Ocean Color Countdown with PACE Mission | NASA Earth Observatory

Ocean Color Countdown with PACE Mission | NASA Earth Observatory

The color of our oceans, lakes and rivers can tell us a lot about what's going on just beneath the surface. With the new hyperspectral capabilities of the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission, we will know more about the health of aquatic ecosystems and those impacts on human health and climate studies. We explore just five different ocean colors around the globe and find out what those colors tell us.

Learn more about NASA's PACE Earth Mission: 

https://pace.gsfc.nasa.gov

Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)

Ryan Fitzgibbons (eMITS/AMA):

Lead Producer

Lead Writer

Lead Animator

Lead Editor

Narrator 

Ivona Cetinić (Morgan State University):

Lead Scientist

Lead Writer

Gregory Shirah (GSFC):

Lead Visualizer

Walt Feimer (GSFC):

Lead Animator

Duration: 5 minutes, 52 seconds

Release Date: Feb. 2, 2024

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NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) Spacecraft | NASA Earth

NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) Spacecraft | NASA Earth

NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft encapsulated inside SpaceX’s Falcon 9 payload fairings is transported from the Astrotech Space Operations Facility near the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, to be mated with a SpaceX Falcon 9 in preparation for liftoff set for no earlier than 1:33 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

PACE is NASA’s newest earth-observing satellite that will help increase our understanding of Earth’s oceans, atmosphere, and climate by delivering hyperspectral observations of microscopic marine organisms called phytoplankton as well new data on clouds and aerosols.

Learn more about NASA's PACE Earth Mission: 

https://pace.gsfc.nasa.gov

Image Credit: NASA/Ben Smegelsky

Image Date: Feb. 2, 2024

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A Cargo Resupply Mission to the International Space Station | This Week @NASA

A Cargo Resupply Mission to the International Space Station | This Week @NASA

Week of February 2, 2024: A commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station, preparing to make a delivery to the Moon, and monitoring our changing Earth from space . . . a few of the stories to tell you about—This Week at NASA!

Credit: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Video Producer & Editor: Andre Valentine

Narrator: Emanuel Cooper

Release Date: Feb. 3, 2024

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Ax-3 Astronaut Marcus Wendt | Muninn Mission Highlights | ESA

Ax-3 Astronaut Marcus Wendt | Muninn Mission Highlights | ESA

European Space Agency (ESA) project astronaut Marcus Wandt of Sweden in ESA’s Columbus module during his Muninn mission to the International Space Station.

Marcus Wandt in Columbus

ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt wears a cap with sensors to record his brain activity during a session of the Orbital Architecture experiment in ESA’s Cupola module.

ESA project astronaut and Axiom Mission 3 Mission Specialist Marcus Wandt performs a technology demonstration called Surface Avatar. The experiment involved Marcus teleoperating robots on Earth from the International Space Station.

Two Scandinavian astronauts are living and working together in space for the first time in the history of spaceflight. Andreas Mogensen from Denmark (left) and Marcus Wandt (right) from Sweden are sharing the space home to boost European science and technology.

ESA’s Columbus module on the International Space Station. The Danish and Swedish flags are in the background, representing the nationalities of Andreas Mogensen (Denmark) and Marcus Wandt (Sweden).

ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt's first mission to space, Muninn, takes its name from Norse mythology and the two raven accomplices of the god Odin—Muninn and Huginn. Together, the two symbolize the human mind. Huginn is the name of ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen’s Space Station mission.

According to the myth, the ravens serve as messengers and advisors to their god, sharing all they see and hear. Muninn comes from the Old Norse word munr, that can be translated as passion and emotion, linking to Marcus’s enthusiasm for spaceflight.

European Space Agency (ESA) project astronaut Marcus Wandt of Sweden took off on January 18, 2024, as part of the Axiom-3 crew for a 14-day mission to the International Space Station. The four Ax-3 astronauts are now preparing for their departure from the station aboard the SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft for no earlier than Saturday morning, Feb. 3, 2024. Mission managers from Axiom Space, SpaceX, and NASA are monitoring weather conditions at the splashdown site off the coast of Florida before making a final undocking decision.

