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NASA's Parker Solar Probe and its United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy launch vehicle prepare for an unprecedented mission to "kiss the Sun." NASA launch schedule

Water in space behaves… differently. Surface tension and capillary flow can be harnessed to move fluids in more efficient ways. What looks like fun could actually help us improve systems for moving fluids in microgravity, in things like fuel tanks for space travel. Find out more about fluid physics in space in our researcher’s guide

The astronauts and cosmonauts on the International Space Station take pictures of Earth out their windows nearly every day, and over a year that adds up to thousands of photos. The people at the Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston had the enviable job of going through this year’s crop to pick their top 17 photos of Earth for 2017—here’s what they chose! 4K and HD Versions

three minutes to spare for a tour of southern Europe? That’s all the time it takes, when you have a 4K camera orbiting Earth 250 miles up—and we do, on the International Space Station. This Ultra High Definition video was shot in August 2016 as the station traveled nearly 1000 miles, taking in views from above the western coast of France to the Iberian Peninsula, Italy, Switzerland, southern Germany and Austria, and southward to the countries of the Balkan Peninsula. Music by Joakim Karud. HD download link

virtual tour of the Moon in all-new 4K resolution, thanks to data provided by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft. As the visualization moves around the near side, far side, north and south poles, we highlight interesting features, sites, and information gathered on the lunar terrain. Music Provided By Killer Tracks: "Never Looking Back" - Frederick Wiedmann. "Flying over Turmoil" - Benjamin Krause & Scott Goodman. This video is public domain and along with other supporting visualizations can be downloaded from the Scientific Visualization Studio

Ever wonder what the spacewalker sees while you’re looking at him or her? Here’s your answer, courtesy of NASA astronaut Jack Fischer. This Ultra High Definition clip shows Fischer outside the International Space Station during a spacewalk on Expedition 51 in May 2017, and the view from a small camera attached to his spacesuit at the same time. Music by Joakim Karud. 4K

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 (https://www.lars-leonhard.de). 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. See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HloC4xMg4Z4 https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/10801 12:24 June 5, 2012-- The transit of Venus across the face of the Sun. Won’t happen again until 2117. See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z9rM8ChTjY https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/10996 13:06 July 19, 2012-- A complex loop of magnetic fields and plasma forms and lasts for hours. See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFT7ATLQQx8 https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/11168 13:50 Aug. 31, 2012-- The most iconic eruption of this solar cycle bursts from the lower left of the Sun.

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.

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.

To provide you with the phases of the Moon in the northern hemisphere for 2021, I can give you a general overview of the moon phases throughout the year. Keep in mind that the specific appearance of the Moon during these phases can vary slightly depending on your location and the time of day. Here are the primary moon phases for the northern hemisphere in 2021: New Moon: The northern hemisphere sees the New Moon when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, and the side of the Moon facing the Earth is in shadow, making it not visible from Earth. New Moons occurred approximately every 29.5 days throughout the year. Waxing Crescent: Following the New Moon, a small crescent begins to appear in the northern hemisphere, growing larger each day as it progresses toward the First Quarter Moon. First Quarter Moon: At the First Quarter Moon, half of the northern hemisphere of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, while the other half remains in shadow. Waxing Gibbous: After the First Quarter Moon, the illuminated portion of the northern hemisphere continues to increase in size, leading to the Waxing Gibbous phase. Full Moon: During the Full Moon, the entire northern hemisphere of the Moon is fully illuminated and visible from Earth, appearing as a complete circle. Waning Gibbous: Following the Full Moon, the illuminated portion of the northern hemisphere begins to decrease, leading to the Waning Gibbous phase. Third Quarter Moon: At the Third Quarter Moon, half of the northern hemisphere of the Moon is again illuminated and visible from Earth, but it's the opposite half compared to the First Quarter Moon. Waning Crescent: The illuminated crescent in the northern hemisphere continues to shrink, becoming smaller each day as it approaches the next New Moon. These moon phases repeat in a roughly 29.5-day cycle throughout the year. The specific dates and times of these phases in 2021 can be calculated precisely and may vary slightly based on your location, so you can use a lunar calendar or a moon phase calculator for more detailed information for your specific location,

