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This black and white image shows the Moon’s gray, cratered surface against the backdrop of space. The prominent crater is Pythagoras, an impact crater about 80 miles in diameter, seen from 75,000 miles away during the Galileo flyby.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
This black and white image shows the Moon’s gray, cratered surface against the backdrop of space. The prominent crater is Pythagoras, an impact crater about 80 miles in diameter, seen from 75,000 miles away during the Galileo flyby.
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Credit: #NASAJPL
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Galileo’s discoveries include the detection of a saltwater ocean beneath Europa’s icy surface, reshaping our understanding of potential extraterrestrial life. The orbiter plunged into Jupiter’s atmosphere in 2003 to avoid an impact with Europa.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Galileo’s discoveries include the detection of a saltwater ocean beneath Europa’s icy surface, reshaping our understanding of potential extraterrestrial life. The orbiter plunged into Jupiter’s atmosphere in 2003 to avoid an impact with Europa.
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The Galileo mission not only flew by the Moon but also became the first spacecraft to visit an asteroid. It provided the only direct observations of a comet colliding with a planet and captured Venus’ infrared images.
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#Spacecraft #Galileo #Jupiter #Asteroids
January 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The Galileo mission not only flew by the Moon but also became the first spacecraft to visit an asteroid. It provided the only direct observations of a comet colliding with a planet and captured Venus’ infrared images.
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Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona. This image was captured on Dec. 25, 2016, by the HiRISE camera, showing dusty water ice lining the edges of Martian gullies. Such findings drive exploration on Mars for possible life-supporting environments.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona. This image was captured on Dec. 25, 2016, by the HiRISE camera, showing dusty water ice lining the edges of Martian gullies. Such findings drive exploration on Mars for possible life-supporting environments.
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The blue at the bottom of Martian gullies, seen in this enhanced image, is likely coarse sand, not ice. HiRISE on the MRO can detect this color through far-infrared wavelengths, helping scientists study Mars in greater detail.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The blue at the bottom of Martian gullies, seen in this enhanced image, is likely coarse sand, not ice. HiRISE on the MRO can detect this color through far-infrared wavelengths, helping scientists study Mars in greater detail.
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This image from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows dusty water ice along Martian gullies. The enhanced-color image shows possible locations where meltwater may be present, opening the door for further scientific exploration.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
This image from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows dusty water ice along Martian gullies. The enhanced-color image shows possible locations where meltwater may be present, opening the door for further scientific exploration.
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Researchers believe the most likely places to find shallow Martian meltwater could be prime spots for future human and robotic missions. These areas may offer key insights into potential life on Mars.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Researchers believe the most likely places to find shallow Martian meltwater could be prime spots for future human and robotic missions. These areas may offer key insights into potential life on Mars.
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#MarsExploration #LifeOnMars #NASA #SpaceResearch
NASA’s study suggests that beneath the ice on Mars, shallow pools of meltwater could harbor life. Just like on Earth, these pools could be home to algae, fungi, and microscopic cyanobacteria, all fueled by photosynthesis.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
NASA’s study suggests that beneath the ice on Mars, shallow pools of meltwater could harbor life. Just like on Earth, these pools could be home to algae, fungi, and microscopic cyanobacteria, all fueled by photosynthesis.
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Astronaut Christina Koch smiles at the camera through the open door of a model of the Orion spacecraft. She’s ready for the mission, testing the reliability of the hatch mechanism.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Astronaut Christina Koch smiles at the camera through the open door of a model of the Orion spacecraft. She’s ready for the mission, testing the reliability of the hatch mechanism.
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During Artemis II, the crew won’t operate the hatch. #NASAKennedy team will help crew enter Orion at the launch pad, closing the hatch behind them. After splashdown, recovery teams will open the hatch for safe exit.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
During Artemis II, the crew won’t operate the hatch. #NASAKennedy team will help crew enter Orion at the launch pad, closing the hatch behind them. After splashdown, recovery teams will open the hatch for safe exit.
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#ArtemisII #Orion #NASA #SpaceMission
The side hatch of the Orion module can be opened manually or in emergencies, using pyrotechnic devices that instantly release latch pins for quick access. Safety and quick operation are key for Artemis II.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The side hatch of the Orion module can be opened manually or in emergencies, using pyrotechnic devices that instantly release latch pins for quick access. Safety and quick operation are key for Artemis II.
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Astronauts practiced opening and closing the Orion crew module side hatch model to test its reliability and durability. This training is vital for their 10-day mission around the Moon during Artemis II.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Astronauts practiced opening and closing the Orion crew module side hatch model to test its reliability and durability. This training is vital for their 10-day mission around the Moon during Artemis II.
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A close-up of the Artemis II core stage and Spider hardware shows the details of the mating process. These operations are essential for the upcoming Artemis II mission.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
A close-up of the Artemis II core stage and Spider hardware shows the details of the mating process. These operations are essential for the upcoming Artemis II mission.
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#KennedySpaceCenter #SpaceInnovation #RocketScience #Launch
An aerial view shows the teams moving the Spider and Transportation Integration Fixture to the Artemis II core stage for mating. This operation is key to ensuring successful mission assembly.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
An aerial view shows the teams moving the Spider and Transportation Integration Fixture to the Artemis II core stage for mating. This operation is key to ensuring successful mission assembly.
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The Spider, held by the Transportation Integration Fixture, is moved toward the Artemis II core stage on a self-propelled modular transporter. This is a crucial step in the mating operations for the mission.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The Spider, held by the Transportation Integration Fixture, is moved toward the Artemis II core stage on a self-propelled modular transporter. This is a crucial step in the mating operations for the mission.
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Orion spacecraft is being tested in deep space conditions at Kennedy Space Center to ensure it’s ready for Artemis II. This test is key for the upcoming mission to orbit the Moon and back.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Orion spacecraft is being tested in deep space conditions at Kennedy Space Center to ensure it’s ready for Artemis II. This test is key for the upcoming mission to orbit the Moon and back.
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Orion is inside the altitude chamber at Kennedy Space Center, simulating deep space conditions. These tests validate spacecraft systems for the upcoming Artemis II mission.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Orion is inside the altitude chamber at Kennedy Space Center, simulating deep space conditions. These tests validate spacecraft systems for the upcoming Artemis II mission.
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NASA’s Orion spacecraft is undergoing vacuum tests at Kennedy Space Center to ensure readiness for deep space. Artemis II will be a new chapter in space travel as astronauts orbit the Moon before returning to Earth.
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#MoonMission #DeepSpace #OrionSpacecraft #NASA
January 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
NASA’s Orion spacecraft is undergoing vacuum tests at Kennedy Space Center to ensure readiness for deep space. Artemis II will be a new chapter in space travel as astronauts orbit the Moon before returning to Earth.
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#MoonMission #DeepSpace #OrionSpacecraft #NASA