Christmas 50 Years Ago - and Now

From NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

The first time three humans spent Christmas in space was 50 years ago in 1968 during Apollo 8 and was also the first time a crew orbited the Moon. This Christmas, current International Space Station crew members will be soaring about 250 miles above the Earth’s surface in a much larger spacecraft. Learn how they will ring in the holiday:https://go.nasa.gov/2EJr5oa

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Anniversary of Iconic 'Earthrise' Photo

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“The vast loneliness up here of the Moon is awe-inspiring, and it makes you realize just what you have back there on Earth. The Earth from here is a grand oasis to the big vastness of space.” — Apollo 8 astronaut Jim Lovell

Fifty years ago today, this iconic 'Earthrise' photo was taken in 1968: https://go.nasa.gov/2ENwfPM

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NASA's Juno Mission to Jupiter

Jupiter’s vibrant bands of light belts and dark regions appear primed for their closeup 📸 during NASA's Juno Mission to Jupiter spacecraft’s 10th flyby on Feb. 7. The science behind this beautiful image will help us understand the planet beneath those lush, swirling clouds:http://go.nasa.gov/2BMrdBN

ISS Almost Same Length As Football Field | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Did you know that the International Space Station is ~356 feet long? That is almost the same size of the football field they're playing on today for the#Superbowl. Learn more interesting facts about the International Space Station here:http://go.nasa.gov/2EfaGqw #SB52

City Lights Seen from Space | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

City lights are one of the most visible human impacts seen on Earth from space -- like this data image comparing changes in nighttime lights around Chicago. An instrument on the Suomi NPP satellite has been collecting data on the brightness of lights around the Earth since 2011, adding to an ever-growing archive of data that allows researchers to track changes on a global scale. Take a look:http://go.nasa.gov/2Cdgfop

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Shattered Fragments of a New Iceberg Calved from the Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Under the midnight Sun, shattered fragments of a new iceberg calved from the Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica are seen from one of our NASA Earth observing satellites. Details:http://go.nasa.gov/2BTI95N

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Three Researchers Return to Earth from the ISS

In case you missed it, three people returned to Earth from the International Space Station this morning at 3:37 a.m. EST. NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik, European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli and Sergey Ryazanskiy of Roscosmos returned from 139 days in space, where they conducted science and research aboard the microgravity laboratory. More: http://go.nasa.gov/2jWn0kv

The annual Geminids Meteor Shower is here! | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Heads up, right now! The annual Geminids Meteor Shower is here! If you aren’t able to step outside, you can check out the dazzling display here:www.nasa.gov/live

Interstellar Visitor | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

An interstellar visitor…scientists have confirmed that an intriguing asteroid that zipped through our solar system in October is the first confirmed object from another star! New data reveal the interstellar interloper to be a rocky, cigar-shaped object with a somewhat reddish hue. Get more details on this celestial visitor: http://go.nasa.gov/2hMxHIp

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On its eighth flyby of Jupiter, our Juno spacecraft caught this striking view of the gas giant planet. Take a look: http://go.nasa.gov/2xZC1KC

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Significant eruptions of plasma-ejecting energy

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Significant eruptions of plasma-ejecting energy were seen yesterday -- the latest in a series of solar flares. This flare, the capstone on the most recent series, is currently rotating off the front of the sun as part of its normal rotation. Take a look:http://go.nasa.gov/2jiNpLq

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The Voyager Spacecraft | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

From NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

The Voyager spacecraft were the first to be able to detect their own problems and take corrective action to fix them. Learn more about the capabilities of these groundbreaking spacecraft:https://nasa.tumblr.com/post/164871712984/voyager-the-spacecraft #Voyager40

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Voyager 40 Anniversary

From NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

Tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. EDT we’re celebrating#Voyager40 anniversary! Join us live from the Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC to hear from mission experts on the groundbreaking Voyager 1 & 2 spacecraft’s journey across the solar system:http://go.nasa.gov/2vFrJ1I

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Voyager Spacecraft Advance Spacecraft Communications

From NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

As our twin Voyager spacecraft were changing our understanding of the solar system, they also spurred a leap in spacecraft communications. The Voyagers are more than 10 billion miles from Earth, and the vast distances between the probes and Earth have required bigger and better "ears" with which to hear their increasingly faint signals. Learn more: http://go.nasa.gov/2wAGMGZ

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The Voyager Golden Record | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

From NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

The Voyager golden record contains sounds and greetings from humanity. Listen to them here:https://soundcloud.com/nasa/sets/golden-record-greetings-to-the #Voyager40

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NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson Shares Thoughts

From NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

Record-breaking NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson shares thoughts on her extended mission and today’s return to Earth. Read her perspective:http://go.nasa.gov/2vASc0f

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NASA's Van Allen Probes

From NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

Most satellites, not designed to withstand high levels of particle radiation, wouldn’t last a day in the Van Allen Radiation belts. Our two Van Allen Probes have been operating in this extreme environment for five years. Learn more:http://go.nasa.gov/2wuky9O

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A new series of images generated with data from NASA Earth-observing satellites

From NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

A new series of images generated with data from NASA Earth-observing satellites show the surface flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey from before landfall through August 27. The storm is now a depression spreading heavy rainfall through the south central and southeastern U.S. Learn more:http://go.nasa.gov/2glNlpj

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Hurricane Harvey

From NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

Hurricane Harvey has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane, seen here by our Earth-observing satellites. Hurricane Harvey is predicted to hit land at 1:00 am CDT according to the National Hurricane Center. Details: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2017/harvey-atlantic-ocean

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The Next Generation of Reusable Space Vehicles

From NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s a spaceplane! The next generation of reusable space vehicles is set to debut. Take a look: http://go.nasa.gov/2iv6NnY

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