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While Apollo placed the first steps on the Moon, Artemis opens the door for humanity to sustainably work and live on another world for the first time. Using the lunar surface as a proving ground for living on Mars, this next chapter in exploration will forever establish our presence in the stars. ✨ We are returning to the Moon – to stay – and this is how we are going! Actress Kelly Marie Tran of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” lent her voice to this project.

This video uses data gathered from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft to recreate some of the stunning views of the Moon that the Apollo 13 astronauts saw on their perilous journey around the farside in 1970. These visualizations, in 4K resolution, depict many different views of the lunar surface, starting with earthset and sunrise and concluding with the time Apollo 13 reestablished radio contact with Mission Control. Also depicted is the path of the free return trajectory around the Moon, and a continuous view of the Moon throughout that path. All views have been sped up for timing purposes — they are not shown in "real-time." Credits: Data Visualization by: Ernie Wright (USRA) Video Produced & Edited by: David Ladd (USRA) Music provided by Universal Production Music: "Visions of Grandeur" - Frederick Wiedmann This video is public domain and along with other supporting visualizations can be downloaded from the Scientific Visualization Studio.

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory — SDO — has now been watching the Sun non-stop for over a full decade. From its orbit in space around the Earth, SDO has gathered 425 million high-resolution images of the Sun, amassing 20 million gigabytes of data over the past 10 years. This information has enabled countless new discoveries about the workings of our closest star and how it influences the solar system. With a triad of instruments, SDO captures an image of the Sun every 0.75 seconds. The Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA) instrument alone captures images every 12 seconds at 10 different wavelengths of light. This 10-year time lapse showcases photos taken at a wavelength of 17.1 nanometers, which is an extreme ultraviolet wavelength that shows the Sun’s outermost atmospheric layer — the corona. Compiling one photo every hour, the movie condenses a decade of the Sun into 61 minutes. The video shows the rise and fall in activity that occurs as part of the Sun’s 11-year solar cycle and notable events, like transiting planets and eruptions. The custom music, titled “Solar Observer,” was composed by musician Lars Leonhard While SDO has kept an unblinking eye pointed towards the Sun, there have been a few moments it missed. The dark frames in the video are caused by Earth or the Moon eclipsing SDO as they pass between the spacecraft and the Sun. A longer blackout in 2016 was caused by a temporary issue with the AIA instrument that was successfully resolved after a week. The images where the Sun is off-center were observed when SDO was calibrating its instruments. SDO and other NASA missions will continue to watch our Sun in the years to come, providing further insights about our place in space and information to keep our astronauts and assets safe. Some noteworthy events appear briefly in this time lapse. Use the time links below to jump to each event, or follow the links to more detailed views. 6:20 June 7, 2011-- A massive prominence eruption explodes from the lower right of the Sun

For Earth Day 2021, we explore the connections of Earth systems and NASA's ability to observe them in a changing world, highlighting the links between dust transport, vegetation, water quality, conservation and human health, the cryosphere, and disasters. Music: "Ellipsis" and "Terrafirma" by Ben Niblett and Jon Cotton [PRS] via Universal Production Music Video credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Jefferson Beck (USRA): Lead Producer Ellen T. Gray (ADNET): Writer Sofie Bates (KBR): Writer Roberto Molar Candanosa (KBR): Writer This video can be shared and downloaded atnasa site. While the video in its entirety can be shared without permission, some individual imagery and music may have been obtained through permission and may not be excised or remixed in other products. Specific details on such imagery may be found on Nasa website. For more information on NASA’s media guidelines.

Everything that happens on the International Space Station revolves around one thing: Earth, sixteen times a day! So for Earth Day 2021, NASA offers a gift you can’t get anywhere else with this leisurely view of our home planet, from 250 miles up, rendered in extraordinary ultra-high definition video. Hit play, relax and enjoy. This 4K footage was recorded between 2019 and 2020.

101955 Bennu is one of Earth’s closest planetary neighbors – an asteroid roughly the height of a skyscraper, and since late 2018, the place that NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has called home. When OSIRIS-REx arrived on Dec. 3, 2018, it began wrapping Bennu in a complex web of observations. OSIRIS-REx departs Bennu on May 10, 2021, on a return voyage to Earth, bringing with it over 60 grams of sample collected from the asteroid. This narrated video presents the mission’s complete trajectory during its time at Bennu.

In this artist’s rendition, we explore a metallic world named Psyche, an asteroid that offers a unique window into the building blocks of planet formation. The NASA Psyche mission launches in 2023 and will arrive at the asteroid Psyche, which orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter, in 2026. The spacecraft, also named Psyche, will spend 21 months orbiting the asteroid, mapping it and studying its properties. The mission is led by Principal Investigator Lindy Elkins-Tanton of Arizona State University. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is responsible for the mission’s overall management, system engineering, integration and test, and mission operations. Maxar Technologies is providing a high-power solar electric propulsion spacecraft chassis.

Step into the heart of our solar system with "133 Days on the Sun," a captivating exploration of the Sun's enigmatic journey. Join us as we delve into 133 days of unparalleled solar activity, uncovering the mesmerizing phenomena that define our star. 🔥 Witness the Sun's dynamic surface changes, breathtaking solar flares, and magnetic dances that shape its fiery character. ☀️ Gain unprecedented insights into the Sun's colossal energy production and its profound impact on Earth and beyond. 🌞 Embark on a visual odyssey, guided by the latest advancements in solar observation technology and NASA's groundbreaking research. Bask in the brilliance of our life-giving Sun and unlock the secrets it holds. Subscribe to NASA World for more awe-inspiring space content and stay updated on the wonders of the universe!

"Embark on a breathtaking visual journey with our latest YouTube video, 'Earth From Space in 4K - Expedition 65 Edition.' Get ready to witness our planet like never before, as we bring you stunning 4K footage captured from the International Space Station during Expedition 65. Marvel at the beauty of our blue planet as it spins gracefully against the backdrop of the cosmos. From sweeping vistas of continents to mesmerizing shots of swirling storms and shimmering city lights, this video offers a captivating glimpse of the world we call home, all in breathtaking high definition. Join us on this extraordinary space expedition and experience the awe-inspiring wonders of Earth from a perspective few have ever seen."

"Experience the celestial dance of the Moon in exquisite detail with 'Moon Phases 2022 – Northern Hemisphere – 4K.' This stunning video captures the mesmerizing journey of the Moon through its various phases across the skies of the Northern Hemisphere. From the graceful crescent to the full luminous orb, witness the Moon's ever-changing face against a backdrop of the night sky. Immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of the lunar cycles, rendered in glorious 4K resolution, bringing the captivating celestial spectacle right into your home. Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast or simply captivated by the cosmos, this video offers a breathtaking visual journey through the Moon's phases in the year 2022."