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NASA Solar System & Beyond
- NASA’s DART Mission Hits Asteroid in First-Ever Planetary Defense Test
27 September 2022, 2:09 am
After 10 months flying in space, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) – the world’s first planetary defense technology demonstration – successfully impacted its asteroid target on Monday, the agency’s first attempt to move an asteroid in space. - Celebrate 'International Observe the Moon Night' with NASA
23 September 2022, 4:00 pm
The public is invited to participate in NASA’s celebration of "International Observe the Moon Night" on Saturday, Oct. 1. - NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
12 September 2022, 3:49 pm
NASA will host a briefing at 11:30 a.m. EDT (8:30 a.m. PDT) on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California to provide highlights from the first year and a half of the Perseverance rover’s exploration of Mars. - La NASA invita a la prensa a la primera prueba de defensa planetaria
23 August 2022, 5:47 pm
La misión Prueba de redireccionamiento del asteroide doble (DART, por sus siglas en inglés) de la NASA, la primera en el mundo que pone a prueba una tecnología para defender a la Tierra de posibles peligros de asteroides o cometas, impactará con su objetivo, un asteroide que no supone ninguna amenaza para la Tierra, a las 7:14 pm EDT del lunes 26 d - NASA Invites Media to Witness World’s First Planetary Defense Test
23 August 2022, 5:38 pmNASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), the world’s first mission to test technology for defending Earth against potential asteroid or comet hazards, will impact its target asteroid—which poses no threat to Earth—at 7:14 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 26. - NASA Identifies Candidate Regions for Landing Next Americans on Moon
19 August 2022, 5:07 pm
As NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the Moon under Artemis, the agency has identified 13 candidate landing regions near the lunar South Pole. - NASA Selects Proposals to Study Stellar Explosions, Galaxies, Stars
18 August 2022, 9:36 pm
NASA has selected four mission proposals submitted to the agency’s Explorers Program for further study. - NASA Administrator Statement on Agency Authorization Bill
28 July 2022, 9:22 pm
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson released this statement Thursday following approval by the U.S. Congress for the NASA Authorization Act of 2022, which is part of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act of 2022. - NASA Awards Launch Services Contract for Roman Space Telescope
19 July 2022, 9:02 pm
NASA has selected Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) in Hawthorne, California, to provide launch service for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope mission. - La NASA revela las primeras imágenes del telescopio Webb de un universo nunca antes visto
12 July 2022, 5:02 pm
El amanecer de una nueva era en la astronomía ha comenzado mientras el mundo ve por primera vez las capacidades completas del telescopio espacial James Webb de la NASA, en asociación con la Agencia Espacial Europea (ESA, por sus siglas en inglés) y la Agencia Espacial Canadiense (CSA, por sus siglas en inglés).
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NASA Image of the Day
- DART Team Celebrates Successful Collision
27 September 2022, 6:09 pm
In this image from Sept. 26, 2022, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) team, Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, and guests at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory cheer as they receive confirmation of DART’s collision with Dimorphos. - Golden DART’s Galactic Unboxing
26 September 2022, 5:21 pm
Technicians prepare to move NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft from a shipping container onto a work stand inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California in this image from Oct. 4, 2021. - John W. Young’s Lunar Salute
23 September 2022, 4:22 pm
Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, leaps from the lunar surface as he salutes the United States flag at the Descartes landing site during the first Apollo 16 spacewalk. - Endeavour Gets a Piggyback Ride
22 September 2022, 4:57 pm
Our Shuttle Carrier Aircraft ferries the Space Shuttle Endeavour over the Johnson Space Center in Houston in this Sept. 20, 2012, image. - Frank Rubio Trains for Spacewalk
21 September 2022, 8:05 pm
In this March 7, 2022, image, astronaut Frank Rubio gets help putting on a spacesuit at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston to train for spacewalks. - A Stormy Stellar Nursery
19 September 2022, 5:37 pm
This cloudy, turbulent scene shows a stellar nursery within the Large Magellanic Cloud known as N159. - Michael E. López-Alegría Poses During Spacewalk
15 September 2022, 4:34 pm
Astronaut Michael E. López-Alegría, mission specialist, is photographed in this close-up view during one of the STS-92 sessions of extravehicular activity on Oct. 18, 2000. - A Bird's-Eye View of the Vehicle Assembly Base
14 September 2022, 3:25 pm
A little blue heron is seen in front of the Vehicle Assembly Building as preparations for launch continue, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. - Hubble Studies a Spectacular Spiral
14 September 2022, 2:00 pm
The galaxy NGC 1961 unfurls its gorgeous spiral arms in this newly released image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. - Snowcapped Mountains in Western China
