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Proving Your MOXIE Dec 20, 2022

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MOXIE has proven that oxygen can be extracted from the Martian atmosphere.

Honoring JWST Dec 19, 2022

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The U.S. Postal Service has released a stamp that honors the remarkable achievements of the James Webb Space Telescope.

Responding to Eruptions Dec 16, 2022

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Breathtaking to look at while dormant, when Alaska’s volcanoes awaken they can pose a serious threat to residents and industry.

Our Dynamic Earth Dec 15, 2022

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Use this app to look at current events like tropical storms, wildfires, or to monitor the Mauna Loa eruptions in near real time.

Protecting the Arizona Dec 14, 2022

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Located just west of Honolulu, Pearl Harbor is the historic center of events that took place on December 7, 1941.

Capstone Dec 13, 2022

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The size of a microwave oven and weighing just fifty-five pounds, this remarkable craft is the first CubeSat to operate at the Moon.

Callisto Dec 12, 2022

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Sixteen cameras on Orion capture critical mission components as well as dazzling views of Earthrise and new high-resolution images of the Moon.

Dropping Like Flies Dec 09, 2022

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Climate change could have all kinds of insects dropping like flies.

Using Star Color Dec 08, 2022

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Instruments on the Solar Orbiter work together to provide an unprecedented view of our star, helping astronomers see much more than meets the eye.

Earth in 4D Dec 07, 2022

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The new Earth System Observatory will create a comprehensive 4D view of Earth from bedrock to atmosphere.