Space Science Inst @spacescienceins

The Space Science Institute (SSI) is a nonprofit, public benefit 501(c)(3) corporation specializing in science research, discovery, and education. spacescience.org Joined July 2016

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ARCHIVED NASA Exoplanets @NASAExoplanets

4 years ago

We've discovered fiery, metal-melting planets, and icy worlds far from stars. Weird? It's our wheelhouse. Everything we've found makes us want to know more. go.nasa.gov/3dflOU5

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NASA Solar System @NASASolarSystem

4 years ago

We arrived, we sampled, and now we say goodbye. On May 10, #OSIRISREx will fire its main thrusters and start its long journey back to Earth with more than 60 grams of material from asteroid Bennu on-board. #ToBennuAndBack Join us live as we depart Bennu: go.nasa.gov/3eoxjtT

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NASA JPL @NASAJPL

4 years ago

Excelsior! The #MarsHelicopter completed its 1st one-way trip and 5th flight on Mars. It touched down at its new location, kicking off a new demo phase where we test this new tech and see how it can aid future missions on Mars and other worlds. go.nasa.gov/ingenuity

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NASA @NASA

5 years ago

🚁 #MarsHelicopter Update We're targeting as soon as Monday for the first controlled flight on Mars. Watch with the team as they receive data and find out if they were successful. Meet us in mission control April 19 at 6:15am ET (10:15am UTC): go.nasa.gov/32rmbG5

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Space Science Inst @spacescienceins

5 years ago

Last week @NASA announced nine scientists will join the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) mission. We are excited to confirm two scientists -- Dr. William Farrand and Dr. Gorden Videen -- are part of the Space Science Institute team! SSI press release: spacescience.org/docs/KPLO_PS_S…

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Space Science Inst @spacescienceins

5 years ago

❗UPDATE ❗Abstract submissions are now open until April 10. Please join us for May 17-21 for the "Applications of Statistical Methods and Machine Learning in the Space Sciences" conference! Please spread the news to anyone you think may be interested.

Space Science Inst @spacescienceins

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Space Science Inst @spacescienceins

5 years ago

Don't miss this week's Lab Notes--it covers looking for life on Mars, the future of human exploration on the Red Planet, and features SSI senior research scientist Bill Farrand! The Lab Notes is a series written by another SSI senior research scientist, Travis Metcalfe.

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ARCHIVED - NASA Sun & Space @NASASun

5 years ago

Today is the #SpringEquinox in the Northern Hemisphere! The twice-yearly equinoxes mark the points in Earth’s orbit when the Sun shines directly on the equator with nearly equal lengths of day and night. Read more: go.nasa.gov/30Yo7VH

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NASA Solar System @NASASolarSystem

5 years ago

What are you doing on #PiDay (Sunday, 3/14)? It’s a chance to enjoy some delicious pie, sure, but also a good time to learn how we use math @NASA to explore places like Jupiter with our #JunoMission. 🥧🚀 'Pi in the Sky': go.nasa.gov/3td2ahF More: go.nasa.gov/piday

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ARCHIVED - NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover @NASAPersevere

5 years ago

A quick-look mosaic my team pulled together of the belly pan, now on the surface of Mars. Up next is to check my sampling system now that its cover panel is off. More images: go.nasa.gov/3rGQx2o

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ARCHIVED - NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover @NASAPersevere

5 years ago

The moment that my team dreamed of for years, now a reality. Dare mighty things. #CountdownToMars

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ARCHIVED - NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover @NASAPersevere

5 years ago

I love rocks. Look at these right next to my wheel. Are they volcanic or sedimentary? What story do they tell? Can’t wait to find out. #CountdownToMars mars.nasa.gov/mars2020

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Dr. Jorge Pla-García @JorgePlaGarcia

5 years ago

Infinitas gracias a @mbarreiro_tve por darnos visibilidad y la posibilidad de compartir este hito de la exploración espacial. #MeteoMarciana Go @NASAPersevere!

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Dr. Jorge Pla-García @JorgePlaGarcia

5 years ago

@spacescienceins @NASAPersevere Yaaaaaay. @spacescienceins Jorge Pla-García (myself) is also member of @NASAPersevere mission (member of the Council of Atmosphere for the EDL and member of the MEDA weather instrument of the rover)!