Space Contents Archive

Series of images on a comet, courtesy of Rosetta Probe.

E269-58 in Centaurus A Galaxy Complex (HST)

My sincere condolences to the Royal Family and the people of Great Britain on the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II, a consistent and calming presence for generations. She served with dignity and grace. RIP. https://t.co/XBBky1wx0A

Today we join the rest of the world in remembering Queen Elizabeth II. The queen and Prince Philip visited Goddard in May 2007. During their visit, they toured the center, met scientists, and planted a commemorative tree on the grounds of the Goddard Visitor Center. https://t.co/P6ppmk1bkX

In 2019, biologist Eleanor Lutz combined five different data sets to produce this image of every known thing in our solar system with a diameter bigger than 10 kilometers.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's influence reached all corners of the world, and we are so fortunate that we had the privilege of hosting her visit to @NASA_Johnson. We join the planet in honoring her memory. https://t.co/aQCypGdsZd

The Exp 67 crew studied how space affects cognition and vision today while conducting life support and cargo activities. https://t.co/xY2mYm1O8i

We remember Queen Elizabeth II, who ruled longer than any other British Monarch. These Smithsonian collections reflect her influence on global history and culture. https://t.co/80LwTm1Ijj

The AIRS (Atmospheric Infrared Sounder) instrument captured this infrared image of the powerful Typhoon Hinnamnor as it moved over the Korean Peninsula. It’s one of the strongest storms in South Korea’s recorded history. https://t.co/DOX9wPZaX8 https://t.co/whZQ9w55lU

While camping I was able to take a photo of the Big Dipper with my phone unaided! Not a huge accomplishment but I would have considered it impossible 10 years ago

NASA targets Sept. 23 for next Artemis 1 launch attempt, but a lot has to go right https://t.co/Lyrfx0IXfd https://t.co/aj6bpymesy

#OTD in 1966 #StarTrek (TOS) debuted on TV screens across the U.S. The original starship Enterprise studio model used in the TV show is in our collection: https://t.co/klq04FQ1fy #StarTrekDay #AirSpacePhoto https://t.co/AIbLGe7fN0

Behold the first US postage stamp to depict a space vessel! This stamp, issued in 1960 shows Echo 1, the first communications satellite (a mylar balloon), which NASA successfully launched into orbit on August 12, 1960. More on Project Echo: https://t.co/x6aACPGIqy https://t.co/um4NCtRMvZ

Insanely high-resolution images of the Sun show its chromosphere in vivid detail - https://t.co/YuG9NfQECU https://t.co/avFQ0q7TDo

NASA, other space agencies mourn passing of Queen Elizabeth II https://t.co/4Io8nak7ZH https://t.co/Sxpp9pmhaL