13 September 2022, 5:56 pm
The International Space Station captured a portion of the Tanggula Mountains near Hala Lake from 260 miles above the Earth on Sept. 5th, 2022. - Setting the Clock on a Stellar Explosion
12 September 2022, 4:18 pm
A new image of SNR 0519-69.0 shows the debris of a star that exploded several hundred years ago in Earth’s timeframe. - Reflecting on President Kennedy's Moonshot Speech
12 September 2022, 4:10 pm
On Sept. 12, 1962, President Kennedy speaks before a crowd of 35,000 people at Rice University in Houston. - Mediterranean Cities Light Up the Night
9 September 2022, 5:18 pm
This nighttime photograph from the International Space Station (ISS) as it orbited 261 miles above looks across the Mediterranean Sea from north Africa to southern Europe. - NASA's Hubble Finds Spiraling Stars, Providing Window into Early Universe
8 September 2022, 4:00 pm
- Voyager 1’s Mission to the Outer Planet Begins
7 September 2022, 5:34 pm
The Voyager mission was designed to take advantage of a rare geometric arrangement of the outer planets in the late 1970s and the 1980s which allowed for a four-planet tour for a minimum of propellant and trip time.
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Astronomy News - ScienceDaily
- NASA's DART mission hits asteroid in first-ever planetary defense test
27 September 2022, 3:54 pmAfter 10 months flying in space, NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) -- the world's first planetary defense technology demonstration -- successfully impacted its asteroid target on Monday, the agency's first attempt to move an asteroid in space. - Astronomers map distances to 56,000 galaxies, largest-ever catalog
27 September 2022, 2:08 amAstronomers have assembled the largest-ever compilation of high-precision galaxy distances, called Cosmicflows-4. - Mysterious ripples in the Milky Way were caused by a passing dwarf galaxy
23 September 2022, 6:17 pmUsing data from the Gaia space telescope, a team has shown that large parts of the Milky Way's outer disk vibrate. The ripples are caused by a dwarf galaxy, now seen in the constellation Sagittarius, that shook our galaxy as it passed by hundreds of millions of years ago. - Astronomers detect hot gas bubble swirling around the Milky Way's supermassive black hole
22 September 2022, 4:32 pmUsing the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers have spotted signs of a 'hot spot' orbiting Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the centre of our galaxy. The finding helps us better understand the enigmatic and dynamic environment of our supermassive black hole. - New Webb image captures clearest view of Neptune's rings in decades
22 September 2022, 3:01 amNASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows off its capabilities closer to home with its first image of Neptune. Not only has Webb captured the clearest view of this distant planet's rings in more than 30 years, but its cameras reveal the ice giant in a whole new light. - Newly formed craters located on Mars
21 September 2022, 5:31 pmAn international team of researchers with NASA's InSight mission located four new craters created by impacts on the surface of Mars. Using data from a seismometer and visuals acquired from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, the team successfully calculated and confirmed the impact locations. Researchers have now captured the dynamics of an impact on Mars. - Scientist helps identify new evidence for habitability in Enceladus's ocean
19 September 2022, 9:50 pmThe search for extraterrestrial life just got more interesting as a team of scientists has discovered new evidence for a key building block for life in the subsurface ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus. New modeling indicates that Enceladus's ocean should be relatively rich in dissolved phosphorus, an essential ingredient for life. - Geologist proposes the number of ancient Martian lakes might have been dramatically underestimated by scientists
19 September 2022, 4:31 pmThough Mars is a frozen desert today, scientists have shown that Mars contains evidence of ancient lakes that existed billions of years ago, which could contain evidence for ancient life and climate conditions on the red planet. Through a meta-analysis of years of satellite data that shows evidence for lakes on Mars, a geologist has proposed that scientists might have dramatically underestimated the number of ancient Martian lakes that once existed. - NASA's Perseverance rover investigates geologically rich Mars terrain
16 September 2022, 9:37 pmNASA's Perseverance rover is well into its second science campaign, collecting rock-core samples from features within an area long considered by scientists to be a top prospect for finding signs of ancient microbial life on Mars. - Saturn's rings and tilt could be the product of an ancient, missing moon
15 September 2022, 8:24 pmScientists propose a lost moon of Saturn, which they call Chrysalis, pulled on the planet until it ripped apart, forming rings and contributing to Saturn's tilt. - Astronomers risk misinterpreting planetary signals in James Webb data
15 September 2022, 6:36 pmAstronomers risk misinterpreting planetary signals in James Webb data if models to interpret the data don't improve, a new study finds. - It's a planet: New evidence of baby planet in the making
14 September 2022, 8:09 pmAstronomers have developed a new technique to identify small planets hidden in protoplanetary disks. - Where do high-energy particles that endanger satellites, astronauts and airplanes come from?
