NASA Earth Observatory has existed for just one-fifth the time of Grand Canyon National Park, but over those 20 years, satellites and astronauts have captured some magnificent views of the park from above.
From Earth with Love
Heart-shaped features show up across the planet, from the desert in Dubai to a glacier in Greenland.
Beyond the Galapagos with Darwin

The Galapagos was just one part of a much longer journey for Charles Darwin and the Beagle.
Astronauts Photograph Brazil Mine Tailings Disaster
Astronauts photographed the aftermath of a destructive dam collapse and flood in Brazil.
News Roundup: Shutdown Catch Up Edition
In case you missed it, here is a quick look at some of the big stories we didn't cover during the impasse.
Cuba Meteor Spotted from Space
Satellites detected a debris cloud and the flash from a meteor that exploded over Cuba.


