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A tiny amoeba broke complex life’s heat record and could broaden the search for habitable worlds. 🔥 NASA-supported researchers found the first known eukaryote able to reproduce at 145°F (63°C), hotter than scientists thought complex cells could withstand.

A tiny amoeba broke complex life’s heat record and could broaden the search for habitable worlds. 🔥 NASA-supported researchers found the first known eukaryote able to reproduce at 145°F (63°C), hotter than scientists thought complex cells could withstand.

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A total lunar eclipse is coming 🌕 🌏 ☀️ In the early morning hours of March 3, 2026 (UTC), the full Moon will pass through Earth’s shadow, reddening the lunar surface. Here’s what you need to know: Credit: NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio

A total lunar eclipse is coming 🌕 🌏 ☀️ In the early morning hours of March 3, 2026 (UTC), the full Moon will pass through Earth’s shadow, reddening the lunar surface. Here’s what you need to know: Credit: NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio

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Moon phases, but different. 🌖 🌒 Soon, humans will be on the far side of the Moon. From the Artemis II crew's POV, the Moon phase will be the opposite of what we see on Earth. Follow us for lunar science updates throughout the mission. Where will you view the full Moon from?

Moon phases, but different. 🌖 🌒 Soon, humans will be on the far side of the Moon. From the Artemis II crew's POV, the Moon phase will be the opposite of what we see on Earth. Follow us for lunar science updates throughout the mission. Where will you view the full Moon from?

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Flashlights and lasers in space? 💥 During a solar flyby, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made a surprising discovery about high-speed particles accelerated by explosive events on the Sun: Protons spread out like a flashlight beam 🔦 Heavy ions shoot out straight like a laser ⚡ This unexpected data is hinting at the power source behind solar storms that disrupt tech on Earth. More:

Flashlights and lasers in space? 💥 During a solar flyby, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made a surprising discovery about high-speed particles accelerated by explosive events on the Sun: Protons spread out like a flashlight beam 🔦 Heavy ions shoot out straight like a laser ⚡ This unexpected data is hinting at the power source behind solar storms that disrupt tech on Earth. More:

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This asteroid is a little… quirky. Shaped like a five-mile-long peanut 🥜 Wobbles like a top 🌪️ Encountered water, but lost it 💦 Published today, NASA’s Lucy mission reveals close-up imagery and data from its flyby of oddball asteroid Donaldjohanson. More:

This asteroid is a little… quirky. Shaped like a five-mile-long peanut 🥜 Wobbles like a top 🌪️ Encountered water, but lost it 💦 Published today, NASA’s Lucy mission reveals close-up imagery and data from its flyby of oddball asteroid Donaldjohanson. More:

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As it sped past Mars in March, Europa Clipper conducted a critical radar test that had been impossible to do on Earth. It went without a hitch, generating a detailed radargram of the Martian surface, which bodes well for exploring Jupiter's icy moon Europa

As it sped past Mars in March, Europa Clipper conducted a critical radar test that had been impossible to do on Earth. It went without a hitch, generating a detailed radargram of the Martian surface, which bodes well for exploring Jupiter's icy moon Europa

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More about 16 Psyche, the asteroid that #MissionToPsyche will explore, one of the most intriguing targets in the main asteroid belt:

More about 16 Psyche, the asteroid that #MissionToPsyche will explore, one of the most intriguing targets in the main asteroid belt:

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From the Moon, a lunar eclipse looks like a total solar eclipse, but it lasts a LOT longer. For NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, that means the team has to plan carefully for the 4 hours that the spacecraft — and its solar panels — will be in the dark and the cold. 🌑🛰 1/3

From the Moon, a lunar eclipse looks like a total solar eclipse, but it lasts a LOT longer. For NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, that means the team has to plan carefully for the 4 hours that the spacecraft — and its solar panels — will be in the dark and the cold. 🌑🛰 1/3

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Scientists on our #JunoMission to Jupiter have transformed data collected during recent flybys of Io into animations that highlight two of the Jovian moon’s most dramatic features: a mountain and a glass-smooth lake of cooling lava. See more science:

Scientists on our #JunoMission to Jupiter have transformed data collected during recent flybys of Io into animations that highlight two of the Jovian moon’s most dramatic features: a mountain and a glass-smooth lake of cooling lava. See more science:

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🧵3/4 A wider view of the same event. From SOHO’s wide coronagraph, we see a clearer view of the dust cloud emerging after the flyby. It looks like comet MAPS dove straight into the Sun… but another spacecraft’s view tells a different story.

