Earthrise: A Conversation with Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders
On Dec. 24, 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders became the first humans to orbit the Moon, and the first to witness the magnificent sight […]
Topic: Earth
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Earthrise: A Conversation with Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders
NASA’s Search for Life on Mars
How will we know if there is life on Mars? What geological clues can our Martian orbiters and rovers search for and collect samples of to return home to Earth? […]
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NASA’s Search for Life on Mars
The Secrets behind Earth’s Multi-colored Glow
What does our planet look like from space? Most are familiar with the beloved images of the blue marble or pale blue dot — Earth from 18,000 and 3.7 billion […]
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The Secrets behind Earth’s Multi-colored Glow
Operation Earth: Wildfires
When it comes to wildfires, NASA leverages its unique perspective from space to formulate predictive analysis, contribute to active fire monitoring, and assist in post-fire recovery and rehabilitation. Using 2017’s […]
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Operation Earth: Wildfires
NASA Explorers: The Snow Below
Snow is one part of the cryosphere that many of us have actually encountered, but it also plays a crucial role in regulating Earth’s climate. Through decades of remote sensing, […]
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NASA Explorers: The Snow Below
NASA Explorers: The Launch
It’s 5 a.m. on a normal September day and NASA Explorers have gathered in a California field to watch a rocket launch light up the pre-dawn sky. On board the […]
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NASA Explorers: The Launch
NASA Explorers: High Mountain Glaciers
They’re rivers of ice, slowly flowing down the sides of mountains, and they currently have an outsized role in sea level rise. NASA Explorers is taking us high into the […]
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NASA Explorers: High Mountain Glaciers
NASA Explorers: Glacial Pace
NASA Explorers study Earth’s glaciers and ice sheets more than almost any other part of the cryosphere. As they melt and change, glaciers and ice sheets dramatically affect sea level […]
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NASA Explorers: Glacial Pace
NASA Explorers: Frozen Worlds
You have to start somewhere when looking for life away from Earth. Many NASA Explorers look for places with water ice, including distant moons like Enceladus and Europa. This week, […]
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NASA Explorers: Frozen Worlds
NASA Explorers: The New Normal
As the planet warms, fire seasons burn year-round and more areas are becoming flammable. NASA Explorers are studying how fires are changing with the climate and tracking how landscapes change […]
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