Pluto’s 'Hulk-like' moon Charon may have gotten too big for its own skin. Images from our New Horizons spacecraft suggest that it once had a subsurface ocean that has long since frozen and expanded, causing the moon’s surface to stretch and fracture. Details:http://go.nasa.gov/1Qp7KCo
Want an inside look at astronaut Scott Kelly’s #YearInSpace? Tune in at 5 p.m. EST as he hosts Third Rock Radio: http://go.nasa.gov/211DHMq
Astronomers have measured the rotation of a massive, cloudy planet by observing varied brightness in its atmosphere. The planet is 170 light-years away from Earth. This is the first measurement of the rotation of a massive exoplanet using direct imaging. More:http://go.nasa.gov/1QoMVqC
After years of studies, we’re officially starting a mission designed to help unlock the secrets of the universe — the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST). This spacecraft is set to launch in the mid-2020s and will survey large regions of the sky in near-infrared light. Details:http://nasa.tumblr.com/…/a-wider-set-of-eyes-on-the-universe
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Meet our new space telescope! With a view 100 times bigger than that of our Hubble Space Telescope, the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST) will help unlock secrets of the universe, discover new worlds and advance the search of planets suitable for life. This spacecraft is slated to launch in the mid-2020s. Find out more:http://go.nasa.gov/1KslzUr
Want to #BeAnAstronaut? The deadline for applications is TODAY! Get more information and apply here:https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/423817000
Satellites aren’t small or cheap, or are they? Increasingly powerful technology is starting to come in even smaller packages. Here’s how we turned a smartphone into a satellite business: http://go.nasa.gov/1oLbRTg
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