A galaxy viewed edge-on by the Hubble Space Telescope. NGC 5866, also known as the Spindle Galaxy or Messier 102, is a bright lenticular galaxy in constellation Draco.

Source and more details: https://esahubble.org/images/opo0624a/

NASA's Parker Solar Probe made the closest-ever studies of the Sun -- and got this unprecedented look at multiple solar eruptions piling up on top of each other.

https://science.nasa.gov/science-research/heliophysics/nasas-parker-solar-probe-snaps-closest-ever-images-to-sun/ #space #science #nature #astronomy #nasa

A NASA astronaut has captured an electrifying image of Earth from space, featuring a gigantic, jellyfish-shaped "sprite" of red lightning shooting upwards above a thunderstorm in North America. The rare phenomenon is still poorly understood, despite being studied for more than 30 years.

Image credit: NASA/ISS/Nichole Ayers

https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/weather/astronaut-snaps-giant-red-jellyfish-sprite-over-north-america-during-upward-shooting-lightning-event

The International Space Station completes a full orbit of Earth without a sunset.

Credit: NASA Johnson

Wow! Onboard video of the Blue Ghost lander touching down on the Moon two days ago.

Multiple onboard experiments are now studying the lunar surface. Details at link.

https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2025/03/04/blue-ghost-begins-surface-operations-captures-descent-video-sunrise/ #space #science #nasa

I've been seeing hate on NASA lately, being bought into by leftists even, and I just want to point out something very important:

Musk has hated NASA for a *long* time. There is a reason it is being attacked, and a reason public opinion is being swayed against NASA: It *keeps SpaceX in line* more than anything else.

NASA is being seen as "competition" to SpaceX, as the obstacle in his way. It has been like this for quite some time, and now, with DOGE and other things, he can do something about it.

I would like to point out a few things:

1. SPACEX IS NOT CHEAPER
They boast they can "do what NASA does for 10% the cost!" Sure, it's easy when you did none of the R&D.
SpaceX saved on:
Landing tech: DC-X project in 1991-1996
Tank structure: Shuttle SLWT tank, 1998-2011
Merlin Engines: direct descendant of the Fastrac Engine, 1997-2001.

Those three things alone saved SpaceX over 90% of the R&D costs. It's easy to "appear" cheap when you're using off the shelf tech someone else (NASA!) developed.

2. NASA IS GREAT FOR THE ECONOMY!
For every $1 spent on NASA, $8 is put into economy. Its stupid to not invest in that kind of ROI! 800%! At times, its ROI Has been 1600%!

Simply put, if you defund NASA, the economy would shrink so much you would actually have to RAISE taxes to make up for the lost revenue, and without its existence we would be 30 years behind in technology and the quality of life for everyone would be much lower. Science and research is GOOD for society, it's the fuel for all progress.

3. WHAT HAS NASA DONE FOR ME?! (Surely you just mean NASA is good for tech & science folk....)

Nope! Good for all!
Ever have an MRI or CAT Scan? They wouldn't exist without the Apollo program! The software that made them possible was originally written to analyze lunar photography.

Low power digital x-Rays was planetary body research.

Heart pumps are modeled after space shuttle turbopumps.

The software that designed your car was originally written to design spacecraft!

Who do you think pioneered all the early research into alternative power like solar panels, hydrogen fuel cells, and durable batteries? NASA!

NASA developed tech and satellites is also what improves agricultural yields while reducing the needs for water, fertilizer, and pesticides.

Do you really think Musk gives two shits? No. He wants the money, he wants to let SpaceX run amok without any oversight for safety, without any "competition".

All fights are important, but do realise that this one is a huge thorn in his side, and one that is keeping a huge problem from ballooning and swallowing us all whole.

Do not be fooled or swayed by lies, of tactics meant to divide, of things being done to make you be angry at NASA. If he can make you hate NASA, he won.

Expect far more space junk to fall, the night sky to be ruined by satellites, and the loss of all things good that proper research and design does for humanity and gives back to the world. Not to mention: enjoy seeing the horrible things he can accomplish fully unchecked.

ETA: Now that you know, call / fax / email your senators and reps, and whatever else too! Boosting gets people thinking, but thinking is not action!

3 years since Ingenuity's first flight....

