This view of Jupiter’s icy moon Europa was captured by the JunoCam imager aboard NASA’s Juno spacecraft during the mission’s close flyby on September 29,…
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NASA’s Mars Odyssey spacecraft passes above Mars’ south pole in this artist’s concept illustration. The spacecraft has been orbiting Mars since October 24, 2001. Credit:…
This computer-generated 3D model of Venus’ surface shows the summit of Maat Mons, the volcano that is exhibiting signs of activity. A new study found…
Artist’s concept of the Mars Pathfinder mission, including the Carl Sagan Memorial Science Station and the six-wheeled rover, Sojourner. Credit: NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory-Caltech It started…
Sand dunes of many shapes and sizes are common on Mars. In this example, the dunes are almost perfectly circular, which is unusual. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University…
Image of the dwarf planet Ceres based on observations by NASA’s Dawn Spacecraft. This month dwarf planet Ceres is at its brightest, which means you…
This illustration of early Earth includes liquid water as well as magma seeping from the planet’s core due to a large impact. Scientists at NASA…
This illustration of the large Quetzalpetlatl Corona located in Venus’ southern hemisphere depicts active volcanism and a subduction zone, where the foreground crust plunges into…
Wavelengths of light from three space observatories are overlapped to provide this unique view of the Sun. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/JAXA Some of the hottest spots in…
NASA’s Deep Space Network tracked one of the most elongated asteroids ever imaged by planetary radar. This is an artist’s illustration. See the image below…
Looking Back at Perseverance’s Second Science Campaign: This image of the floor of Jezero Crater was taken by one of the Navcam imagers aboard NASA’s…
Illustration of the Voyager spacecraft overlaid on a picture of Neptune that was taken by Voyager 2 less than five days before the probe’s closest…
Curiosity’s 360-Degree View of ‘Marker Band Valley’: NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover used its Mastcam to capture this 360-degree panorama of “Marker Band Valley” on Dec.…
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured this image of rhythmic rock layers with a repeating pattern of spacing and thickness. The pattern might have been caused…
An asteroid roughly the size of Rome’s Colosseum — between 300 to 650 feet (100 to 200 meters) in length — has been detected by…
Elnath, which is also known as Beta Tauri, is the second-brightest star in the constellation of Taurus. Credit: WikiSky What are some skywatching highlights in…
Perseverance’s Three Forks Sample Depot Selfie: NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover took a selfie with several of the 10 sample tubes it deposited at a sample…
This image of Mariner 4 superimposed on an image of Mars was used to advertise the Mariner 4 mission. Credit: NASA Other than Earth, no…
Illustration of the Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm), which will significantly improve the utility of robotic arms for lunar landers. Credit: NASA, JPL-Caltech Future…
An artist’s concept of NASA’s Ranger spacecraft approaching the Moon. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech After the establishment of NASAEstablished in 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration…