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101955 Bennu, an asteroid comparable in height to a skyscraper, is situated among Earth's nearest planetary neighbors. Since late 2018, it has been the focal point of NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission. The spacecraft's arrival on December 3, 2018, signaled the commencement of a complex network of observations enveloping Bennu. On May 10, 2021, OSIRIS-REx set out on its return journey to Earth, carrying with it a valuable haul of over 60 grams of meticulously collected samples from the asteroid's surface. This narrated video provides a comprehensive overview of the mission's trajectory during its stay at Bennu. Additional details can be found at https://nasa.gov/osiris-rex. The musical accompaniment features "Visionary" by Andy Blythe and Marten Joustra, along with "Babel" by Max Cameron Concors, courtesy of Universal Production Music. The video incorporates data contributions from NASA, University of Arizona, CSA, York University, Open University, and MDA. The credits for the video go to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/Scientific Visualization Studio, with Dan Gallagher (USRA) assuming roles as producer and lead data visualizer, as well as narrator. Michael Moreau (NASA/GSFC) holds the position of Deputy Project Manager, while Dante Lauretta (The University of Arizona) serves as the Principal Investigator, and Kenny Getzandanner (NASA/GSFC) contributes in the role of an engineer. You can access the video for sharing and downloading at https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/13856. It's important to note that specific individual visual elements may have been acquired through permissions and should not be extracted or repurposed in other contexts. For detailed information about the stock footage used, visit https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/13856. To gain a comprehensive understanding of NASA's media usage guidelines, refer to https://nasa.gov/multimedia/guidelines.

In this artistic representation, we venture into the realm of a metallic world named Psyche, an asteroid that presents a distinctive insight into the fundamental components of planetary formation. The NASA Psyche mission is scheduled for launch in 2023, with its destination being the asteroid Psyche, situated in orbit between Mars and Jupiter. Projected to reach the asteroid in 2026, the spacecraft, also bearing the name Psyche, will dedicate 21 months to encircling the asteroid, meticulously charting its topography and investigating its characteristics. Overseeing the endeavor is Principal Investigator Lindy Elkins-Tanton from Arizona State University. The comprehensive administration, system engineering, integration and testing, as well as mission operations, are managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Contributing to the mission, Maxar Technologies is providing a robust chassis for the spacecraft, equipped with high-power solar electric propulsion capabilities.

On Earth Day 2021, we delve into the interconnections within Earth's systems and NASA's capacity to observe these dynamics in a world undergoing change. This presentation spotlights the interrelationships between dust transport, vegetation, water quality, conservation, human health, the cryosphere, and natural disasters. The musical accompaniment includes "Ellipsis" and "Terrafirma" composed by Ben Niblett and Jon Cotton [PRS] and provided through Universal Production Music. Video credits belong to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, with Jefferson Beck (USRA) as the Lead Producer, and Ellen T. Gray (ADNET), Sofie Bates (KBR), and Roberto Molar Candanosa (KBR) as Writers. You can share and download this video at https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/13842. While the complete video can be shared without necessitating permission, it's important to note that certain individual visuals and music segments may have been acquired through permissions and should not be extracted or remixed for use in other projects. More detailed information about these specific visuals can be found at: https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/13842. To gain a deeper understanding of NASA's guidelines regarding media usage, please visit https://nasa.gov/multimedia/guidelines.

At Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, Colorado, NASA's Lucy mission undergoes a critical assessment as it assesses the deployment of its solar arrays within a thermal vacuum chamber. Sized at almost 24 feet (7.3 meters) in width each, the two circular arrays are set to empower Lucy during its remarkable 12-year expedition across the Jupiter Trojan asteroids. This mission is slated to set new records for solar-powered missions, covering an unprecedented 530 million miles (853 million km) away from the Sun. Functioning as colossal light-catchers, these expansive arrays will efficiently harness sunlight to fuel the spacecraft's journey through the vast expanse of deep space.

