The James Webb Space Telescope spies the spiral galaxy NGC 7469, located 220 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Pegasus, in this image released on Dec. 21, 2022. To source
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Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders Captures Earthrise
On Dec. 24, 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders became the first humans to orbit the Moon, and the first to witness the magnificent sight called “Earthrise.” To source
Spacewalker Josh Cassada Prepares to Deploy Roll-out Solar Array
NASA spacewalker Josh Cassada prepares a roll-out solar array for its deployment on the International Space Station. To source
Space Station Snaps Hawaii’s Volcanoes
Hawaii’s big island and its two major volcanoes Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa rest under a partly cloudy sky on Feb. 8, 2022, in this view from the International Space Station. To source
Webb Uncovers Young Stars’ Outbursts in Carina Nebula
By taking a closer look at one of Webb’s first images, the iconic Cosmic Cliffs, scientists have found dozens of energetic jets and outflows from young stars previously hidden by dust clouds. To source
Saying 'Farewell' to InSight Mars Lander
The lander’s journey of discovery into the interior structure and composition of Mars has come to a close. To source
NASA, Moog SureFly Test Aircraft Noise
The Moog Surefly vehicle hovers above Cincinnati Municipal Airport in this photo from summer 2022. To source
Hubble Views a Star-Studded Cosmic Cloud
A portion of the open cluster NGC 6530 appears as a roiling wall of smoke studded with stars in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. To source
NASA Awards Contract to Maintain Webb Telescope Operations
NASA has selected Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation of Redondo Beach, California, to support the James Webb Space Telescope Phase E – Operations and Sustainment contract. To source
Hubble Captures Majestic Barred Spiral
Against an inky black backdrop, the blue swirls of barred spiral galaxy NGC 6956 stand out radiantly. To source
SWOT Satellite, Falcon 9 Rocket Approach Pad
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft onboard is seen as it rolls out to the pad, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. To source
Gemini-VII and Gemini-VI-A Meet at Last
In this photo from Dec. 15, 1965, the Gemini-VII spacecraft is seen from the Gemini-VI-A spacecraft during their rendezvous mission in space. To source
NASA’s Big 2022: Historic Moon Mission, Webb Telescope Images, More
2022 is one for the history books as NASA caps off another astronomical year. To source