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Separation confirmed! ✅ The SpaceX rocket has demonstrated its ability to withstand the extreme conditions of launch. Our next big milestone will be to acquire #MissionToPsyche's signal and confirm the spacecraft is in good health, which could take up to 2 hours.

Separation confirmed! ✅ The SpaceX rocket has demonstrated its ability to withstand the extreme conditions of launch. Our next big milestone will be to acquire #MissionToPsyche's signal and confirm the spacecraft is in good health, which could take up to 2 hours.

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Venus’ greatest elongation is now visible! When a planet is at its greatest elongation, we observe the greatest visual separation between the planet and the Sun, as seen from Earth – making it an ideal time for viewing. This weekend is a great time to catch Venus, especially through a telescope!

Venus’ greatest elongation is now visible! When a planet is at its greatest elongation, we observe the greatest visual separation between the planet and the Sun, as seen from Earth – making it an ideal time for viewing. This weekend is a great time to catch Venus, especially through a telescope!

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Mars is a dusty place – but every two years, the dust settles. The Perseverance rover's imaging team took advantage of this moment to capture one of the sharpest panoramas of its mission so far! Explore the full image:

Mars is a dusty place – but every two years, the dust settles. The Perseverance rover's imaging team took advantage of this moment to capture one of the sharpest panoramas of its mission so far! Explore the full image:

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Two new horizons: From different sides of Mars, the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers have both captured new panoramic perspectives of the science-rich landscapes they’re exploring. Perseverance's view shows a region that holds some of the oldest rocks in the solar system.

Two new horizons: From different sides of Mars, the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers have both captured new panoramic perspectives of the science-rich landscapes they’re exploring. Perseverance's view shows a region that holds some of the oldest rocks in the solar system.

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Special delivery 🎁 The JPL-built Roman Coronagraph Instrument has been delivered to NASA Goddard, where it will be integrated with Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The tech demo will increase the variety of exoplanets that scientists can directly image.

Special delivery 🎁 The JPL-built Roman Coronagraph Instrument has been delivered to NASA Goddard, where it will be integrated with Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The tech demo will increase the variety of exoplanets that scientists can directly image.

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Thanks for the kind words, Mr. Shatner. 🖖 Do you have a message for Ingenuity, too? Share it on social and tag #ThanksIngenuity!

Thanks for the kind words, Mr. Shatner. 🖖 Do you have a message for Ingenuity, too? Share it on social and tag #ThanksIngenuity!

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Why is Sentinel-6B built to measure the height of the ocean? Because that measurement can affect our daily life – from improving weather forecasts to helping protect coastal infrastructure like military installations. This data also keeps ships safe at sea, like the ones carrying our packages!

Why is Sentinel-6B built to measure the height of the ocean? Because that measurement can affect our daily life – from improving weather forecasts to helping protect coastal infrastructure like military installations. This data also keeps ships safe at sea, like the ones carrying our packages!

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What fuels the 400 or so active volcanoes on Jupiter's moon Io? #JunoMission data collected during close flybys of this volcanic moon suggests that each volcano is likely powered by its own chamber – rather than a subsurface ocean – of magma:

What fuels the 400 or so active volcanoes on Jupiter's moon Io? #JunoMission data collected during close flybys of this volcanic moon suggests that each volcano is likely powered by its own chamber – rather than a subsurface ocean – of magma:

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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Take in this epic photo of our community of women at JPL. Each group represents a generation - starting with our longest-serving employee, who has been here for more than 60 years! As of 2021, more than 30% of our workforce identify as women.

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Take in this epic photo of our community of women at JPL. Each group represents a generation - starting with our longest-serving employee, who has been here for more than 60 years! As of 2021, more than 30% of our workforce identify as women.

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The floor is lava! No, but really. New findings from NASA's Juno probe show how widespread lava lakes are on Jupiter’s hottest moon, Io! Scientists have a few theories about these fire-breathing lakes:

The floor is lava! No, but really. New findings from NASA's Juno probe show how widespread lava lakes are on Jupiter’s hottest moon, Io! Scientists have a few theories about these fire-breathing lakes:

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NASA Artemis crew, we were counting down with you. Congratulations on yesterday's historic launch!

NASA Artemis crew, we were counting down with you. Congratulations on yesterday's historic launch!

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Send your family to Europa for Thanksgiving! Well, at least their names. 🤓 Time is running out - get your name stenciled onto a microchip that will be installed on the ARCHIVED - NASA Europa Clipper spacecraft.

