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A ‘Hummingbird’ in Antarctica
An early NISAR (NASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite image released Tuesday shows a fractured, barren Antarctic surface in vivid detail. Derived from L-band measurements taken in August 2025, the “hummingbird” image highlights the mission’s signature strength: highly detailed visuals that are both informative and striking.
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Psyche Approaches Mars
This composite of images taken by NASA’s Psyche mission shows the crescent of Mars grow as the spacecraft approached the planet for a gravity assist from May 2 to May 15, 2026. Because Psyche approached Mars from a high phase angle, the planet appeared as a thin crescent in the days running up to the close approach, lit by sunlight reflecting off its surface.
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NASA Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday
Our spirit of adventure and innovation will raise our nation to new heights.
From the earliest days of exploration, to the first steps on the Moon and the missions shaping our future, NASA represents the spirit of discovery that defines our nation. As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial, Freedom 250 highlights how innovation, courage, and scientific leadership have carried America forward — and how NASA continues to expand the frontier for the next generation.
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