Space Contents Archive

Beautiful picture of Jupiter

Recognizing that climate change is an urgent global challenge, we've formed a strategic partnership with @ESA to observe Earth and its changing environment. Together we're leading and supporting a global response, with combined efforts in Earth science: https://t.co/vg7MxAfst5 https://t.co/oRotsuG5YW

Ever heard of a “flocculent” galaxy? You’re looking at one. This #HubbleClassic view shows the galaxy NGC 3521, which is classified as a flocculent spiral galaxy because it doesn’t have clearly defined arms, leading to a soft, woolly appearance: https://t.co/yGr3xipnuh https://t.co/vpANXqStuN

Welcome aboard #Unity22, Virgin Galactic's first fully-crewed test flight. Watch the historic moment through the eyes of our mission specialists. https://t.co/DEwbBkgJYl

The station will receive a new Russian science module on July 29 after the Pirs docking compartment departs on July 23. https://t.co/5VtPVKNMUW

Scientists have found evidence of a rare, gargantuan stellar explosion, dating to the earliest days of the universe — less than a billion years after the Big Bang. Known as a "magneto-rotational hypernova," this ancient explosion was roughly 10 times brighter than a supernova.

Dark stars: The first stars in the universe https://t.co/e8i4UlioLJ https://t.co/MW9GZ10eWk

Inverted Andromeda Galaxy

On July 21, a new Russian science module named Nauka will launch to the @Space_Station, followed by the July 23 undocking of the Russian Pirs module, and the docking of Nauka on July 29. How to watch: https://t.co/7cHxMz7IoW https://t.co/fJlP1a25ma

NASA completed a formal review to assess all operations related to Hubble’s possible switch to backup hardware, which may occur later this week. Investigation into the cause of the payload computer issue is ongoing. https://t.co/SJWR97RZuS

50 years ago in @NASAhistory, the Apollo 15 crew was just two weeks out from their launch to the Moon. Engineers at @NASAKennedy conducted a two-part Countdown Demonstration Test. They tested a rocket with fuel and no crew, and one with crew and no fuel. https://t.co/eCp0nWF8r8 https://t.co/uh2L8TAdLm

Maybe off topic but my sis made this for me Saturn V post card

Tomorrow (July 14) NASA Administrator @SenBillNelson, author @JeffShesol, and Acting NASA Chief Historian Brian Odom will discuss John Glenn's life and legacy. This @NASAglenn and @NASAhistory event will be streamed live at noon ET on Twitter, Facebook, and NASA TV. Join us! https://t.co/45OhezEVUu

'The Mandalorian' receives 24 Emmy nominations, including Best Drama Series https://t.co/YTwdOJAVdR https://t.co/0jIcsMbCP1

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt is seen next to a large boulder on the lunar surface during the Apollo 17 mission. The photograph was taken by fellow crew member Eugene Cernan. These were the last two men to step foot on the moon. (1972)