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A planetary smash-up
A comet collided with Jupiter 30 years ago, and the resulting images still inspire awe and wonder today.
Rockets rock!
Rockets are an integral part of spaceflight, and this week they get the attention and admiration they deserve.
Getting a good look at what’s out there
From taking hundreds of thousands of photos of Mars to scanning the skies for asteroids, humanity is keeping an eye on our cosmic neighborhood.
Making history, making waves, and making LEGO
The first-ever samples from the lunar farside are here on Earth, Titan’s seas are wavy, and you can make LEGO bricks from space dust to build lunar habitats.
Now you see me…
Where and when to spot the ISS, learn what asteroids are made of, and search for life in the Cosmos.
Space superlatives
From the largest and most active volcanoes in space to the exoplanet with the “best hair,” this week is all about superlatives.
Happy little accidents
Sometimes science happens by accident. Other times, it goes exactly to plan.
Old becomes new
A star will become visible in the night sky, and old data from Venus yield new discoveries.
Mars rovers, helicopters, and sunsets
This week brings updates on the next missions to rove — and maybe even fly — over the surface of Mars.
A certain flair for solar activity
The Sun was in the spotlight this week, with a huge solar storm and the biggest solar flare in over a decade.
Can you imagine?
From visionary technologies to unusual planetary views, this week’s Downlink will challenge your imagination.
Wow! But also, yikes!
Photos and news from space to inspire, amaze, and even scare you a little.
Volcanoes are so hot right now
From Mars to Io, volcanoes top the list of hottest things in space right now — both literally and figuratively.
Scratching the surface
The latest news on missions to search for ice and water beneath planetary surfaces.
A sight to remember
For hundreds of millions of people, the Sun and Moon put on an astonishing show this week. Here are our eclipse highlights and more.
Space: See it, hear it, feel it, predict it
From spotting comets to hearing eclipses and predicting solar emissions, there are many ways to experience space phenomena.
Keeping an eye on things
Measuring changes in the Moon’s size, watching for eruptions on the Sun’s surface, and monitoring budget developments.
Hidden depths and a cosmic mystery
Jupiter has much more going on beneath its outer clouds, and NASA invites players to unravel a fictional mystery.
Transits are cool, but…
A moon transiting the Sun is awesome, but still doesn’t quite compare to a total solar eclipse. Learn why, find out about Europa Clipper’s message in a bottle, and more.
Science to satisfy curiosity
The Curiosity rover is climbing a mountain to gain knowledge. Bringing back Mars samples will gain us even more.