Imaging Asteroid Vesta: NASA’s On Duty Dawn Spacecraft
NASA’s Dawn spacecraft has been in orbit around asteroid Vesta since July 16th – relaying back to Earth intriguing imagery of the giant space rock. A German camera system on board is being used to acquire images of the asteroid’s surface. These images show craters,...New Report Flags Orbital Debris Threat
A blue ribbon panel of experts has reported that NASA needs a strategic plan to manage orbital debris efforts. Furthermore, they report that risks are increasing for satellites and the International Space Station. The report — Limiting Future Collision...Mars Robot in “New Terrain”
NASA’s Opportunity robot on the red planet has been busy inspecting an intriguing feature – Tisdale-2 – at the rim of the huge Endeavor crater. While analysis of the flat-topped rock is still underway, scientists note that it is different from the rocks that make up...NASA’s Jupiter-bound Juno Spacecraft Snags Earth/Moon Photo!
Okay, I know, you’ve got to look hard. But you’re seeing a unique snapshot in space and time! NASA’s Jupiter-bound Juno spacecraft has captured its home planet launch pad and our natural satellite — the Moon. “This is a remarkable sight people get to see all too...Mars Menu for Future Explorers – A Chow Down Challenge
Stuffing the food pantry for the first voyagers to strike out for Mars is no easy task. That’s the word from Maya Cooper, a senior research scientist at the NASA Johnson Space Center in the Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, Texas. Maya has reported that...Satellite Views Show Powerful Hurricane Hitting U.S. East Coast
These satellite images shows hurricane Irene as it slammed into the U.S. East Coast. Taken by a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) GOES spacecraft, Irene’s destructive nature is causing structural damage as well as massive power outages....NASA Twins Readied for Moon Flight
Twin robotic probes to orbit Earth’s Moon are ready for their launch to chart our next-door neighbor’s gravity field in unprecedented detail. The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission by NASA will make use of two spacecraft that fly in tandem orbits...Space Station View of Menacing Hurricane Irene
It’s big, powerful, and has caught the eyes of astronauts on the International Space Station. The large and looming hurricane Irene was caught on camera yesterday from the ISS by astronaut Ron Garan. The image above shows the storm passing over the Caribbean. In a...Opportunity Mars Rover Begins Up-Close Inspection Duties
NASA’s Opportunity Mars rover is inspecting an interesting feature – a flat-topped rock. It was chosen by the rover team as a stop for inspecting with tools on Opportunity’s robotic arm, just a few days after the rover arrived at the western rim of...Space Talk
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Why Mars?
Mars fascinates researchers because it shares certain similarities with Earth, including seasons, polar ice caps, volcanoes, and rocky terrain.
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Partial lunar eclipse magic ✨
The moon dipped in Earth’s shadow glowing like a copper orb. Pure cosmic beauty! 🌕❤️
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Day 1048 - NGC 5584
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