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In February 2021, the robot "Perseverance" landed successfully on Mars. However, this success was never a given. The film shows the difficult work involved in developing the robot, right up to its successful landing. The new robot NASA sent to Mars is called "Perseverance". Its mission? To search for evidence of past life on the Red Planet - an important and ambitious endeavor. It took years to design the space probe and its small helicopter drone, called "Ingenuity". This documentary follows the rover's development, right up to its landing in the Jezero Crater on February 18, 2021. The mission proved to be a complete success: the robot landed safely and all the instruments on board functioned smoothly. As a result, "Perseverance" was able to deliver high-resolution images of Mars. But getting there was an arduous journey for all involved. On site, "Perseverance" takes samples from the crater, which scientists believe was once a river delta. Geological traces of past life - so-called biosignatures - could be hidden in the rock. Eventually, these samples will be brought back to Earth for analysis. Among other things, they could provide insights into possible life on Mars. The four-pound mini-helicopter "Ingenuity", which traveled in the belly of the rover, is now carrying out a series of test flights. These are the first of their kind to be undertaken on another planet. Another task of "Perseverance" is to test an innovative technology for extracting oxygen from the atmosphere. It is hoped that the gas can be used as fuel -- or to supply oxygen for future manned flights to Mars.

Following the shadow of the total solar eclipse, a NASA astronaut returns safely from the space station, and our lunar-roving robot gets some new hardware … a few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA! Video Producer: Andre Valentine Video Editor: Andre Valentine Narrator: Emanuel Cooper Music: Universal Production Music Credit: NASA

NASA's exploration of our oceans from space spans a rich history. Delving into the depths of our oceans unveils the mysteries of our own planet, our home. Therefore, NASA remains steadfast in leading the way in oceanic research.

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station. Got a question or comment? Use #AskNASA to talk to us. Learn more about the important research being operated on Station: https://www.nasa.gov/iss-science For more information about STEM on Station: https://www.nasa.gov/stemonstation

Observa imágenes en directo del eclipse solar total este 8 de abril de 2024 mientras recorre Norteamérica, desde Mazatlán hasta la costa este de Canadá. Un experto de la NASA te acompañará durante esta experiencia y responderá a tus preguntas. Envía tus preguntas a #preguntaNASA. Acompáñanos en esta transmisión completamente en español. #eclipse #nasaenespañol #eclipsesolartotal

NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free moderates a panel at the 39th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The discussion will center on how mission success depends on teamwork. Participants include: • Kenneth Bowersox, associate administrator, Space Operations at NASA Headquarters in Washington • Dr. Nicola Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters • Robert Gibbs, associate administrator, Mission Support Directorate, NASA Headquarters • Catherine Koerner, associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development, NASA Headquarters • Dr. Kurt Vogel, associate administrator, Space Technology Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters The Space Symposium is the premier U.S. space policy and program forum for all sectors of the space industry. Hosted by the Space Foundation, the event welcomes more than 10,000 people from around the world, including speakers, attendees, exhibitors, media, volunteers, educators, and students. Credit: NASA

NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System could advance future space travel and expand our understanding of our Sun and Solar System.

On April 8, 2024, North America's last total solar eclipse until 2045 moved across the continent. It made landfall in Mexico, crossed the United States from Texas to Maine, and departed across Canada’s Atlantic coast. This video offers viewers highlights of the eclipse from NASA's live commentary. Different vantage points include the International Space Station, WB-57 aircraft, and 12 telescopes stationed across North America. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky darkens as if it were dawn or dusk. Learn more about this total solar eclipse: https://go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024 Track this eclipse path: https://go.nasa.gov/eclipseexplorer Editor: Phil Sexton Credit: NASA #nasa #Eclipse #TotalSolarEclipse

Advancing Moon mobility for Artemis astronauts, getting ready for the total solar eclipse, and a milestone engine test for our Artemis Moon rocket … a few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA!

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers the keynote address at the 39th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. During the keynote, Melroy will reinforce our commitment to responsible exploration of the solar system for future generations. The Space Symposium is the premier U.S. space policy and program forum for all sectors of the space industry. Hosted by the Space Foundation, the event welcomes more than 10,000 people from around the world, including speakers, attendees, exhibitors, media, volunteers, educators, and students. Credit: NASA #39Space #SpaceSymposium

Watch live with us as a total solar eclipse moves across North America on April 8, 2024, traveling through Mexico, across the United States from Texas to Maine, and out across Canada’s Atlantic coast. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. From 1 to 4 p.m. EDT (1700 to 2000 UTC) on April 8, we’ll share conversations with experts and provide telescope views of the eclipse from several sites along the eclipse path. Throughout the broadcast, send us your questions in the chat using #askNASA for a chance to have them answered live. WARNING: Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. Indirect viewing methods, such as pinhole projectors, can also be used to experience an eclipse. For more on how to safely view this eclipse: https://go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024Safety Review our eclipse safety guidelines: https://go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024Safety Learn more about the total solar eclipse: https://go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024 Track the eclipse path: https://go.nasa.gov/eclipseexplorer Credit: NASA #NASA #Eclipse #TotalSolarEclipse

