Satellites
Celebrate Earth Month with 2 New Videos from NASA
Enjoy some great views of our home planet from images taken from the orbiting Earth-observing satellites and taken by astronauts…
Some of the Best Images of Earth from Space
This video compilation from the Goddard Space Flight Center takes a look back at the best views of our planet…
Citizen Science, Old-School Style: The True Tale of Operation Moonwatch
Amateur astronomers have done more than just watch the skies, they've been a national security asset. In the mid-1950’s, it was realized…
Chinese Space Debris Collides with Russian Satellite
According to Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI), the Center for Space Standards and Innovation (CSSI) has determined that on January 22,…
Indian Rocket Launches Swarm of International Mini Satellites
A Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) successfully launched from India today, sending seven different international satellites into orbit. Launch was…
Satellite Swarm — Including an Asteroid Hunter — Readies For Spaceflight
Early next week, an Indian rocket will launch into space carrying seven satellites on board. Among them will be a…
Continuing the Landsat Mission: New Satellite Launches to Space
NASA launched a successor to the long-time Landsat satellite Earth-observing program today, sending the Landsat Data Continuity Mission satellite to…
Next Generation TDRS Satellite Launches to Orbit
NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System will get an upgrade as the first of a new generation of communications…
The Black Marble: Stunning New Orbital Views of Earth at Night
This image of Asia and Australia at night is a composite assembled from data acquired by the Suomi NPP satellite…
Satellites Provide 3-D Views and More of Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy as viewed by the TRMM Precipitation Radar at 2:20 EDT on Oct. 28, 2012. Credit: NASA Satellite imagery…