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Lonely Galaxy Lost in Space
Lonely Galaxy Lost in Space

This galaxy, known as NGC 6503, has found itself in a lonely position, at the edge of a strangely empty…

VIR Image of Ceres, May 2015
VIR Image of Ceres, May 2015

Images from Dawn's visible and infrared mapping spectrometer (VIR) show a portion of Ceres' cratered northern hemisphere, taken on May…

Ceres’ Northern Hemisphere in Survey
Ceres’ Northern Hemisphere in Survey

Craters in the northern hemisphere of dwarf planet Ceres are seen in this image taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on…

Ceres’ Southern Hemisphere in Survey
Ceres’ Southern Hemisphere in Survey

A large crater in the southern hemisphere of dwarf planet Ceres is seen in this image taken by NASA's Dawn…

Bright Spots in Ceres’ Second Mapping Orbit
Bright Spots in Ceres’ Second Mapping Orbit

The brightest spots on dwarf planet Ceres are seen in this image taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on June 6,…

Meteor observers with equipment at Apache Point Observatory during the 2002 Leonids
Meteor observers with equipment at Apache Point Observatory during the 2002 Leonids

Meteor observers with equipment at Apache Point Observatory during the 2002 Leonids

NASA Supersonic Decelerator Flight Test Reflects Nationwide Teamwork
NASA Supersonic Decelerator Flight Test Reflects Nationwide Teamwork

On-site in Hawaii prior to launch, LDSD principal investigator Ian Clark, rear, watches as LDSD project manager Mark Adler discusses…

Full LDSD Launch Dress Rehearsal
Full LDSD Launch Dress Rehearsal

The test vehicle is suspended beneath the static launch tower during a full dress rehearsal May 29, helping the LDSD…

NASA Deputy Administrator Visits Orion Spacecraft
NASA Deputy Administrator Visits Orion Spacecraft

National Aeronautics and Space Administration deputy administrator, Dava Newman, visited the Orion medium fidelity mockup with Orion program manager, Mark…

Tethys the Target
Tethys the Target

Like most moons in the solar system, Tethys is covered by impact craters. Some craters bear witness to incredibly violent…