Missions – NASA Solar System Exploration

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Missions – NASA Solar System Exploration

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More than 250 robotic spacecraft—and 24 humans—have ventured into space since we first began exploring beyond Earth’s atmosphere in 1958. This section focuses on U.S. missions with science goals to study planets, moons, asteroids and comets beyond Earth orbit.

Solar System News

This NASA concept could see robots hang wire mesh in a crater on the Moon’s far side, creating a radio telescope to probe the dawn of the universe.

Lunar Crater Radio Telescope: Illuminating the Cosmic Dark Ages

Lunar Crater Radio Telescope: Illuminating the Cosmic Dark Ages

This May, NASA celebrates the contributions of its Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) employees – past and present.

NASA Celebrates Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month

NASA Celebrates Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month

This was the first direct measurement of the Venusian atmosphere in nearly 30 years — and it looks quite different from Venus past.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe Discovers Natural Radio Emission in Venus' Atmosphere

NASA's Parker Solar Probe Discovers Natural Radio Emission in Venus' Atmosphere

Ingenuity will explore how aerial scouting and other functions could benefit future exploration of Mars and other worlds.

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter to Begin New Demonstration Phase

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter to Begin New Demonstration Phase

This new Hubble image of the Necklace Nebula uses advanced processing techniques to create an improved and fresh view of this intriguing object.

Hubble Views a Dazzling Cosmic Necklace

Hubble Views a Dazzling Cosmic Necklace

Windy regions high in the atmosphere can transport pollutants like dust or soot thousands of miles around the world and disrupt everyday life.

In a First, Scientists Map Particle-Laden Rivers in the Sky

In a First, Scientists Map Particle-Laden Rivers in the Sky

Hubble is giving astronomers a rare look at a Jupiter-sized, still-forming planet that is feeding off material surrounding a young star.

Hubble Watches How a Giant Planet Grows

Hubble Watches How a Giant Planet Grows

The Mars Helicopter will extend its range, speed, and flight duration on Flight Four.

With Goals Met, NASA to Push Envelope with Ingenuity Mars Helicopter

With Goals Met, NASA to Push Envelope with Ingenuity Mars Helicopter

A suite of scientific balloons is about to lift off carrying instruments that will help scientists understand the connection between the Sun and Earth.

Lofted by NASA Balloons, New Experiments Will Study Sun-Earth System

Lofted by NASA Balloons, New Experiments Will Study Sun-Earth System

Nayi Castro serves as OSIRIS-REx mission operations manager or "MOM” for short. She shares her thoughts on OSIRIS-REx leaving Bennu.

OSIRIS-REx 'MOM' Says Goodbye to an Asteroid

OSIRIS-REx 'MOM' Says Goodbye to an Asteroid

NASA's digital communications work received six nominations in a variety of categories.

NASA Receives Six 2021 Webby Nominations

NASA Receives Six 2021 Webby Nominations

Scientists have found fragments of titanium blasting out of a famous supernova.

How Stars Explode

How Stars Explode