13 September 2022, 5:04 pmAstrophysicists show how and when specific particles form and offers clues to questions that have troubled scientists since the 1940s. - Astronomy: Is over-eating to blame for bulges in Milky Way bar?
9 September 2022, 3:45 pmA new simulation conducted on the world's most powerful supercomputer dedicated to astronomy has produced a testable scenario to explain the appearance of the bar of the Milky Way. Comparing this scenario to data from current and future space telescopes will help clarify the evolution of our home Galaxy. - Could more of Earth's surface host life?
9 September 2022, 3:45 pmOf all known planets, Earth is as friendly to life as any planet could possibly be -- or is it? If Jupiter's orbit changes, a new study shows Earth could be more hospitable than it is today.
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Astronomy News - Astronomy.com
- <i>Snapshot</i>: The Lobster Nebula claws through young stars
27 September 2022, 12:00 pmThe Dark Energy Camera (DECam) celebrates 10 years of operation with this new ruby-hued image of NGC 6357. - NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid. Here are DART's final images before impact
27 September 2022, 12:00 pmThe Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) successfully showed that it is possible to crash a spacecraft into a small asteroid. Whether the approach could save Earth from a future threat remains to be seen.
- Jupiter reaches its biggest and brightest in nearly 60 years
27 September 2022, 12:00 pmThis month is a great opportunity to see the giant planet at its best. - <i>Ask Astro</i>: How do telescopes see different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum?
26 September 2022, 12:00 pmHow do we create telescopes that see different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum? Frank Coulter Pauanui Beach, New Zealand The range of colors or wavelengths that a telescope can observe depends on the design of both the telescope itself and the cameras attached to it. For instance, if you’re building a telescope that will observe mostly in infrared, usually the mirror is coated in silver or gold. For the mirrors of telescopes designed to observe in both optical and infrared, a - Asteroid Ryugu is made of rubble from the outer solar system
26 September 2022, 12:00 pmParticles plucked from Ryugu and returned to Earth reveal the near-Earth asteroid originated beyond Jupiter, helping shed light on the evolution of the asteroid belt. - <i>101 Must-See Cosmic Objects</i>: M22
26 September 2022, 12:00 pmIn 1665, while observing Saturn (which was located in Sagittarius at the time), German astronomer Johann Abraham Ihle came upon an unexpected sight. Just over 2° northeast of 3rd-magnitude Kaus Borealis (Lambda [λ] Sagittarii) at the top of the Teapot asterism, he found a small, nebulous patch. Although he had no idea what he had seen, Ihle had unintentionally discovered the first globular cluster. Today, we know it as M22. The Hercules Cluster (M13) may be considered one of the fin - NASA's DART spacecraft is about to slam into an asteroid
24 September 2022, 6:00 pmOn Sept. 26, NASA will ram a spacecraft into an asteroid to test techniques that may eventually be needed to prevent a cataclysmic asteroid strike on Earth. - Maarten Schmidt, the father of quasars, dies at age 92
23 September 2022, 12:00 pmFamed astronomer Maarten Schmidt’s 1963 breakthrough discovery rocked the astronomy world, helping to change the universe’s origin story. - Starmus Festival rocks Armenia with help of Queen guitarist Brian May
23 September 2022, 12:00 pmIn September 2022, the sixth Starmus Festival brought its unique combination of talks by luminaries, observing the cosmos, an imaging workshop, and rock ‘n‘ roll to an historic world site.
