November 2023

Mars Odyssey
International Space Station (ISS)
Mars Moons
Phobos
The Odyssey orbiter captured clouds and dust in the Red Planet’s skies, along with one of its two tiny moons. Astronauts often react with awe when they see the curvature of the Earth below the International Space Station. Now Mars scientists are getting a taste of what that’s like, thanks to NASA’s 2001 Mars Odyssey […]
Posted November 28, 2023
Dragonfly
Planetary Science
Planetary Science Division
Saturn
Science & Research
Science Mission Directorate
The Solar System
NASA’s Dragonfly mission has been authorized to proceed with work on final mission design and fabrication – known as Phase C – during fiscal year (FY) 2024. The agency is postponing formal confirmation of the mission (including its total cost and schedule) until mid-2024, following the release of the FY 2025 President’s Budget Request. Earlier […]
Posted November 28, 2023
NASA History
Space Shuttle
STS-9
On Nov. 28, 1983, space shuttle Columbia took to the skies for its sixth trip into space on the first dedicated science mission using the Spacelab module provided by the European Space Agency (ESA). The longest shuttle mission at the time also included many other firsts. Aboard Columbia to conduct dozens of science experiments, the […]
Posted November 28, 2023
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
Goddard Space Flight Center
Nebulae
Protostars
Stars
This new Picture of the Month from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope reveals intricate details of the Herbig Haro object 797 (HH 797).
Posted November 28, 2023
Astrophysics
Binary Stars
Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope
Gamma Rays
Goddard Space Flight Center
Neutron Stars
Pulsars
Stars
The Universe
A new catalog produced by a French-led international team of astronomers shows that NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has discovered 294 gamma-ray-emitting pulsars, while another 34 suspects await confirmation. This is 27 times the number known before the mission launched in 2008.
Posted November 28, 2023
Cassini
Rings of Saturn
Saturn
Saturn Moons
Where were you during the storm? In 2011, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft circled Saturn for a front-row view of the huge storm there. One of those looks made the mission scientists’ list of Top 10 images of 2011. What else made the list? Check it out. Groovy Enceladus Churning Psychedelia Hiding Little Brother Quintet of Moons […]
Posted November 28, 2023
Cassini
Rings of Saturn
Saturn
Saturn Moons
As the Cassini spacecraft roams the Saturnian system, each year it opens new windows on an amazing corner of our solar system. Images of mighty Saturn, its majestic rings, and the dynamic moons continue to stun us, offering ever-changing vistas that are truly inspiring. This collection of 10 best images was selected by the scientists […]
Posted November 28, 2023
Cassini
Rings of Saturn
Saturn
Saturn Moons
We’ve shared 150 press images through 40 news releases and special features during 2013. As the Cassini science team members look forward to a great 2014 and beyond, here’s a look back at their top ten 10 images of the year. ‘Tis the Season Fire and Ice Titan’s North — Unannotated The Day the Earth […]
Posted November 28, 2023
Cassini
Rings of Saturn
Saturn
Saturn Moons
The Cassini team is proud to celebrate 10 years since arriving at Saurn with this collection of images selected by members of the team.
Posted November 28, 2023
Cassini
Rings of Saturn
Saturn
Saturn Moons
As the Cassini science team members look forward to a great 2015 and beyond, here’s a look back at their top 10 images of 2014. Translucent Rings Color Map of Mimas (2014) Circling Saturn Specular Spectacular Mysterious Changing Feature in Ligeia Mare — Unannotated The Odd Trio Shepherd and Flock Encroaching Shadow Arrival and Departure […]
Posted November 28, 2023
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