Shimmering Region of Star Formation
NASA is celebrating the 36th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope with a stunning new look at the Trifid Nebula, a star-forming region about 5,000 light-years away where powerful ultraviolet light from massive stars has carved out a glowing bubble, triggering new waves of star birth.
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A Fresh Look at the Crab Nebula
This image that NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured of the Crab Nebula, paired with its past observations and those of other telescopes, allows astronomers to study how the supernova remnant is expanding and evolving over time.
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NASA Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday
Our spirit of adventure and innovation will raise our nation to new heights.
From the earliest days of exploration, to the first steps on the Moon and the missions shaping our future, NASA represents the spirit of discovery that defines our nation. As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial, Freedom 250 highlights how innovation, courage, and scientific leadership have carried America forward — and how NASA continues to expand the frontier for the next generation.
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