To provide you with the phases of the Moon in the northern hemisphere for 2021, I can give you a general overview of the moon phases throughout the year. Keep in mind that the specific appearance of the Moon during these phases can vary slightly depending on your location and the time of day. Here are the primary moon phases for the northern hemisphere in 2021: New Moon: The northern hemisphere sees the New Moon when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, and the side of the Moon facing the Earth is in shadow, making it not visible from Earth. New Moons occurred approximately every 29.5 days throughout the year. Waxing Crescent: Following the New Moon, a small crescent begins to appear in the northern hemisphere, growing larger each day as it progresses toward the First Quarter Moon. First Quarter Moon: At the First Quarter Moon, half of the northern hemisphere of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, while the other half remains in shadow. Waxing Gibbous: After the First Quarter Moon, the illuminated portion of the northern hemisphere continues to increase in size, leading to the Waxing Gibbous phase. Full Moon: During the Full Moon, the entire northern hemisphere of the Moon is fully illuminated and visible from Earth, appearing as a complete circle. Waning Gibbous: Following the Full Moon, the illuminated portion of the northern hemisphere begins to decrease, leading to the Waning Gibbous phase. Third Quarter Moon: At the Third Quarter Moon, half of the northern hemisphere of the Moon is again illuminated and visible from Earth, but it's the opposite half compared to the First Quarter Moon. Waning Crescent: The illuminated crescent in the northern hemisphere continues to shrink, becoming smaller each day as it approaches the next New Moon. These moon phases repeat in a roughly 29.5-day cycle throughout the year. The specific dates and times of these phases in 2021 can be calculated precisely and may vary slightly based on your location, so you can use a lunar calendar or a moon phase calculator for more detailed information for your specific location

As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, NASA's Earth science programs and missions are focused on studying and understanding Earth's various components, including its atmosphere, land, oceans, and ice, as well as the interactions between these components. These studies help scientists and researchers better understand Earth's climate, weather patterns, environmental changes, and natural disasters, among other things. NASA conducts Earth science research through a variety of missions and initiatives, and some of these missions involve studying Earth's connections with other parts of the Earth system, such as: Earth Observing Satellites: NASA has a fleet of Earth-observing satellites like the Aqua and Terra satellites, which provide valuable data on Earth's atmosphere, land, and oceans. These satellites help monitor and understand various Earth processes and their connections. Climate Studies: NASA's Earth science missions contribute significantly to our understanding of climate change, including the connections between greenhouse gas emissions, temperature changes, and their impacts on the environment. Oceanography: NASA's satellites and research programs study ocean circulation, sea level rise, and the interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere, which are critical for understanding climate and weather patterns. Carbon Cycle: NASA's missions, such as the Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) series, focus on understanding the global carbon cycle, including the sources and sinks of carbon dioxide and how they impact Earth's climate. Ice and Glaciers: NASA's missions study polar ice sheets and glaciers to understand how they contribute to sea-level rise and how changes in these areas connect to climate change. Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters: NASA's Earth science programs play a role in monitoring and predicting extreme weather events and natural disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts. Earth System Models: NASA develops sophisticated computer models that simulate Earth's interconnected systems, helping scientists understand complex relationships and predict future changes. Please note that NASA's Earth science initiatives and missions may have evolved or expanded since my last update in September 2021. For the most up-to-date information on NASA's Earth science programs and missions, including their focus on Earth's connections, I recommend visiting NASA's official website or checking their recent publications and announcements.

The appearance of the Moon's northern hemisphere during its various phases doesn't change significantly from year to year. The Moon goes through its phases in a predictable cycle due to its orbit around the Earth. In 2022, just like any other year, you would have seen the northern hemisphere of the Moon in various phases, including: New Moon: During a new moon, the entire northern hemisphere of the Moon is in shadow, so it's not visible from Earth. Waxing Crescent: As the Moon progresses from a new moon to a first quarter moon, you start to see a small crescent in the northern hemisphere. This crescent will appear to be getting larger as the days go by. First Quarter Moon: At first quarter, half of the Moon's northern hemisphere is illuminated, while the other half is in shadow. You'll see the boundary between light and shadow running through the northern hemisphere. Waxing Gibbous: After the first quarter, the illuminated portion of the northern hemisphere continues to grow, leading to a waxing gibbous phase where most of the northern hemisphere is lit. Full Moon: During a full moon, the entire northern hemisphere is fully illuminated, and it is visible in all its glory from Earth. Waning Gibbous: After the full moon, the illuminated portion of the northern hemisphere decreases, leading to a waning gibbous phase. Third Quarter Moon: At the third quarter, half of the northern hemisphere is still illuminated, but the opposite half compared to the first quarter is now lit. Waning Crescent: The crescent in the northern hemisphere becomes smaller as the Moon approaches another new moon. This cycle repeats approximately every 29.5 days, which is the lunar month. The specific appearance of the northern hemisphere during these phases may vary slightly due to factors like libration (the Moon's slight rocking motion) and its orbital eccentricity, but these variations are minor and do not change significantly from year to year.

