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1,000 Martian days on the surface, 72 flights, and one final landing.
#OTD in April 2021, the #MarsHelicopter made the impossible possible with its historic first flight. It went on to fly higher, longer, and farther than ever imagined. #ThanksIngenuity
Fly high, Dragonfly! 🚁 NASA has confirmed the #DragonflyMission to Saturn’s organic-rich moon Titan. This allows the rotorcraft mission to progress to completion of final design, followed by the construction of the spacecraft and science instruments. go.nasa.gov/4cXAQf8
Voting closes today for the #Webbys !
Here's how to vote for all your favorite NASA internet moments, including #OSIRISREx sample return and NASA Europa Clipper's #SendYourName campaign!
go.nasa.gov/3J6rosk
One week to go! 🗓️ 🚀
Our solar sail will launch aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket from New Zealand – not to catch the wind, but rather the propulsive power of sunlight!
Learn more: go.nasa.gov/3vW2gkQ
Since May 2023, observations by our NICER telescope have been impacted by a “light leak.” Fortunately, NICER’s perch aboard the International Space Station provides a rare opportunity for astronauts to service it during a spacewalk later this year. Read more: go.nasa.gov/3Q24nKY
It's #CitSciMonth and we’re inviting everyone to NASA Citizen Science!
So what is citizen science? Collaborations between scientists and YOU. No matter your age or skill level, you can contribute to science projects that can help us make important discoveries: go.nasa.gov/43ZBx3j
Can’t believe it’s already been a week since we glimpsed the eclipse. Here are some highlights of a NASA event at Lyndon B Johnson NHP! What are your favorite memories of that day? go.nasa.gov/3Q4MsTJ