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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.

A View of SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour Approaching the Station

This image from April 24, 2021, shows the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour as it approached the International Space Station.

How Stars Explode

Scientists have found fragments of titanium blasting out of a famous supernova.

SpaceX Crew-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft is seen to the right of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington as it is launches the Crew-2 mission.

There's No Place Like Home

​Sunset at Gobabeb, Namibia.

The Places We Call Home

In this image that astronaut Scott Kelly posted to Twitter on Aug. 9, 2015 during his #YearInSpace captures all the the places humans dwell.

SpaceX Crew-2 Dress Rehearsal

Crew-2 are seen as they prepare to depart for Launch Complex 39A during a dress rehearsal on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

Almost Every Galaxy Has One – A Black Hole, That Is

Spectacular jets are powered by the gravitational energy of a supermassive black hole in the core of the elliptical galaxy Hercules A.

Tokyo at Night

The night lights of Tokyo, Japan, are pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 261 miles above the island nation.

Sometimes Black Holes Are Prettier in Pink

This image, taken by the Chandra X-Ray Observatory in 2012, shows an extraordinary outburst from a black hole.

Photographing a Black Hole

In April 2019, ablack hole and its shadow were captured in an image for the first time.

STS-1 Takes Flight

When space shuttle Columbia took to the skies, a new era of spaceflight took wing.

Celebrating Mary W. Jackson's 100th Birthday

Mary W. Jackson (second from left) seen in 1984 Student Symposium at Langley Research Center.

Blue Dunes on the Red Planet

A sea of dark dunes, sculpted by the wind into long lines, surrounds Mars' northern polar cap and covers an area as big as Texas.

Researching the Environment and COVID-19

Today is World Health Day and we're funding studies to determine whether environmental factors influence the spread of the virus.
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