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Complex Relationships in the Occator-Kirnis Region
Complex Relationships in the Occator-Kirnis Region

This view obtained by NASA’s Dawn spacecraft during its Survey orbit illustrates the diversity and complexity of Ceres’ geology.

Decoding a Geological Message
Decoding a Geological Message

A close-up image from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter of a recent 150-meter diameter impact crater near Amazonis Mensa and Medusae…

Celebrating Flag Day
Celebrating Flag Day

NASA astronaut Jack Fischer took this photograph of an American flag in one of the windows of the International Space…

This Week in NASA History: Fifth Spacelab Mission Returns to Earth — June 14, 1991
This Week in NASA History: Fifth Spacelab Mission Returns to Earth — June 14, 1991

This week in 1991, the space shuttle Columbia and STS-40 landed at Edwards Air Force Base following a successful nine-day…

A Crater on a Crater Wall
A Crater on a Crater Wall

It’s not that common to see craters on steep hills, partly because rocks falling downhill can quickly erase such craters.

We’re a Fan of Reduced Aircraft Noise
We’re a Fan of Reduced Aircraft Noise

Researcher Rick Bozak inspects fan blade tips on a rotor installed in a test facility at NASA Glenn.

Illustration of Cool Dust Around an Active Black Hole
Illustration of Cool Dust Around an Active Black Hole

This artist illustration shows the thick ring of dust that can obscure the energetic processes that occur near the supermassive…

Monitoring Sand Sheets and Dunes
Monitoring Sand Sheets and Dunes

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) captured this crater featuring sand dunes and sand sheets on its floor.

Starliner Seat Testing
Starliner Seat Testing

The seat design of the Starliner is tested extensively in a lab to gauge its strength and other factors.

SpaceX Recovery Trainer
SpaceX Recovery Trainer

Astronauts evaluate the interior of the SpaceX Recovery Trainer, a full-scale model of the Crew Dragon spacecraft.