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Back to the Moon

The moon is our gateway to the universe.

Documenting a decade of our ever-changing planet

GOES-P Set for Launch

02.04.10 - The GOES-P spacecraft was fueled on Jan. 30 and mated with the Delta IV that will put it in orbit.
New Hubble Maps of Pluto Show Surface Changes

02.04.10 - The images show an icy and dark molasses-colored, mottled world that is undergoing seasonal changes in its surface color and brightness.
3D Measurements of Apollo 14 Landing Site

01.29.10 - Images from the LRO Camera taken at slightly different angles were used to make 3D measurements of the Apollo 14 landing site.
Newborn Black Holes Boost Power

01.27.10 - Astronomers have found evidence that two supernovae blasts received an extra boost from newborn black holes.
Cape Verde Islands and Hurricane Relevance

01.28.10 - NASA's Aqua satellite flies over the Cape Verde islands, a region known for hurricane activity, and recently captured a stunning visual image of them.

NASA's New Building Gets LEED Gold Rating

02.04.10 - NASA's Exploration Sciences Building (34) was recently awarded the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Gold Rating.
AGU Selects Goddard Scientists to Become Fellows

02.04.10 - Paul Newman, Randal Koster and Michael Hesse have been bestowed the prestigious honor for their work in earth and space science.
James Webb Space Telescope Sunshield Design Achieves Significant Landmark

02.02.10 - The James Webb Space Telescope's five-layer, tennis court sized sunshield has passed its critical design review, certifying that its design is complete and meets mission requirements.
Weather/Environmental Probe Marks Major Milestone

01.29.10 - The development of a new series of weather and environmental monitoring satellites has marked a significant milestone.
NASA's New Views of the Universe Exhibit Travels to Science Central

01.21.10 - NASA’s traveling museum exhibition, New Views of the Universe, featuring the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes, will arrive at Science Central in Ft. Wayne, Indiana late next week.