Follow Marcus’s journey on the Muninn website: 

https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/muninn

Marcus Wandt - Ax-3 Mission Specialist

Marcus' Biography: 

https://www.axiomspace.com/astronaut/marcus-wandt

Learn more about the Ax-3 Mission here:

https://www.axiomspace.com

An international partnership of space agencies provides and operates the elements of the International Space Station (ISS). The principals are the space agencies of the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, and Canada. The ISS has been the most politically complex space exploration program ever undertaken.

Image Credit: Axiom Space/M. López Alegría/ESA/NASA-A. Mogensen/M. Wandt

Release Dates: Jan. 20, 2024

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New Mars Images: January 2024 | NASA Mars Curiosity & Perseverance Rovers

New Mars Images: January 2024 | NASA Mars Curiosity & Perseverance Rovers

Mars 2020 - sol 1047

Mars 2020 - sol 1046

MSL - sol 4083

MSL - sol 4082

MSL - sol 4083

MSL - sol 4080

MSL - sol 4073

MSL - sol 4073

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Celebrating 11+ Years on Mars (2012-2024)

Mission Name: Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)

Rover Name: Curiosity

Main Job: To determine if Mars was ever habitable to microbial life. 

Launch: Nov. 6, 2011

Landing Date: Aug. 5, 2012, Gale Crater, Mars

Celebrating 2+ Years on Mars

Mission Name: Mars 2020

Rover Name: Perseverance

Main Job: Seek signs of ancient life and collect samples of rock and regolith (broken rock and soil) for return to Earth.

Launch: July 30, 2020    

Landing: Feb. 18, 2021, Jezero Crater, Mars

For more information on NASA's Mars missions, visit: mars.nasa.gov

Image Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS

Processing: Kevin M. Gill

Image Release Dates: Jan. 22-Feb. 1, 2024

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Expedition 70 Axiom Mission 3 International Space Station Farewell Remarks | NASA

Expedition 70 Axiom Mission 3 International Space Station Farewell Remarks | NASA

Aboard the International Space Station, Axiom Mission-3 crewmembers Michael López-Alegría, Walter Villadei, Alper Gezeravcı, and Marcus Wandt provided farewell remarks February 2, 2024, ahead of their scheduled undocking from the space station February 3. The crew has been living and working on the International Space Station since January 20 following a launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on January 18. Axiom Mission-3 is the third private astronaut mission to the space station. 

Learn more about Ax-3 at:

https://axiomspace.com/ax3

For more information about Axiom Space, visit: 

www.axiomspace.com

An international partnership of space agencies provides and operates the elements of the International Space Station (ISS). The principals are the space agencies of the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, and Canada. The ISS has been the most politically complex space exploration program ever undertaken.

Video Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC)

Duration: 9 minutes

Release Date: Feb. 2, 2024

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NASA's Space to Ground: "Capture" | Week of Feb. 2, 2024

NASA's Space to Ground: "Capture" | Week of Feb. 2, 2024

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what is happening aboard the International Space Station. As part of NASA’s commercial resupply services, Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo craft arrived at the International Space Station today packed with science and supplies for the Expedition 70 crew. The seven orbital outpost residents now turn their attention to the departure of four Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) visitors. 

Cygnus was captured with the Canadarm2 robotic arm controlled by NASA Flight Engineer Loral O’Hara at 4:59 a.m. EST on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. Shortly afterward, mission controllers on the ground took over control of the Canadarm2 and installed Cygnus to the Unity module’s Earth-facing port at 7:14 a.m. 

The four Ax-3 astronauts prepare for their departure from the station aboard the SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft for no earlier than Saturday morning, Feb. 3, 2024. Mission managers from Axiom Space, SpaceX, and NASA are monitoring weather conditions at the splashdown site off the coast of Florida before making a final undocking decision.

