NASA Solar System

Could a jumping robot explore Saturn’s icy moon, Enceladus? 🪐 The LEAP robot is a bold mission concept that could hop across ice, jump through tall plumes and sample the subsurface ocean. See how LEAP could explore some of the most extreme terrain in the solar system: go.nasa.gov/4drj8TK

Why is it important to “know before we go”? Explore how @IndyCar racing and Mars exploration both rely on preparation, precision, simulation, teamwork, and knowing the course before taking on the challenge.

And it was all yellow…⭐️💛🌼 From Earth to space, we see buttery shades all around. Surround yourself with the golden glow.

If you’re seeing this… this is your sign. Take the next giant leap in your future by applying for an internship, where students work on real NASA projects, build technical and professional skills, and learn directly from NASA mentors: go.nasa.gov/4tSQNdU

Did you know the Moon has “tan lines”? 😎 These tan lines, which feature bright tendrils and swirls amid darkened areas, are caused by the Sun. But that’s only half of the story. These weathered patches also give us clues as to what’s going on below the lunar surface. NASA’s Illuminate: Out-of-this-world images shining light on our Sun and solar system. #NASAsIlluminate #NASA #space #science

@Britannica IKR?? science.nasa.gov/jupiter/jupite…

Jupiter now has as many as 115 recognized moons. This may or may not be important, but we feel that it is the duty of this department to give it all the publicity possible.

The initial reports are in: #MissionToPsyche aced its Mars flyby. ☑️ With the Red Planet in the rearview mirror, the spacecraft will soon resume using its solar-electric propulsion system to make a beeline to the main asteroid belt and rendezvous with the asteroid Psyche.

@rayawyd Yes, Jupiter, Venus, and the Moon are all bright and easy to see.

@NASASolarSystem Can this be seen with naked eye??? I really want a telescope

Did you see Venus and the Moon last night? Tonight after sunset, watch for the crescent Moon to appear between Jupiter and Venus.

More skywatching tips: science.nasa.gov/skywatching/

@SueSmrekar Venus beckons ;)

@NASASolarSystem Yes! A beautiful view of Venus and the 🌙

Who's afraid of Zwan-Wolf? NASA's MAVEN orbiter surprised scientists by observing the Zwan-Wolf effect, an atmospheric phenomenon never before seen at the Red Planet. The discovery expands our understanding of space weather at Mars, essential knowledge for ongoing exploration. More: go.nasa.gov/42GRxaY

How do planets form? Tiny grains of dust orbiting a newborn star collide, grow, and eventually build entire worlds. ✨🪐 A NASA scientist explains how planets like Earth came to be: youtu.be/1A_73j71WkE?si…

It’s #SunDay! Here’s your space weather report for the week of May 8 - 14: •1 M-class flare •1 C-class flare •31 coronal mass ejections •0 geomagnetic storms This video from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) shows the week’s activity. The active region we spotted last week (which erupted with an M-class flare and a CME last Sunday) has moved across the Sun and is now center-disk. It’s right next to a coronal hole that unleashed a stream of fast solar wind to Earth. We’ll be watching both regions for continued activity this week. Learn more about space weather: go.nasa.gov/4bLKwte

@mars_stu @NASAJPL @NASAMars They'll be downlinked when the spacecraft is able to re-point to Earth following its science observations. Will begin likely NET later this evening US time, and take place over a few days.

@NASASolarSystem @NASAJPL @NASAMars When will the next batch of images appear on the raw gallery page?

Right now, NASA's #MissionToPsyche is approaching Mars. Current distance: 29,780 miles Current speed relative to Mars: 10,340 mph This simulated view, based on actual trajectory data, comes from our Eyes on the Solar System experience. Ride along: eyes.nasa.gov/apps/solar-sys…

@NASAJPL Thanks for the boost, @NASAMars! Next stop: the asteroid Psyche. There's still a long way to go – the #MissionToPsyche spacecraft will enter orbit there in 2029. Exactly what we will find remains to be seen... Follow along at science.nasa.gov/mission/psyche and watch this space

@NASAJPL ☑️Closest approach! Distance: 2,800 miles Speed: 12,300 mph