Introduction. Earth is wrapped in a light-blocking and light-distorting blanket of air that gives our view of the universe a quivering effect. When you look up at night and see the stars twinkle, ...

More on the Nine Analysis Working Groups. The current Analysis Working Groups are listed below. Each perform the two functions of AWGs - providing feedback to data standards and conducting analysis of ...

Learn about lunar regolith, the layer of dust, rocks, and minerals covering the Moon’s surface, formed by meteoroid impacts over billions of years. Discover its significance for space exploration and ...

The Office of the Chief Science Data Officer (OCSDO) in NASA’s Science Mission Directorate plays a pivotal role in advancing transformative science.

A unique Hubble view of Comet ISON. In this Hubble Space Telescope composite image taken in April 2013, the Sun-approaching Comet ISON floats against a seemingly infinite backdrop of numerous galaxies ...

Written by Scott VanBommel, Planetary Scientist at Washington University in St. Louis Curiosity was back at work on Monday, ...

Written by Deborah Padgett, OPGS Task Lead at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Earth planning date: Friday, June 20, 2025. During the plan covering Sols 4575-4576, Curiosity continued our ...

NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity acquired this image, looking southwest toward the distant large boxwork structures in the Uyuni ...

The Sun emitted a strong flare, peaking at 5:49 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, ...

NASA supports hurricane preparedness and response by providing satellite data and science before, during, and after storms.; During hurricane season, NASA delivers timely flood maps, power outage ...

Symbols mark the locations of young, low-mass galaxies bursting with new stars when the universe was about 800 million years old. Using a filter sensitive to such galaxies, NASA’s James Webb Space ...