How Do Planets Get Their Names? We Asked a NASA Expert
How do planets get their names? With the exception of Earth, the planets in our solar system were named after Greek or Roman gods. Today, the job of naming things in space falls to the The International Astronomical Union, the internationally recognized authority for naming celestial bodies and their surface features. NASA scientist Dr. Henry Throop explains more.
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This Week at NASA
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This week, a cargo spacecraft loaded with science and snacks arrived at the International Space Station, Moon rocket hardware is on the move for #Artemis, and our Psyche spacecraft tested its "wings" for launch.
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Celebrating the Webb Space Telescope’s First Year of Science on This Week
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This week at NASA, we set plans to test a remotely operated humanoid robot, unveiled fully electric vehicles that will carry #Artemis astronauts to the launch pad, and celebrated one year of science with NASA's James Webb Space Telescope! Learn more at nasa.gov/webb.
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