This graphic shows a simulation of a WFIRST observation of M31, also known as the Andromeda galaxy. Hubble used more than 650 hours to image areas outlined in blue. Using WFIRST, covering the entire galaxy would take only three hours.Credits: DSS, R. Gendle, NASA, GSFC, ASU, STScI, B. F. Williams… Read more“NASA Approves Development of Universe-Studying, Planet-Finding Mission”
Month: March 2020
NASA to Reveal Name of Next Mars Rover, Hold Media Teleconference
NASA will unveil the name of the agency’s next Mars rover, currently known as Mars 2020, during a live event on NASA Television at 1:30 p.m. EST Thursday, March 5, followed by a media teleconference at 3:30 p.m. about the mission and the naming. In addition to airing live on NASA… Read more“NASA to Reveal Name of Next Mars Rover, Hold Media Teleconference”