As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, NASA's Lucy mission was scheduled for launch in October 2021. Lucy is a space mission designed to study Jupiter's Trojan asteroids, which are a group of asteroids that share the same orbit as Jupiter. However, I do not have information on events or developments related to the mission that occurred after that date. If you are looking for information on the status and updates of the Lucy mission, including any developments related to its solar arrays or other aspects of the mission, I recommend visiting NASA's official website or checking NASA's press releases and mission updates for the most recent and accurate information. NASA's website and mission-specific webpages provide detailed and up-to-date information on their missions and projects.

The appearance of the Moon's northern hemisphere during its various phases doesn't change significantly from year to year. The Moon goes through its phases in a predictable cycle due to its orbit around the Earth. In 2022, just like any other year, you would have seen the northern hemisphere of the Moon in various phases, including: New Moon: During a new moon, the entire northern hemisphere of the Moon is in shadow, so it's not visible from Earth. Waxing Crescent: As the Moon progresses from a new moon to a first quarter moon, you start to see a small crescent in the northern hemisphere. This crescent will appear to be getting larger as the days go by. First Quarter Moon: At first quarter, half of the Moon's northern hemisphere is illuminated, while the other half is in shadow. You'll see the boundary between light and shadow running through the northern hemisphere. Waxing Gibbous: After the first quarter, the illuminated portion of the northern hemisphere continues to grow, leading to a waxing gibbous phase where most of the northern hemisphere is lit. Full Moon: During a full moon, the entire northern hemisphere is fully illuminated, and it is visible in all its glory from Earth. Waning Gibbous: After the full moon, the illuminated portion of the northern hemisphere decreases, leading to a waning gibbous phase. Third Quarter Moon: At the third quarter, half of the northern hemisphere is still illuminated, but the opposite half compared to the first quarter is now lit. Waning Crescent: The crescent in the northern hemisphere becomes smaller as the Moon approaches another new moon. This cycle repeats approximately every 29.5 days, which is the lunar month. The specific appearance of the northern hemisphere during these phases may vary slightly due to factors like libration (the Moon's slight rocking motion) and its orbital eccentricity, but these variations are minor and do not change significantly from year to year,

How to Bring Mars Sample Tubes Safely to Earth (Mars News Report). In this Mars News Report, discover the intricate and meticulous process of safely bringing Mars Sample Tubes back to Earth. Explore the cutting-edge technology and protocols employed by NASA and its international partners to ensure the pristine preservation of Martian samples. Learn about the spacecraft, containment systems, and stringent safety measures designed to prevent any potential contamination of our home planet with extraterrestrial material. This mission promises to provide invaluable insights into the history of Mars, the potential for past life, and the possibility of future human exploration. Join us on this thrilling journey bridging the gap between worlds, from Mars to Earth.

OSIRIS-REx Slings Orbital Web Around Asteroid to Capture Sample | 4K | 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.

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

The people who get to see the Earth from space marvel at its beauty, the colors, the fragility they feel about the planet 250 miles below them. Now it’s your turn: this ultra-high definition video, captured during the International Space Station’s Expedition 65, allows you an extended, appreciative gawk at the home planet in all its glory. Hit play, and go into orbit mode. This footage was shot from the International Space Station between April 17, 2021 – Oct. 17, 2021.