Send your family to Europa for Thanksgiving! Well, at least their names. 🤓 Time is running out - get your name stenciled onto a microchip that will be installed on the ARCHIVED - NASA Europa Clipper spacecraft.

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Meanwhile, the Curiosity rover captured this 360-degree view of a region filled with low ridges called boxwork formations. At 1.5 billion pixels, this is one of the largest panoramas Curiosity has ever taken. Explore the full-resolution images:

Meanwhile, the Curiosity rover captured this 360-degree view of a region filled with low ridges called boxwork formations. At 1.5 billion pixels, this is one of the largest panoramas Curiosity has ever taken. Explore the full-resolution images:

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The final element is YOU! A tiny microchip etched with more than 2.6 million names is attached to the center of the vault plate and will fly aboard the spacecraft on its voyage to Europa. Together, we explore. 🫶 Get the latest launch updates at

The final element is YOU! A tiny microchip etched with more than 2.6 million names is attached to the center of the vault plate and will fly aboard the spacecraft on its voyage to Europa. Together, we explore. 🫶 Get the latest launch updates at

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The Orionid meteor shower, created by tiny pieces of debris from Halley's Comet, peaks on the night of Oct. 21 - 22. Your best chance to see them comes a few hours before dawn, after the bright Moon sets. Find a dark location, give your eyes time to adjust, and look up.

The Orionid meteor shower, created by tiny pieces of debris from Halley's Comet, peaks on the night of Oct. 21 - 22. Your best chance to see them comes a few hours before dawn, after the bright Moon sets. Find a dark location, give your eyes time to adjust, and look up.

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How does a spacecraft survive a wild rocket ride and harsh space conditions? By passing a series of tests here on Earth first. Preparing to launch in less than six months, ARCHIVED - NASA Europa Clipper recently endured shaking, chilling, airlessness, and more:

How does a spacecraft survive a wild rocket ride and harsh space conditions? By passing a series of tests here on Earth first. Preparing to launch in less than six months, ARCHIVED - NASA Europa Clipper recently endured shaking, chilling, airlessness, and more:

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Four JPL-built propulsive drones – known as MoonFall – will survey the lunar surface at potential NASA Artemis landing sites in unprecedented detail. The mission is part of the initial phase of the NASA Moon Base initiative. Learn more:

Four JPL-built propulsive drones – known as MoonFall – will survey the lunar surface at potential NASA Artemis landing sites in unprecedented detail. The mission is part of the initial phase of the NASA Moon Base initiative. Learn more:

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Powering the next giant leap. A novel electromagnetic thruster that runs on lithium metal vapor was successfully fired up for the first time during initial tests at JPL. Fully developed and paired with a nuclear power source, these thrusters could reduce launch mass and support payloads required for human Mars missions.

Powering the next giant leap. A novel electromagnetic thruster that runs on lithium metal vapor was successfully fired up for the first time during initial tests at JPL. Fully developed and paired with a nuclear power source, these thrusters could reduce launch mass and support payloads required for human Mars missions.

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What’s up for October? 🪐 See Saturn at opposition, catch the Orionid meteor shower, and watch the Moon pass close to the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters.

What’s up for October? 🪐 See Saturn at opposition, catch the Orionid meteor shower, and watch the Moon pass close to the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters.

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As of Sept. 22, it's officially fall in the Northern Hemisphere…while spring begins in the Southern Hemisphere. 🍁 🌎 💐 That's the September equinox, when the Sun is directly above Earth's equator and day and night are close to equal in length around the world.

As of Sept. 22, it's officially fall in the Northern Hemisphere…while spring begins in the Southern Hemisphere. 🍁 🌎 💐 That's the September equinox, when the Sun is directly above Earth's equator and day and night are close to equal in length around the world.

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New images confirm the #MarsHelicopter sustained rotor damage during Flight 72. Our helicopter has flown its final flight. Ingenuity defied the odds and captured our hearts. #ThanksIngenuity for showing us what’s possible when we dare mighty things.

New images confirm the #MarsHelicopter sustained rotor damage during Flight 72. Our helicopter has flown its final flight. Ingenuity defied the odds and captured our hearts. #ThanksIngenuity for showing us what’s possible when we dare mighty things.

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A Mars helicopter with a tuxedo tail? In this demo for SkyFall, a new, flexible antenna is put through its paces. This ground penetrating radar antenna will hunt for frozen water beneath the Martian surface ⏤ a critical resource for future astronauts.

