DNA sequencer, heat exchanger, 3-D solar cells delivered to the ISS
Onboard our laboratory that orbits Earth at more than 17,000 miles per hour, research is ongoing to advance our knowledge of human spaceflight and space science. Among the most recent cargo delivered to the International Space Station (ISS) last week were supplies for...Orion’s Mission to the Moon
What is Orion? Orion is the vehicle being developed by NASA to carry humans deeper into space than they’ve ever gone before. Having already completed one successful spaceflight, the next flight of Orion will be integrated with the service module which is needed to...The Mars 2020 Rover is taking shape at JPL
The exploration of Mars by rovers has greatly contributed to our knowledge of the red planet. Before human footsteps come more rover tracks, however, and NASA has a new rover on the horizon. Earlier this month, NASA announced that the Mars 2020 rover is now in the...
Apollo 11 was a high point in human history 47 years ago this week
The first footprints on the moon were left by humans 47 years ago this week. NASA’s Apollo 11 mission landed on the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969. The crew was Commander Neil Armstrong, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins and Lunar Module Pilot Edwin “Buzz”...
Coalition for Deep Space Exploration issues policy paper to guide the incoming president and Congress
“A Space Exploration Roadmap for the Next Administration” outlines the Coalition’s position on key space policy issues The Coalition for Deep Space Exploration has released a policy position paper highlighting the key issues that every presidential and congressional...
Deep Space Extra for Friday, July 22, 2016
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA is at work on the countdown procedures for the Space Launch System exploration rocket. The SLS, scheduled to take flight in late 2018, is designed to start human explorers on future missions to deep space destinations. Human...
The SLS Qualification Test Article is being welded together, piece by piece
With a major qualification test article for NASA’s new rocket having just finished being welded together, we’re a step closer to the launch of Space Launch System in 2018. The component just completed is SLS’s liquid hydrogen tank. Coming in at more than 130...
Deep Space Extra for Thursday, July 21, 2016
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Retired NASA astronaut Eileen Collins, the first female space shuttle commander, called for a strong U.S. space program in remarks before the Republican National Convention on the 47th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Human...
Our next space telescope is a 21st century tech powerhouse
With the launch of Hubble’s successor in 2018, the most powerful space telescope ever built will give us new knowledge about the Universe. It’s called James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST. In order for it to teach us about the universe and our origins, the instruments...Space Talk
The magnificent images of the Moon captured by #NASA’s #ArtemisII mission are more than breathtaking - they are a reminder of humanity’s enduring curiosity and courage to explore.
The #Moon is ancient, but every new glimpse inspires new dreams beyond #Earth.
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🚀 20 de octubre, 4:41 a.m.: Japón lanza una sonda para aterrizar en una luna de Marte y traer un trozo a casa.
MMX apunta a Fobos: 27 km de ancho, da 3 vueltas a Marte al día. Recogerá 10 g y volverá en 2031.
JAXA cree que el 0,1% podría ser Marte.
#MMX #Fobos #JAXA #CoheteH3
☀️ STUNNING: This incredible timelapse of the Sun was created from 40,000 photos captured over just 3 hours using a solar telescope.
The result is a mesmerizing look at our star in motion — revealing constantly changing solar activity in breathtaking detail.
#Sun #Space
How long would it take to reach each planet in our Solar System from Earth? 🚀
8 Months to Venus, 1.4 Years to Mars, but a whopping 27.6 Years to Neptune and 37 Years to Pluto! 🤯
Space is unbelievably vast. 🌌 #Space #Astronomy #Universe
