Solar conjunction what’s your function? About every two years, Earth and Mars end up on opposite sides of the sun, blocking spacecraft communication.

More info: https://go.nasa.gov/2voI7ix



Live now: What new findings has NASA’s #Curiosity rover uncovered in her five years on #Mars? Watch + chat:


Great spot! +NASA's #Juno mission and citizen scientists team up to make first ever close-up images of #Jupiter's #GreatRedSpot



This August, +NASA's #Curiosity rover will celebrate five years on #Mars 🎉🤖🎉 Tune in this Thursday to hear about the mission’s latest findings. 

NASA’s Curiosity #Mars rover is investigating “Vera Rubin Ridge,” named for astronomer Vera Cooper Rubin. The ridge contains hematite, which can reveal information about ancient environments on the Red Planet.

It’s (not) a small world: Some exoplanets are larger than they seem due to a second hidden star in their systems.


t’s a new dawn: The light of a new day on Saturn illuminates the planet’s wavy cloud patterns and the smooth arcs of the vast rings. Photo by +NASA's #Cassini mission.



Beneath the deep blue: Veteran satellite #Jason2 takes on an additional role—mapping Earth’s sea floor.

How does a speck of light become an #asteroid? Watch and learn.

Find out more at https://go.nasa.gov/2sZTM9i #asteroidday