A Mars helicopter with a tuxedo tail? In this demo for SkyFall, a new, flexible antenna is put through its paces. This ground penetrating radar antenna will hunt for frozen water beneath the Martian surface ⏤ a critical resource for future astronauts.

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NASA’s #MissionToPsyche – on its way to explore a rare, metal-rich asteroid – is about to get a speed boost from Mars. 🚀🏁 On May 15, spacecraft will harness the Red Planet’s gravitational pull as a slingshot to increase its speed and adjust its trajectory. 1/2

NASA’s #MissionToPsyche – on its way to explore a rare, metal-rich asteroid – is about to get a speed boost from Mars. 🚀🏁 On May 15, spacecraft will harness the Red Planet’s gravitational pull as a slingshot to increase its speed and adjust its trajectory. 1/2

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Launch success 🚀👏 Teams have received full acquisition of signal from Sentinel-6B, indicating that we are communicating with the satellite and it is functioning nominally. Congratulations to the Sentinel-6B mission teams!

Launch success 🚀👏 Teams have received full acquisition of signal from Sentinel-6B, indicating that we are communicating with the satellite and it is functioning nominally. Congratulations to the Sentinel-6B mission teams!

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Enjoy the Harvest Moon and more this weekend.

Enjoy the Harvest Moon and more this weekend.

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What’s up for August? A solar eclipse, one of the year's best meteor showers, Venus at its brightest, and a lunar eclipse!

What’s up for August? A solar eclipse, one of the year's best meteor showers, Venus at its brightest, and a lunar eclipse!

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Two reminders, stargazers! 👀 Venus hits peak brilliance on Sept. 18 🌓 Sept. 19 is International Observe the Moon Night

Two reminders, stargazers! 👀 Venus hits peak brilliance on Sept. 18 🌓 Sept. 19 is International Observe the Moon Night

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As NASA prepares to send human explorers to the Moon and beyond, we are advancing the technology that will enable high-definition video and science data to be transferred... with lasers! More on the Deep Space Optical Communications experiment (DSOC):

As NASA prepares to send human explorers to the Moon and beyond, we are advancing the technology that will enable high-definition video and science data to be transferred... with lasers! More on the Deep Space Optical Communications experiment (DSOC):

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Perseverance just did something it’s never done before. On Dec. 8 and 10, 2025, the Mars rover completed drives planned by generative AI. The first-of-its-kind demonstration hints at a future of more efficient exploration and even more science.

Perseverance just did something it’s never done before. On Dec. 8 and 10, 2025, the Mars rover completed drives planned by generative AI. The first-of-its-kind demonstration hints at a future of more efficient exploration and even more science.

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The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight into tomorrow! For your best chance to see meteors: Find a dark location, let your eyes adjust, and look northeast towards the constellation Perseus. Rather stay in? Tune in to our livestream here:

The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight into tomorrow! For your best chance to see meteors: Find a dark location, let your eyes adjust, and look northeast towards the constellation Perseus. Rather stay in? Tune in to our livestream here:

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Earth has a temporary, tiny companion. While not quite a "mini moon," since it will never be captured by Earth's gravity, Asteroid 2024 PT5 does have a similar orbit as our planet and will linger in our vicinity for a few months.

Earth has a temporary, tiny companion. While not quite a "mini moon," since it will never be captured by Earth's gravity, Asteroid 2024 PT5 does have a similar orbit as our planet and will linger in our vicinity for a few months.

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How will NISAR support agriculture and farming? Hear from the scientists and end users how its data will be used to map crop growth, track plant health, and monitor soil moisture.

How will NISAR support agriculture and farming? Hear from the scientists and end users how its data will be used to map crop growth, track plant health, and monitor soil moisture.

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Tonight, don’t miss the partial lunar eclipse! The Eastern U.S., Canada and South America will get the most complete view, with up to 93% of the Moon in shadow. The eclipse will be partially visible from other areas of North America, Europe, and Africa.

Tonight, don’t miss the partial lunar eclipse! The Eastern U.S., Canada and South America will get the most complete view, with up to 93% of the Moon in shadow. The eclipse will be partially visible from other areas of North America, Europe, and Africa.

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Now through the end of the month, Saturn’s rings are on view – but you might notice something a little bit odd about them through your telescope. 🪐 The rings look thinner than normal because of the way that Saturn is tilted in relation to the Earth.

Now through the end of the month, Saturn’s rings are on view – but you might notice something a little bit odd about them through your telescope. 🪐 The rings look thinner than normal because of the way that Saturn is tilted in relation to the Earth.

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