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Shane Kimbrough Helps Install Solar Array on Space Station

NASA Expedition 65 astronaut Shane Kimbrough is pictured during the Friday, June 18, 2021, spacewalk.

Galveston from Space

On Monday, June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Texas learned of their freedom. That day of liberation became known as Juneteenth.

New Research Studies Turbulence

In a series of flights between June 1-6, 2021, Stratodynamics Inc. launched its HiDRON stratospheric glider from a high-altitude balloon to study turbulence.

A Purposeful Passenger Prepares for Mission Aboard Orion Spacecraft

When NASA’s Orion spacecraft launches around the Moon later this year, a suited manikin will be its passenger.

Artemis I Space Launch System Core Stage Lift and Mate

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and contractor Jacobs lower the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage – the largest part of the rocket – onto the mobile launcher.

Flag Day 2021: Saluting the U.S. Flag

June 14 of each year is celebrated as Flag Day in the U.S.

Earth's Atmospheric Glow and Star Trails

The beauty of our home planet is shown in this long exposure photograph, taken from the International Space Station.

A Partial Solar Eclipse

A partial solar eclipse is seen as the Sun rises behind the United States Capitol Building, Thursday, June 10, 2021, as seen from Arlington, Virginia.

Galactic Goulash

One definition for goulash, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is mixture of heterogeneous elements, jumble. This 2017 image of Arp 299 is just that.

Earth Is a Water World

In this view from aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour, a pair of the International Space Station's main solar seemingly arrays drape across the Earth's horizon.

Researching Immune Response on the Space Station

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei works on an investigation of how gravity affects immune response.

Detecting X-Rays From Uranus

Astronomers have detected X-rays from Uranus for the first time, using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, as shown in this image from March 2021.

Administrator Bill Nelson Gives His First State of NASA Address

​NASA Administrator Bill Nelson talks to the agency’s workforce during his first State of NASA event Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Andres Almeida, NASA Digital Strategist

When NASA digital strategist Andres Almeida joined Twitter in 2009, one of the first accounts he followed was NASA.

Accretion Disk of Black Hole Glows in New Simulation

This visualization of supercomputer data shows the X-ray glow of the inner accretion disc of a black hole.

Digital Content Strategist Andres Almeida

"I thought to myself, ‘well, that vehicle took off in not-so-ideal conditions. Things aren’t impossible.’ That’s what led me to pursue this career at NASA.”

Hubble Captures a Captivating Spiral

This image shows the spiral galaxy NGC 5037, in the constellation of Virgo.

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 radi

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.

Mars Perseverance Surface Operations Manager Pauline Hwang

Pauline Hwang is currently the Strategic Mission Manager for Mars 2020 Surface Operations.

SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured shortly before undocking from the International Space Station's Harmony module.

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.

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.

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.

Atmospheric Scientist Jie Gong

As an atmospheric scientist, Jie Gong explores ice clouds and other frozen precipitation like snow.

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.

Hubble Spots a Cosmic Cloud’s Silver Lining

This image taken with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope showcases the emission nebula NGC 2313.

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.

Systems Engineer Allen Chen

Perseverance entry, descent, and landing lead Allen Chen, gives remarks during a NASA Perseverance rover mission landing update.

OSIRIS-REx Bids Farewell to Asteroid Bennu

OSIRIS-REx bids farewell to Asteroid Bennu and begins its long journey home.

Looking at Stars in the Early Universe

This June 2020 image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows the galaxy cluster MACS J0416.

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.

Hey Ricky: It's Teacher Appreciation Week!

Astronaut and teacher Ricky Arnold is shown on his first spacewalk as a crewmember on STS-119.

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.

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 carri

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.

Hubble Views a Dazzling Cosmic Necklace

The interaction of two doomed stars has created this spectacular ring adorned with bright clumps of gas ­– a diamond necklace of cosmic proportions.

Space Launch System Core Stage Arrives at the Kennedy Space Center

After its journey from NASA’s Stennis Space Center aboard the Pegasus barge, the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket arrived at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center on April 27, 2021.

Constant Gardening on the Space Station

Astronauts on the space station recently enjoyed a fresh supply of leafy greens, thanks in large part to the efforts of astronaut Michael Hopkins.
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