Watch a telescope feed of a total solar eclipse moving across North America on April 8, 2024, traveling through Mexico, across the United States from Texas to Maine, and exiting North America along Canada’s coast. Weather permitting, we will provide live views of the eclipse from several locations across the eclipse path, including showing the partially eclipsed Sun in different wavelengths of light. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth and briefly covers the full disk of the Sun. This reveals the Sun’s wispy, white outer atmosphere, called the corona. Weather permitting, people throughout most of North and Central America, including all of the contiguous United States, will be able to view at least a partial solar eclipse. These telescope feeds are provided courtesy of our partners and collaborators. A full list of the telescope locations and providers is coming soon. Review our total solar eclipse safety guidelines: go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024Safety Credit: NASA Telescope Operator Credits: Mazatlán, Mexico Credit: NASA Solar System Exploration Research Institute (SSERVI) Team Torreón, Mexico Credit: Bill Dean & Aaron Rosen of the Exploratorium Kerrville, Texas Credit: Katherine Troche of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific Junction, Texas Credit: Bill Dean & Aaron Rosen of the Exploratorium Dallas, Texas Credit: Vanessa Thomas of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Russellville, Arkansas Credit: Joseph Matus of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Carbondale, Illinois Credit: Bob Baer of Southern Illinois University Indianapolis, Indiana Credit: Dayna Thompson & John Millis of Ball State University / Brown Planetarium Cleveland, Ohio Credit: Salvatore Oriti of NASA Glenn Research Center Niagara Falls, New York Credit: Jessica Balena of the Potomac Animal Wellness Services Tupper Lake, New York Credit: Seth McGowan of the Adirondack Sky Center Houlton, Maine Credit: David Bowman of NASA Langley Research Center #NASA #Eclipse #TotalSolarEclipse #TelescopeFeed

Watch live as NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus return home from the International Space Station. Their Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft will head for a parachute-assisted landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan at 3:17 a.m. EDT Saturday, April 6 (0717 UTC). O’Hara is completing a mission spanning 204 days in space that covered 3,264 orbits of the Earth and 86.5 million miles.

New NASA and Durham University simulations put forth a theory of the origin of Saturn’s rings and icy moons – they may have formed following a massive collision between two moons orbiting the gas giant. The simulations used in this research are some of the most detailed of their kind to study the formation of Saturn’s rings and potentially habitable icy moons. Learn more: go.nasa.gov/3ti6eCw Video credit: NASA/Jacob Kegerreis/Luís Teodoro Music Provided by Universal Production Music: Cyclic Marimba by Eric Chevalier. NASA's Ames Research Center is located in California's Silicon Valley. Follow us on social media to hear about the latest developments in space, science, technology, and aeronautics.

NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara is returning home after six months aboard the International Space Station. During her time on the orbiting laboratory, O’Hara contributed to dozens of scientific investigations and technology demonstrations to prepare for future space exploration missions and generate innovations and benefits for humanity on Earth.

NASA astronauts Jeanette Epps and Tracy C. Dyson talk about the April 8 total solar eclipse and their vantage point from the orbital outpost soaring 260 miles above the Earth. Watch the #eclipse live... https://go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024Live

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station. Got a question or comment? Use #AskNASA to talk to us.

What are some skywatching highlights in April 2024? Catch Mars and Saturn rising, and Jupiter hangs out with Comet 12P. Plus NASA has you covered for the total eclipse whether you're headed to totality or watching from afar.

Meet the 24th Martian sample collected by NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover – “Comet Geyser,” a sample taken from a region of Jezero Crater that is especially rich in carbonate, a mineral linked to habitability. When the rover used its abrasion bit to grind away the surface of the rock, cameras showed interesting and diverse textures. It also spotted silica and carbonate, minerals that scientists know have the highest potential to preserve signs of ancient life on Earth. Could it have preserved signs of ancient life on Mars? As of early April 2024, the Perseverance rover has collected and sealed 24 scientifically selected samples inside pristine tubes as part of the Mars Sample Return campaign. The next stage is to get them to Earth for study. Considered one of the highest priorities by the scientists in the Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032, Mars Sample Return would be the first mission to return samples from another planet and provides the best opportunity to reveal the early evolution of Mars, including the potential for ancient life. NASA is teaming with ESA (European Space Agency) on this important endeavor. A key objective for Perseverance's mission on Mars is astrobiology, including the search for signs of ancient microbial life. The rover will characterize the planet's geology and past climate, pave the way for human exploration of the Red Planet, as well as be the first mission to collect and cache Martian rock and regolith (broken rock and dust). Read about all the carefully selected samples: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars-rock-samples Learn more about the Mars Sample Return campaign: https://mars.nasa.gov/msr Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS/JHU-APL/Purdue/USGS

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