NASA has made this poster available for download

https://science.nasa.gov/resource/ingenuity-72-pathbreaking-flights-poster/

#trending #SaveChandra on #internet

Congress is about to make a HUGE mistake for Astronomy

Loosing #Chandra #telescope will be an #extinction level #event for #xray #astronomy

Watch https://youtu.be/watch?v=sE-RUu9ClsU by #Veritasium

Go to https://www.savechandra.org for more info
@newsmast @space

#boost

I'm so excited about this upcoming space mission.

NASA has just confirmed that the Dragonfly octocopter will launch in July, 2028. When it arrives, it will spend at least two years flying over the organic-rich sands of Titan, Saturn's largest moon.

https://dragonfly.jhuapl.edu/News-and-Resources/news/20231128.php #space #science #nasa #life #tech

Wow look at this fantastic #timelapse #photo of the #eclipse from #NASA

I think that's the Washington Monument in #DC #WashingtonDC

Uh, did anyone else recognize Bobak Ferdowsi, NASA/JPL's "Mohawk Guy" from the 2012 Curiosity Mars landing, in episode 8 of "3 Body Problem"? And in a familiar role too.

Bobak's a nice dude, good for him

Updated #Introduction:

Hi, I'm Ratt! I am a #dad to two amazing not-so-little-anymore dudes, still #married to my high school hottie (20+ years together!), work in #IT as a #ComputerTechnician, and am currently on a #QuestToBenLomond, a goal to get from being so out of shape that I get winded walking up a flight of stairs, to #hiking to #BenLomondPeak (elev. 9,716 ft) in #OgdenUtah by the end of August of this year, so expect regular #fitness updates and hiking pics about that.

In my free time, I play a lot of #DnD and have accepted my fate as a #ForeverDM but, while I don't foresee myself fully switching from #5e anytime soon, I'm trying to branch out a bit into other #TTRPG systems.

Outside of #tabletopGaming, I also love #space-y #SciFi like the #Bobiverse, #DoctorWho, #TheExpanse, #Halo, #TheLostFleet, #RedDwarf, #StarTrek, and #StarWars.

Then there's #music; I love #rock and, over the past several years, have become a bit of a #metalhead for bands like #Alestorm, #BeastInBlack, #DragonForce, #Gloryhammer, #TheHu, #NanowarOfSteel, #TwilightForce, #VisionsOfAtlantis, and #WindRose.

I retoot a lot of #miniaturePainting because I rarely seem to be able to find the time to paint my own, but I share those as well when it happens. #SpaceNews is another semi-regular topic as I get excited about #spaceExploration and goings-on with #NASA and other space orgs. I'll also sometimes toot about #archaeology, #oceanography, and #paleontology which also fascinate me.

Finally, while I try to keep it rare, I do occasionally post about my views on current events, politics (#progressive), and religion (#atheist), but will keep those behind a content warning.

Those are the toots you can expect from me. Hopefully you'll give me a follow!

She was the first woman on Mars. As she was landing, she ignored the original plan and headed straight for the Jezero crater, Mission Control would need to live with it. Once she stepped out she didn't hesitate. It took her a while but she finally reached the device. She opened her toolbox and got to work. After 20 minutes, she had replaced the rotor. She cleaned the dust with a cloth and said "fly baby, fly". It was 2054 and Ingenuity could fly once again.

For decades, astronomers have dreamed of setting up an observatory on the far side of the Moon. I read about it as a kid. Now it's happening!

The LuSEE-Night radio telescope is under construction, and is scheduled to land on the lunar farside in 2025. It's a pathfinder for a much bigger radio telescope that would follow. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2023/09/26/listening-to-the-radio-on-the-far-side-of-the-moon/ #space #nasa #science

NASAの公式放送で、サイケ酔い打ち上げが行われました。
https://youtu.be/npIDMxrzm_o

NASAとSpaceXは、フロリダのケネディ宇宙センターからSpaceXのファルコンヘビーロケットでPsyche spacecraftの打ち上げを予定しています。Psycheミッションは金属豊富な小惑星への旅で、太陽系で最も大きな金属物体の研究や惑星形成、

Deep Space Optical Communications（DSOC）技術の高速レーザ通信のテストも行います。詳細はURLをご覧ください。 #NASA #Asteroid #Psyche #MissionToPsyche

Somewhere in Texas there's a place with an 18-minute communications delay.

Kelly Haston is one of four #NASA scientists spending 378 days living there, in a #Mars simulator.

Rick Edwards sent her some questions to find out what it’s like in there and how she’s coping with limited contact with the outside world.