards
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 Sets Briefings for Next International Space Station Crew Missions - 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
Eclipses to Auroras: Eclipse Ambassadors Experience Winter Field School in Alaska
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)
Our Pale Blue Dot - NASA
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 Sets Launch Coverage for Missions Studying Cosmic Origins, Sun - NASA
NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch and launch activities for SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization andNASA
Ultra-low-noise Infrared Detectors for Exoplanet Imaging
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)
Annual Highlights of Results 2024: Key Takeaways, Introduction, and Bibliometric Analyses - NASA
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)
Past Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station Publications - 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)
2024 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station Science - NASA
The 2024 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station is now available. This new edition contains updated bibliometricRoger Weiss (NASA)
Station Science Top News: Feb. 14, 2025 - NASA
Modeling properties of thunderstorm dischargesLinda E. Grimm (NASA)
NASA Sets Coverage of Firefly’s First Robotic Commercial Moon Landing - 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
What is an Engineer? (Grades K-4) - NASA
Read NASA Knows: What is an Engineer? (Grades K-4).Kaitlyn Adams (NASA)
Cookies, Cream, and Crumbling Cores
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)
Sols 4454-4457: Getting Ready to Fill the Long Weekend with Science
Earth planning date: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025NASA Science Editorial Team (NASA Science)
NASA Inspires High School Engineering Club - NASA
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
2024 State-of-the-Art Small Spacecraft Technology Report is Released - 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)
NASA Sets Coverage of Firefly’s First Robotic Commercial Moon Landing - 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
An Afternoon of Family Science and Rocket Exploration in Alaska
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)
A Stellar Bouquet - NASA
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
Hubble Captures a Cosmic Cloudscape
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)
Sols 4452-4453: Keeping Warm and Keeping Busy
Earth planning date: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025NASA Science Editorial Team (NASA Science)
The Next Full Moon is the Snow Moon
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)
NASA Tests Drones to Provide Micrometeorology, Aid in Fire Response - NASA
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)
How NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Will Make a Looping Voyage to the Moon - 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)
Tribal Library Co-Design STEM Space Workshop
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)
Giving NASA's CADRE a Hand - NASA
One of three small lunar rovers — part of a NASA technology demonstration called CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration) — is preparedNASA
NASA Readies Moon Rocket for the Future with Manufacturing Innovation - NASA
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)
NASA’s SPHEREx Space Telescope Will Seek Life’s Ingredients - 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)
In the Starlight: Tristan McKnight Brings NASA’s Historic Moments to Life - 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)
Heart Health - NASA
International Space Station Research Communications TeamChristian M. Getteau (NASA)
Webb Maps Full Picture of How Phoenix Galaxy Cluster Forms Stars
Discovery proves decades-old theory of galaxy feeding cycle.NASA Webb Mission Team (NASA Science)