NASA celebrates the life of Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek actor, trailblazer, and role model, who symbolized to so many what was possible. She partnered with us to recruit some of the first women and minority astronauts, and inspired generations to reach for the stars. via NASA https://ift.tt/qMxUWP1

Zeta Ophiuchi is a star with a complicated past, having likely been ejected from its birthplace by a powerful stellar explosion. A new look by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory helps tell more of the story of this runaway star. via NASA https://ift.tt/UicZv83

As NASA’s Juno mission completed its 43rd close flyby of Jupiter on July 5, 2022, its JunoCam instrument captured this striking view of vortices — hurricane-like spiral wind patterns — near the planet’s north pole. via NASA https://ift.tt/NtE1vDr

Before NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft takes to the skies, plenty of testing happens to ensure a safe first flight. via NASA https://ift.tt/MJlqfy4

The crew doesn’t just snap pretty pictures; the research aboard the station benefits humanity in numerous ways. via NASA https://ift.tt/FQuCAKR

This image shows a variety of wind-related features on the Red Planet near the center of Gamboa Crater. via NASA https://ift.tt/kXlrveq

We’re celebrating 50 years of Landsat. via NASA https://ift.tt/3KwWSFp

HDV is developing the necessary systems to enable urban drone flights that travel beyond visual sight. via NASA https://ift.tt/WlpFNCQ

The Apollo 11 crew simulates deploying and using lunar tools on the surface of the Moon during a training exercise on April 22, 1969. via NASA https://ift.tt/18AumVa

Supernovas are the explosive deaths of the universe’s most massive stars. via NASA https://ift.tt/73reUuJ