Learn more about the important research being operated on Station:

https://www.nasa.gov/iss-science 

For more information about STEM on Station:

https://www.nasa.gov/stemonstation

Video Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC)

Duration: 3 minutes, 18 seconds

Release Date: Feb. 2, 2024

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NASA's "Espacio a Tierra" | Más fuertes juntos: 26 de enero de 2024

NASA's "Espacio a Tierra" | Más fuertes juntos: 26 de enero de 2024

Espacio a Tierra, la versión en español de las cápsulas Space to Ground de la NASA, te informa semanalmente de lo que está sucediendo en la Estación Espacial Internacional.

Aprende más sobre la ciencia a bordo de la estación espacial:

https://www.nasa.gov/international-space-station/space-station-research-and-technology/ciencia-en-la-estacion/

Ciencia de la NASA: https://ciencia.nasa.gov

Para obtener más información sobre la ciencia de la NASA, suscríbete al boletín semanal: https://www.nasa.gov/suscribete

Video Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC)

Duration: 4 minutes

Release Date: Feb. 1, 2024

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What's Up for February 2024 | Skywatching Tips from NASA | JPL

What's Up for February 2024 | Skywatching Tips from NASA | JPL

Here are examples of skywatching highlights for February 2024 (Northern Hemisphere):

Venus begins its exit from the morning sky, as Mars makes its comeback. Plus, now through May is a good time to observe spiral galaxy M81.

0:00 Intro 

0:13 Moon & planet highlights

1:45 Observing spiral galaxy M81

4:01 February Moon phases

Video Credit: NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)

Duration: 4 minutes, 24 seconds

Release Date: Feb. 1, 2024

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Tonight’s Sky: February 2024 (Northern Hemisphere)

Tonight’s Sky: February 2024 (Northern Hemisphere)

In February 2024, the Winter Triangle is your guide to the night sky: The northern hemisphere is treated to views of the stars Procyon, Sirius, and Betelgeuse. Keep watching for the awe-inspiring space-based views of the Orion Nebula, which is sculpted by the stellar winds of central bright stars.

“Tonight’s Sky” is a monthly video of constellations you can observe in the night sky. The series is produced by the Space Telescope Science Institute, home of science operations for the Hubble Space Telescope, in partnership with NASA’s Universe of Learning. 

This video was produced by the Space Telescope Science Institute, working in partnership with Caltech/IPAC, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, and Sonoma State University. 

Video Credit: Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)

Duration: 5 minutes, 32 seconds

Release Date: Jan. 28, 2024

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NASA to Study Effects of Radio Noise on Lunar Science | NASA Goddard

NASA to Study Effects of Radio Noise on Lunar Science | NASA Goddard

In February 2024, Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 Mission will launch to the Moon’s South Pole as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative (CLPS). Among the NASA provided payloads will be an instrument called the Radio wave Observation at the Lunar Surface of the photo-Electron Sheath (ROLSES) designed to observe the Moon’s surface environment in radio frequencies, to determine how natural and human-generated activity near the surface interacts with and could interfere with science conducted there.

Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 Mission

https://www.intuitivemachines.com/im-1

Learn more about CLPS:

https://www.nasa.gov/content/commercial-lunar-payload-services

Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)/Scientific Visualization Studio

James Tralie (ADNET Systems, Inc.): Lead Producer

Natchimuthuk Gopalswamy (NASA/GSFC): Scientist

Duration: 1 minute, 34 seconds

Release Date: Feb. 1, 2024

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Window to the World in 360° | ESA Muninn Mission | International Space Station

Window to the World in 360° | ESA Muninn Mission | International Space Station

Join European Space Agency (ESA) project astronaut Marcus Wandt inside the seven-windowed cupola, the International Space Station's "window to the world". Pan around in this 360 degree video to enjoy the view.

The European Space Agency-built Cupola is the favorite place of many astronauts on the International Space Station. It serves not only as a unique photo spot, but also for observing robotic activities, arriving spacecraft and spacewalks.

Marcus was launched to the International Space Station on a SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft as part of Axiom Mission 3 on January 18, 2024. His two-week mission on board is known as Muninn.