🧵3/4 A wider view of the same event. From SOHO’s wide coronagraph, we see a clearer view of the dust cloud emerging after the flyby. It looks like comet MAPS dove straight into the Sun… but another spacecraft’s view tells a different story.

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Another way to explore Mars virtually

Another way to explore Mars virtually

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After riding to Saturn aboard NASA's Cassini spacecraft, 20 years ago today European Space Agency's Huygens probe made the first landing on a world in the outer solar system when it descended through Titan's thick atmosphere.

After riding to Saturn aboard NASA's Cassini spacecraft, 20 years ago today European Space Agency's Huygens probe made the first landing on a world in the outer solar system when it descended through Titan's thick atmosphere.

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Nothing can hide her glow. Watch for tonight's full moon. 🌕 See upcoming Moon phases and get observing tips at

Nothing can hide her glow. Watch for tonight's full moon. 🌕 See upcoming Moon phases and get observing tips at

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What exactly are asteroids? Why do we track and explore them?

What exactly are asteroids? Why do we track and explore them?

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High in the atmosphere, mysterious flashes light up the sky during thunderstorms. Unconfirmed until 1989, these Transient Luminous Events, or TLEs, have mythological names like sprites, TROLLS (Transient Red Optical Luminous Lineaments), and green ghosts. 👻 Now, NASA is on the hunt with a project called Spritacular, where people across the globe photograph and study these TLEs. NASA’s Illuminate: Out-of-this-world images shining light on our Sun and solar system.

High in the atmosphere, mysterious flashes light up the sky during thunderstorms. Unconfirmed until 1989, these Transient Luminous Events, or TLEs, have mythological names like sprites, TROLLS (Transient Red Optical Luminous Lineaments), and green ghosts. 👻 Now, NASA is on the hunt with a project called Spritacular, where people across the globe photograph and study these TLEs. NASA’s Illuminate: Out-of-this-world images shining light on our Sun and solar system.

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POV: You're flying by the Moon. This visualization is designed to show you what exactly the Artemis II astronauts will see outside their window during their lunar flyby. Here, the seven-hour visualization is compressed into 28 seconds. ⬇ (1/4)

POV: You're flying by the Moon. This visualization is designed to show you what exactly the Artemis II astronauts will see outside their window during their lunar flyby. Here, the seven-hour visualization is compressed into 28 seconds. ⬇ (1/4)

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"...copy, Moon joy."

"...copy, Moon joy."

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On Aug. 12, a total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, and Spain — and NASA science will be there! ☀️🌑🔭 We're flying high-altitude jets and launching scientific balloons to study the Sun and the eclipse's effects on us: 📸: NASA/Ernie Wright

On Aug. 12, a total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, and Spain — and NASA science will be there! ☀️🌑🔭 We're flying high-altitude jets and launching scientific balloons to study the Sun and the eclipse's effects on us: 📸: NASA/Ernie Wright

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On Aug. 12, a total solar eclipse will cross Iceland and Spain. NASA will be there! The U.S. won’t see totality this time, so we’re bringing the science to you. Follow along this week! ☀️

On Aug. 12, a total solar eclipse will cross Iceland and Spain. NASA will be there! The U.S. won’t see totality this time, so we’re bringing the science to you. Follow along this week! ☀️

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Join us live on July 16 at 2 p.m. ET to meet the team building NASA’s Dragonfly, learn how it will explore Titan’s rich prebiotic chemistry (the molecules and processes that can lead to life), and see how the mission is coming together. Set a reminder:

Join us live on July 16 at 2 p.m. ET to meet the team building NASA’s Dragonfly, learn how it will explore Titan’s rich prebiotic chemistry (the molecules and processes that can lead to life), and see how the mission is coming together. Set a reminder:

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A partial lunar eclipse darkens the full Moon on Aug. 27. About 96% of the Moon slips into Earth's shadow, turning most of it red as our atmosphere filters sunlight. Begins 10:34pm ET Aug. 27, peaks 12:12am ET Aug. 28. What to look for: 🌙 🎬: NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio/Ernie Wright

A partial lunar eclipse darkens the full Moon on Aug. 27. About 96% of the Moon slips into Earth's shadow, turning most of it red as our atmosphere filters sunlight. Begins 10:34pm ET Aug. 27, peaks 12:12am ET Aug. 28. What to look for: 🌙 🎬: NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio/Ernie Wright

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This weekend, people all over the world will observe the Moon together, and you're invited! Join a local or virtual International Observe the Moon Night event, register as an individual observer, or gather your own Moon observing crew. Get started:

This weekend, people all over the world will observe the Moon together, and you're invited! Join a local or virtual International Observe the Moon Night event, register as an individual observer, or gather your own Moon observing crew. Get started:

