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How long does it take to get to the Moon? Mars? Jupiter? The answer is: it depends — and speed is only one factor. Travel times also depend on distance, fuel, physics and clever trajectory planning. From quick trips to the Moon to years-long voyages to the outer planets, every mission follows a unique path. Watch as a NASA scientist breaks down what it really takes to travel through space.
Learn more about how we navigate the solar system: https://science.nasa.gov/learn/basics-of-space-flight/
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Producers: Scott Bednar, Pedro Cota, Jessica Wilde
Editor: James Lucas
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Watch live with NASA as Firefly Aerospace prepares to land their Blue Ghost craft on the Moon for the first time.
Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander is slated to touch down near Mare Crisium, on the near side of the Moon, no earlier than 3:45 a.m. EST (0845 UTC) on Sunday, March 2. Live coverage, jointly hosted by NASA and Firefly, begins at 2:30 a.m. EST (0730 UTC).
Blue Ghost Mission 1 is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, which is sending science and technology to the lunar surface in preparation for NASA's Artemis campaign, which will establish a long-term presence at the Moon. Blue Ghost is sending10 experiments and demonstrations to provide insights into the Moon’s environment and support future astronauts on the Moon and Mars.
More info: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-sets-coverage-of-fireflys-first-robotic-commercial-moon-landing/
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Ever noticed how the Moon seems HUGE when it’s near the horizon but smaller when it’s overhead? Trick of the eye or something more? Scientists have debated this for 2,000+ years, and we still don’t have a definitive answer! Find out what we do know and learn more about the Moon illusion: https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/moon/the-moon-illusion-why-does-the-moon-look-so-big-sometimes/
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Producers: Scott Bednar, Pedro Cota, Jessica Wilde
Editor: James Lucas
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The Artemis II mission, slated to launch early 2026, will fly four astronauts around the Moon. This mission will last for about 10 days and will be the first crewed test flight of the Space Launch System rocket, the Orion spacecraft, and the Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Florida needed to support them.
Not only will this mission be the first time in over 50 years that human beings have seen the Moon close-up, Artemis II will also prepare us for future human landings on the Moon starting with the Artemis III mission and help prepare for future missions to Mars.
To learn more about the Artemis II mission, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-ii/
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Material from the asteroid Bennu is revealing that a lost world fostered the building blocks of life… with an unexpected twist.
Join experts on Thursday, January 30, at 3:00 p.m. EST (2000 UTC) as they dive into the recent findings from the asteroid sample NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft brought to Earth in September 2023.
Have questions? Share them in chat and we'll answer a few live!
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NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are taking a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, to maintain station hardware and collect samples of surface material for analysis from the Destiny laboratory and the Quest airlock. The spacewalk is expected to begin at approximately 8 a.m. EST (1300 UTC) and last for around six and a half hours.
Williams (wearing the suit with red stripes) and Wilmore (wearing the unmarked suit) arrived at the ISS last year and are both crew members of Expedition 72, which began on Sept. 23, 2024. This is Wilmore's fifth spacewalk and the ninth for Williams.
Follow our space station blog for updates: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/
Learn more about the Expedition 72 crew: https://www.nasa.gov/mission/expedition-72/
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NASA’s annual Day of Remembrance pays tribute to all members of the NASA family who lost their lives in the pursuit of exploration and discovery, including test pilots, the Apollo 1 crew, and the crews of space shuttles Challenger and Columbia.
On Jan. 23, 2025, we pause to honor their memory and reflect on the importance of maintaining a strong safety culture.
Visit our Day of Remembrance tribute page: https://nasa.gov/dor
Producers: Sonnet Apple
Music: Universal Production
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How would humanity respond if we discovered an asteroid headed for Earth? NASA’s upcoming documentary, "Planetary Defenders," takes you inside the high-stakes world of asteroid hunting and planetary defense. Follow dedicated scientists and astronomers as they work to protect Earth from potential impacts. With stunning visuals and compelling stories, this gripping documentary reveals the human spirit behind the quest to safeguard our planet.
Coming soon to NASA+ in April 2025. No subscription required. https://plus.nasa.gov
Learn more about the documentary: https://go.nasa.gov/NASAPlanetaryDefenders
Discover NASA’s efforts for Planetary Defense: https://science.nasa.gov/planetary-defense/
Producers: Scott Bednar, Jessie Wilde, Emily Furfaro, Josh Handal
Editor/Graphics: Jessie Wilde, Matt Schara
Videographers: Caleb Stern, Jim Lucas, Seth Robinson, Dan Salazar
Download Video: https://images.nasa.gov/details/Planetary%20Defenders%20%28Official%20NASA%20Trailer%29
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Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy share a farewell message to the extraordinary NASA workforce.
Sen. Nelson was sworn in as the 14th NASA Administrator on May 3, 2021, and Col. Melroy as Deputy Administrator on June 21, 2021. Under Nelson and Melroy’s leadership, the agency made leap after giant leap to explore, discover, and inspire – leading the world into a golden age of space-driven exploration, innovation, and collaboration – all while bringing real, tangible, and substantial benefits to the American people and to all of humanity.
NASA 2024 year in review: https://www.nasa.gov/nasas-2024-year-in-review/
Explore a career with NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/careers/
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Music: Universal Production Music
Video Producer: Shane Apple
NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Suni Williams are taking a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, to replace station hardware and repair the station's NICER (Neutron star Interior Composition ExploreR) X-ray telescope. The spacewalk is expected to begin at approximately 8 a.m. EST (1300 UTC) and last for around six and a half hours.
Hague (wearing the suit with red stripes) and Williams (wearing the unmarked suit) arrived at the ISS last year and are both crew members of Expedition 72, which began on Sept. 23, 2024. This is Hague's fourth spacewalk and the eighth for Williams.
Follow our space station blog for updates: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/
Learn more about the Expedition 72 crew: https://www.nasa.gov/mission/expedition-72/
Get the details on repairs to NICER: https://science.nasa.gov/missions/station/iss-research/nicer/astronauts-to-patch-up-nasas-nicer-telescope/
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