Utilizing data collected by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft, this video recreates some of the awe-inspiring scenes of the Moon that were observed by the Apollo 13 astronauts during their perilous journey around the farside in 1970. Rendered in stunning 4K resolution, these visual representations offer a diverse array of lunar surface perspectives. The sequence commences with earthset and sunrise, progressing through various viewpoints until the moment Apollo 13 reestablished radio communication with Mission Control. Additionally, the animation illustrates the trajectory of the free return path around the Moon, providing a continuous lunar observation along this course. It's important to note that the presented visuals have been accelerated for timing purposes and do not adhere to "real-time" depiction. The credits for this work attribute the Data Visualization to Ernie Wright (USRA), and the Video Production and Editing to David Ladd (USRA). The accompanying musical score, "Visions of Grandeur," is provided by Frederick Wiedmann through Universal Production Music.

As Apollo marked mankind's initial footprints on the lunar surface, the Artemis program now ushers in an era where humanity can establish a lasting and sustainable presence on another celestial body. By utilizing the Moon as a testing ground for sustained habitation, this upcoming phase of exploration aims to lay the groundwork for our enduring existence on distant worlds, with Mars as a future horizon. This transformative endeavor signifies our profound journey into the cosmos. ✨ Our resolute return to the Moon, with the intention of establishing a permanent foothold, is well underway, and here's the remarkable path we are following! Actress Kelly Marie Tran from “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” has graciously lent her voice to this remarkable undertaking.

This 4K presentation offers a visual portrayal of the Moon's changing phases and libration, captured in hourly segments throughout the year 2022. The perspective provided is from the Southern Hemisphere. Each individual frame within the video corresponds to a one-hour interval. Moreover, this visualization meticulously presents the Moon's position within its orbit, its alignment with the Earth's center and the point where it directly faces the Sun (subsolar point), as well as its varying distance from Earth, all adhering to accurate proportions. Notably, craters found near the dividing line between the illuminated and shadowed parts of the Moon's surface are annotated. Similarly, significant locations such as Apollo landing sites, maria (dark, flat regions), and other light-reflecting attributes are labeled specifically when they are illuminated by sunlight. The credit for this video creation is attributed to NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, with the data visualization crafted by Ernie Wright (USRA), and production and editing overseen by David Ladd (AIMM). The musical accompaniment is "Blossom Hills" composed by Achille Richard, provided by Universal Production Music.

A novel Earth science expedition, jointly undertaken by NASA and the French space agency Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES), aims to enhance future planning for communities by conducting a comprehensive survey of the Earth's salt and freshwater bodies. Known as the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission, it will gauge water levels in lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and oceans. As the impacts of climate change expedite alterations in the water cycle, certain regions globally will confront inundation, while others will grapple with water scarcity. SWOT's data will play a pivotal role in enhancing flood prediction capabilities and monitoring drought conditions, offering vital insights to water management organizations, civil engineers, academic institutions, the U.S. Department of Defense, disaster readiness entities, and other stakeholders responsible for monitoring water dynamics in their respective areas. The video presentation features instances of SWOT data utilization in these communities, as elucidated by a representative from the National Weather Service in Oregon, an engineer from the Alaska Department of Transportation, researchers affiliated with the University of Oregon and University of North Carolina, a scientist from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory collaborating with the Department of Defense, and a JPL scientist cooperating with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Agency. The timeline covered includes: 0:30 - Flood Watches & Warnings - Portland, Oregon 1:08 - Water Management - Fern Ridge Lake, Oregon 2:05 - Safeguarding Infrastructure - Alaska 2:54 - National Security - Department of Defense 3:24 - Coastal Preservation - Mississippi River Delta SWOT's scheduled launch is set to take place from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, with the anticipated date being December 2022. This undertaking is a collaborative effort between NASA and CNES, with contributions from the Canadian Space Agency and UK Space Agency. The U.S. component of the project is spearheaded by JPL, overseen by Caltech in Pasadena, California, on behalf of NASA. Image Attribution: NASA/JPL-Caltech/CNES/Thales Alenia Space Credits for Video and Music: NASA Official Website