The NASA Psyche mission is an exciting space exploration endeavor designed to explore and study a unique asteroid named 16 Psyche. This asteroid is of particular interest because it is believed to be composed primarily of metal, mainly iron and nickel, which sets it apart from most other asteroids, which are typically rocky or icy in nature. The mission aims to launch and chart this metallic world to gain insights into the early history of our solar system and the processes that shaped it. Here are some key details about the NASA Psyche mission: Mission Objectives: The primary objective of the Psyche mission is to understand more about the building blocks of planet formation. By studying 16 Psyche up close, scientists hope to gain insights into the processes that occurred in the early solar system. Specifically, the mission aims to determine whether 16 Psyche is the exposed nickel-iron core of an early protoplanet or if it formed through a different process. Understanding its composition and structure will provide valuable information about the interior of terrestrial planets like Earth. Target Asteroid - 16 Psyche: 16 Psyche is located in the asteroid belt, a region between Mars and Jupiter, and was discovered in 1852. It is approximately 140 miles (226 kilometers) in diameter, making it one of the largest objects in the asteroid belt. The asteroid's metallic composition is what makes it so intriguing to scientists, as it may provide insights into the formation of planetary cores. Spacecraft and Instruments: The Psyche spacecraft is equipped with a suite of scientific instruments to study 16 Psyche's composition, topography, magnetic field, and other properties. The spacecraft will carry a multispectral imager, a gamma-ray and neutron spectrometer, and a magnetometer to perform detailed scientific observations. Launch and Arrival: The Psyche mission was originally scheduled for launch in 2022, but launch windows for missions to the outer solar system can be complex due to the positions of planets. Therefore, it's important to check the latest mission updates for the most accurate launch information. The spacecraft will use gravity assists from Earth and Mars to reach 16 Psyche, and it is expected to arrive at the asteroid in the 2030s. Scientific Goals: The mission aims to answer fundamental questions about planetary formation and the differentiation of planetary cores, which are processes that occurred early in the history of our solar system. By studying a metallic asteroid up close, scientists hope to gain insights into the distribution and abundance of metals in the solar system and the conditions that led to their concentration in planetary cores. The NASA Psyche mission represents an exciting opportunity to explore a world unlike any other in our solar system. It has the potential to reshape our understanding of planetary formation and the role of metallic cores in the development of terrestrial planets like Earth.

The people who get to see the Earth from space marvel at its beauty, the colors, the fragility they feel about the planet 250 miles below them. Now it’s your turn: this ultra-high definition video, captured during the International Space Station’s Expedition 65, allows you an extended, appreciative gawk at the home planet in all its glory. Hit play, and go into orbit mode. This footage was shot from the International Space Station between April 17, 2021 – Oct. 17, 2021.

This video chronicles solar activity from Aug. 12 to Dec. 22, 2022, as captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). From its orbit in space around Earth, SDO has steadily imaged the Sun in 4K x 4K resolution for nearly 13 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 133-day 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 images taken 108 seconds apart, the movie condenses 133 days, or about four months, of solar observations into 59 minutes. The video shows bright active regions passing across the face of the Sun as it rotates. The Sun rotates approximately once every 27 days. The loops extending above the bright regions are magnetic fields that have trapped hot, glowing plasma. These bright regions are also the source of solar flares, which appear as bright flashes as magnetic fields snap together in a process called magnetic reconnection. While SDO has kept an unblinking eye pointed toward the Sun, there have been a few moments it missed. Some of the dark frames in the video are caused by Earth or the Moon eclipsing SDO as they pass between the spacecraft and the Sun. Other blackouts are caused by instrumentation being down or data errors. SDO transmits 1.4 terabytes of data to the ground every day. 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. The music is a continuous mix from Lars Leonhard’s “Geometric Shapes” album, courtesy of the artist. Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Scott Wiessinger (PAO): Lead Producer Tom Bridgman (SVS): Lead Visualizer Scott Wiessinger (PAO): Editor

This 4K visualization shows the Moon's phase and liberation at hourly intervals throughout 2022, as viewed from the Southern Hemisphere. Each frame represents one hour. In addition, this visualization shows the Moon's orbit position, sub-Earth and subsolar points, and distance from the Earth at true scale. Craters near the terminator are labeled, as are Apollo landing sites, Maria, and other albedo features in sunlight. Video credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Data visualization by Ernie Wright (USRA) Producer & Editor - David Ladd (AIMM) Music provided by Universal Production Music: “Blossom Hills” – Achille Richard

This 4K visualization shows the Moon's phase and liberation at hourly intervals throughout 2022, as viewed from the Northern Hemisphere. Each frame represents one hour. In addition, this visualization shows the Moon's orbit position, sub-Earth and subsolar points, and distance from the Earth at true scale. Craters near the terminator are labeled, as are Apollo landing sites, Maria, and other albedo features in sunlight. Video credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Data visualization by Ernie Wright (USRA) Producer & Editor - David Ladd (AIMM) Music provided by Universal Production Music: “Build the Future"