Follow Marcus’s journey on the Muninn website: 

https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/muninn

Marcus Wandt - Ax-3 Mission Specialist

Marcus' Biography: 

https://www.axiomspace.com/astronaut/marcus-wandt

Learn more about the Ax-3 Mission here:

https://www.axiomspace.com

An international partnership of space agencies provides and operates the elements of the International Space Station (ISS). The principals are the space agencies of the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, and Canada. The ISS has been the most politically complex space exploration program ever undertaken.

Video Credit: European Space Agency (ESA)

Duration: 36 seconds

Release Date: Feb. 1, 2024

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Lenticularis Cloud over High Tatra Mountains of Slovakia | Earth Science

Lenticularis Cloud over High Tatra Mountains of Slovakia | Earth Science

Photographer Vicktor Belicak: "This beautiful and mesmerizing lenticular cloud display formed over the High Tatra Mountains of Slovakia on December 17, 2023. It began to take shape in the early afternoon and remained in place until nightfall. Near sunset, when the above photo was captured, the lingering Sun's reddened rays further enhanced the majesty of these stacked clouds—a once in a lifetime experience." 

Lenticulars are formed when strong winds blow across complex terrain, causing the water vapor in the air mass to alternately compress, then decompress, and thus condense into shapes which roughly mirror the terrain beneath. They are also near-certain indicators of turbulence.

Technical Details: Nikon D850 camera; 28mm lens/focal length; ISO: 200; f 4.35; 00.10 exposure time.

Image Credit: Vicktor Belicak   

Location: Zdiar, Slovakia Coordinates: 49.2713, 20.2734

Caption Credit: Vicktor Belicak   

Release Date: Jan. 26, 2024

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The Most Extreme Flights of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter | NASA/JPL

The Most Extreme Flights of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter | NASA/JPL

Mars Report: NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter pushed aerodynamic limits during the final months of its mission, setting new records for speed, distance, and altitude. Hear from Ingenuity chief engineer Travis Brown on how the data the team collected could eventually be used in future rotorcraft designs. 

Ingenuity was originally designed to make up to five flights—but completed 72 before sustaining rotor-blade damage that rendered it unable to fly. NASA announced the end of the helicopter’s mission on Jan. 25, 2024. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California built and manages operations for Ingenuity and the Perseverance Mars rover.

For more information on Ingenuity, go to: mars.nasa.gov/ingenuity 

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS

Duration: 2 minutes

Release Date: Jan. 31, 2024

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Bushfires in Northern Australia: A 2023 Landsat Timelapse | USGS

Bushfires in Northern Australia: A 2023 Landsat Timelapse | USGS

The bushfire season in northern Australia generally runs from May to October. The year 2023 was an especially intense year in the north. Select infrared imagery from the Landsat archive was used here to produce a rolling mosaic timelapse of the landscape in eight day segments. Each new segment of imagery reveals fresh burn scars, increasing in size and frequency in October and November. Dry winters, fuel load, and rising temperatures all play a role in the Australian bushfire season. Landsat imagery helps communities in Australia plan for fires and work to restore habitat.

Lear more about the Landsat Missions:

https://www.usgs.gov/landsat-missions

Landsat Data Access

https://earthexplorer.usgs.gov/

Credit: United States Geological Survey (USGS)

Duration: 50 seconds

Release Date: Jan. 31, 2024

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Sierra Space's Dream Chaser Spaceplane at NASA's Armstrong Test Facility in Ohio

Sierra Space's Dream Chaser Spaceplane at NASA's Armstrong Test Facility in Ohio

The stage is set for the reveal of Dream Chaser in full launch configuration atop the world's largest vibration table at NASA's Armstrong Test Facility at Glenn Research Center in Ohio. More to come.

Learn more about Dream Chaser: 

https://www.sierraspace.com/space-transportation/dream-chaser-spaceplane/

Sierra Space: https://www.sierraspace.com

Credit: Sierra Space

Duration: 22 seconds

Release Date: Jan. 31, 2024

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