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NASA Solar System
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Before @NASARoman, New Horizons gave us humanity's clearest look at the Kuiper Belt with its 2019 flyby of Arrokoth, the farthest object explored by spacecraft. Over to you, Nancy. Watch the new telescope launch: nasa.gov/live/
NASA Solar System
@NASASolarSystem
Aug 26
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: go.nasa.gov/3U6UWi3 🌙 🎬: NASA's
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NASA Solar System
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Aug 26
Since going online earlier this month, the new antenna has already relayed data from NASA missions currently exploring Mars, Jupiter, and interstellar space. 🛰️ See which spacecraft are in communication with which Deep Space Network stations ⏤ live: eyes.nasa.gov/apps/dsn-now/d…
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NASA JPL
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Aug 26
We have you loud and clear! 📡 NASA is marking the addition of a powerful new 34-meter antenna to our Deep Space Network. The next-generation antenna will expand the communication and navigation capabilities of missions to the Moon and beyond.
NASA Solar System
@NASASolarSystem
Aug 25
I can see the light of a clear blue morning I can see the light of a brand new day Dolly, it was an honor to have traveled around the Sun with you.💫
NASA Solar System
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Aug 24
We 💛 Pluto! From its family of five moons to its geologically active surface, learn all about this fascinating world: science.nasa.gov/dwarf-planets/…
NASA History Office
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Aug 24
At a meeting of the International Astronomical Union 20 years ago today, astronomers vote on a definition of a "planet." The new criteria: 🌘 Must orbit its host star 🌓 Must be mostly round 🌒 Must be massive enough to clear away other objects of similar size in its orbit