Hubble Captures a Captivating Spiral

This image shows the spiral galaxy NGC 5037, in the constellation of Virgo. via NASA https://ift.tt/3yN6BDJ

Magnetized Threads Weave Spectacular Galactic Tapestry

Threads of superheated gas and magnetic fields are weaving a tapestry of energy at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. A new image of this new cosmic masterpiece was made using a giant mosaic of data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa. via NASA https://ift.tt/3usYTLB

Squids and Other Research Heading to the Station. Yes, Squids!

In just over a week, these tiny squids will head to space along with many other scientific experiments aboard SpaceX’s 22nd cargo resupply mission to the station. via NASA https://ift.tt/3fGmRxu

Mars Perseverance Surface Operations Manager Pauline Hwang

Pauline Hwang is currently the Strategic Mission Manager for Mars 2020 Surface Operations. via NASA https://ift.tt/3yBi88V

SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured shortly before undocking from the International Space Station's Harmony module. via NASA https://ift.tt/3fHCPYb

Firing Up the RS-25 Engine Test for Future Artemis Moon Missions

NASA conducted its fourth RS-25 single-engine hot fire test of the year on May 20, 2021, a continuation of its seven-part test series. via NASA https://ift.tt/3v7P072

Astronaut Mark Vande Hei Gets His Eyes Checked on Station

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei gets detailed views of his retina as part of regularly scheduled eye checks on the station. via NASA https://ift.tt/3oD15P9

Taking to the Air and Sea to Study Ocean Eddies

The Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment (S-MODE) mission team hopes to learn more about small-scale movements of ocean water such as eddies. via NASA https://ift.tt/3fsEQHD

Studying Urban Air Traffic

Flight Research Inc.’s Bell OH-58C Kiowa helicopter hovers over a helipad after completing an urban air mobility approach at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center. via NASA https://ift.tt/3eQrBBt

Hubble Spots a Cosmic Cloud’s Silver Lining

This image taken with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope showcases the emission nebula NGC 2313. via NASA https://ift.tt/3uMGWsp

A View of NASA’s X-59 Engine Inlet

NASA’s X-59 requires the use of creative and strategic supersonic technologies to control and soften the jarring sound as the aircraft flies faster than the speed of sound. via NASA https://ift.tt/3hm0hN9

Systems Engineer Allen Chen

Perseverance entry, descent, and landing lead Allen Chen, gives remarks during a NASA Perseverance rover mission landing update. via NASA https://ift.tt/3y3tqCx

OSIRIS-REx Bids Farewell to Asteroid Bennu

OSIRIS-REx bids farewell to Asteroid Bennu and begins its long journey home. via NASA https://ift.tt/3uHx3fp

Looking at Stars in the Early Universe

This June 2020 image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows the galaxy cluster MACS J0416. via NASA https://ift.tt/2RHEF33

Hubble Gazes at a Cluster Full of Cosmic Clues

This detailed image features Abell 3827, a galaxy cluster that offers a wealth of exciting possibilities for study. via NASA https://ift.tt/3vS6pjY

Hey Ricky: It's Teacher Appreciation Week!

Astronaut and teacher Ricky Arnold is shown on his first spacewalk as a crewmember on STS-119. via NASA https://ift.tt/3b80r6H

President Kennedy Awards Alan Shepard NASA's Distinguished Service Medal

A U.S. Marine helicopter recovery team hoists astronaut Alan Shepard from his Mercury spacecraft after a successful flight and splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean. via NASA https://ift.tt/3toduXY

Discovering Circumbinary Star Systems

When the the first Star Wars movie was released in 1977, it featured the now-iconic two-sun, “circumbinary” planet Tatooine. via NASA https://ift.tt/2PMdV0y

Alan Shepard Completes His Mission

On May 5, 1961, NASA astronaut Alan Shepard piloted his Freedom 7 Mercury capsule in a 15-minute suborbital flight, becoming America's first astronaut. In this image, he is shown being hoisted aboard a U.S. Marine helicopter after splashdown. The flight carried him to an altitude of 116 statute miles. via NASA https://ift.tt/2QJdhla

Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Operations Lead Swati Mohan

Swati Mohan is currently the Mars 2020 Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Operations Lead, at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. via NASA https://ift.tt/33abAj7