- Letter to Starmus: A volunteer reflects on the star-studded festival
23 September 2022, 12:00 pmSama Shamyar, Persian by heritage and a resident of Yerevan, Armenia, was one of a small army of volunteers who helped to make the Sixth Starmus Festival happen. - <i>101 Must-See Cosmic Objects</i>: M55
23 September 2022, 12:00 pmM55 is one of the most unsung yet beautiful globular star clusters in the night sky. It’s also one of the most southerly globulars in Charles Messier’s catalog. Abbe Nicolas Louis de Lacaille discovered it in 1751 while surveying the southern stars from the Cape of Good Hope. Through his small telescope (inferior to today’s binoculars) he recorded it as looking like the “faint nucleus of a large comet.” Messier’s report of it was not much different: “a w - <i>The Sky This Week:</i> Jupiter reaches opposition
23 September 2022, 12:00 pmNew Moon brings dark skies for you to enjoy the solar system and beyond from September 23 to 30. - Christmas shot of Comet Leonard wins 2022 astrophotography prize
22 September 2022, 12:00 pmThe winning image, taken by Gerald Rhemann, captures a breathtaking view of Comet Leonard’s dramatic disconnection event. - Blob of hot gas swirls around Milky Way black hole at 30% speed of light
22 September 2022, 12:00 pmAstronomers further constrain the shape of the magnetic field of the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*.
- JWST snaps clearest image of Neptune’s rings since Voyager 2
21 September 2022, 12:00 pmNASA’s latest and greatest space telescope recently set its sights on the solar system’s most distant planet — and the results are stunning.
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Astronomy News - Sky & Telescope
- Perseids Are Coming, Full Moon or Not
5 August 2022, 6:01 pmDon't use a full Moon pass to skip this year's Perseid meteor shower. Right here, right now, we're going to help you make the most of it.
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- Korea's Lunar Orbiter Heads for the Moon
5 August 2022, 4:49 pmSouth Korea's lunar orbiter has launched successfully for the Moon, joining a growing number of missions there.
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- This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 5 – 13
5 August 2022, 11:03 amThe Moon and Saturn come to opposition this week, showing us their full sunlit faces. Jupiter looms big late in the night, Vega attains the zenith, and we cross the midpoint of summer. The Perseid meteors get partly mooned out.
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- Hubble's Future in the Webb Era
3 August 2022, 3:49 pmEven though it's far past its warranty, Hubble is still proving its worth in this new era that includes the James Webb Space Telescope.
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- August: Saturn & the Perseids
1 August 2022, 8:00 pmAugust marks the return of the Perseid meteor shower — and as you’re looking out for shooting stars while listening to this month’s Sky Tour podcast, look for Saturn low in the southeast as soon as night begins to fall.
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- Why Are Jupiter's Rings So Thin?
1 August 2022, 6:00 pmWhy does the biggest planet in the solar system have such flimsy rings? New research shows Jupiter's moons may be to blame.
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- Thin Red Lines: Webb Space Telescope Captures Star Creation on Grand Scale
30 July 2022, 6:00 pmNew imagery from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a nearby galaxy in a whole new light.
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- This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 29 – August 6
29 July 2022, 11:57 amAs the Big Dipper dips and the Guardians of the Pole align one over the other, Saturn looms low in the southeast and the False Comet teases at its highest.
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- Black Widow Pulsar Sets Mass Record
28 July 2022, 5:47 pmA pulsar has devoured enough of its stellar companion to grab the title for most massive known neutron star.
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- Solving an Earthshine Mystery
27 July 2022, 4:05 pmSomething we take for granted about the crescent Moon's appearance may be nothing more than an optical illusion.
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