Author: Astronauts of National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASA.gov brings you the latest images, videos and news from America's space agency. Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. NASA is led by Administrator Jim Bridenstine, NASA's 13th administrator. Before joining NASA, Bridenstine served in the U.S. Congress, representing Oklahoma’s First Congressional District, serving on the Armed Services Committee and the Science, Space and Technology Committee.

Juno spacecraft’s close approach to Jupiter
8 Sep 2017Astronauts of National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Once every 53 days the Juno spacecraft swings close to Jupiter, speeding over its clouds
Solar evaporation ponds near Moab, Utah
6 Sep 2017Astronauts of National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Shadows cast on the landscape show the depth and dimension of the surrounding Utah desert. The Colorado Plateau stands at an average elevation of 1600 meters (5200 feet) above mean sea level.
NASA space station flies over Super Typhoon Noru
5 Sep 2017Astronauts of National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik photographed Super Typhoon Noru in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean on August 1, 2017
The Crab Nebula
2 Sep 2017Astronauts of National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The Crab Nebula, the result of a bright supernova explosion seen by Chinese and other astronomers in the year 1054, is 6,500 light-years from Earth.
Atlas V rocket lifts off
29 Aug 2017Astronauts of National Aeronautics and Space Administration

TDRS-M is the latest spacecraft destined for the agency’s constellation of communications satellites
Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off at Kennedy Space Center
29 Aug 2017Astronauts of National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Liftoff was at 12:31 p.m. EDT this past June. Dragon will bring up more than 6,400 pounds of supplies and new science experiments and equipment for technology research.
Spiraling cloud patterns over Guadalupe Island
27 Aug 2017Astronauts of National Aeronautics and Space Administration

According to Carlos Torres of the Autonomous University of Baja California, the pattern of the swirls depends on the wind intensity.
NASA’s space station flight over the Bahamas
24 Aug 2017Astronauts of National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASA IMAGE OF THE DAY | One of the most recognizable points on the Earth for astronauts to photograph is the Bahamas. Randy Bresnik of NASA shared this Aug. 13 photo from the International Space Station, saying, “The stunning Bahamas were a real treat for us. The vivid turquoise of the water over the reef was absolutely captivating.”