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NASA’s ESCAPADE mission, our next science mission to Mars, has a new launch date: today! The launch window opens at 2:57 p.m. EST. Yesterday's launch attempt was postponed due to the intense geomagnetic storm that rocked our planet. Learn more:

NASA’s ESCAPADE mission, our next science mission to Mars, has a new launch date: today! The launch window opens at 2:57 p.m. EST. Yesterday's launch attempt was postponed due to the intense geomagnetic storm that rocked our planet. Learn more:

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For a few million years, Earth may have been left out in the cold — literally. New NASA research shows the Sun's protective bubble has shrunk smaller than Earth's orbit at least three times in the past 10 million years, possibly triggering ancient ice ages. 🌍 Full story:

For a few million years, Earth may have been left out in the cold — literally. New NASA research shows the Sun's protective bubble has shrunk smaller than Earth's orbit at least three times in the past 10 million years, possibly triggering ancient ice ages. 🌍 Full story:

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We love a Moon appreciation moment 🌎🌓🎉 It’s International Observe the Moon Night! People all over the world are observing the Moon together today, and you’re invited. Find an event near you, or register to observe on your own or with friends, at

We love a Moon appreciation moment 🌎🌓🎉 It’s International Observe the Moon Night! People all over the world are observing the Moon together today, and you’re invited. Find an event near you, or register to observe on your own or with friends, at

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A new study finds some human-delivered microbes could survive in niches near the Moon’s South Pole. 🦠 While there’s no evidence they can grow or replicate there, learning more about them can help protect future Moon & Mars science from contamination.

A new study finds some human-delivered microbes could survive in niches near the Moon’s South Pole. 🦠 While there’s no evidence they can grow or replicate there, learning more about them can help protect future Moon & Mars science from contamination.

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NASA’s WB-57 jet studies eclipses from about 50,000 feet (15,000 meters) — above most of the haze and turbulence that blur the view below, for a sharper look at the Sun’s corona. The WB-57 will observe the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse from above. More:

NASA’s WB-57 jet studies eclipses from about 50,000 feet (15,000 meters) — above most of the haze and turbulence that blur the view below, for a sharper look at the Sun’s corona. The WB-57 will observe the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse from above. More:

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We've spotted the #OSIRISREx capsule on the ground, the parachute has separated, and the helicopters are arriving at the site. We're ready to recover that sample!

We've spotted the #OSIRISREx capsule on the ground, the parachute has separated, and the helicopters are arriving at the site. We're ready to recover that sample!

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One week in the solar system 🪐 Even as NASA Artemis II was making its historic trip to the Moon, several other NASA missions were exploring all across the solar system. Here are just a few of the images some of them captured during one week

One week in the solar system 🪐 Even as NASA Artemis II was making its historic trip to the Moon, several other NASA missions were exploring all across the solar system. Here are just a few of the images some of them captured during one week

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For a couple of minutes on Aug. 12, the Sun all but disappears in the middle of the day. NASA-funded student teams will launch research balloons from Iceland and Spain to track how the lowest layer of the atmosphere responds.🎈 More:

For a couple of minutes on Aug. 12, the Sun all but disappears in the middle of the day. NASA-funded student teams will launch research balloons from Iceland and Spain to track how the lowest layer of the atmosphere responds.🎈 More:

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The Dragonfly mission is flying through milestones! Recent thermal and environmental testing shows how the rotorcraft will survive and navigate Titan’s skies. This bold mission will explore one of our solar system’s most intriguing worlds.

The Dragonfly mission is flying through milestones! Recent thermal and environmental testing shows how the rotorcraft will survive and navigate Titan’s skies. This bold mission will explore one of our solar system’s most intriguing worlds.

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On Aug. 12, a total solar eclipse crosses Iceland and Spain. Iceland’s volcanic terrain helped train the Artemis II Moon crew; Spain offers clearer skies. NASA-funded teams are in both — because spreading out is how you beat the clouds. Watch live with NASA:

On Aug. 12, a total solar eclipse crosses Iceland and Spain. Iceland’s volcanic terrain helped train the Artemis II Moon crew; Spain offers clearer skies. NASA-funded teams are in both — because spreading out is how you beat the clouds. Watch live with NASA:

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What's Up for September? The Moon joins a tea party, Venus reaches peak brilliance, the seasons change, and the Harvest Moon meets up with some planetary neighbors:

What's Up for September? The Moon joins a tea party, Venus reaches peak brilliance, the seasons change, and the Harvest Moon meets up with some planetary neighbors:

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