NASA Live isn't a single specific program, but rather a way for you to connect with various live events and ongoing activities at NASA. Think of it as a digital front row seat to space exploration and scientific discovery!
Here's a breakdown of what "NASA Live" generally encompasses:
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Live Streams of Events: This is a major component. You can often watch live broadcasts of:
- Rocket Launches: Witness the power and excitement as spacecraft head into orbit. Today, for example, you could have watched the coverage of the rendezvous and docking of the 32nd SpaceX commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station.
- Spacewalks (EVAs): See astronauts working outside the International Space Station. There's even a news conference scheduled on April 24th about a U.S. Spacewalk.
- News Conferences: Stay informed about the latest NASA announcements, mission updates, and scientific findings.
- Mission Control Activities: Get a glimpse behind the scenes of ongoing missions.
- Educational Events: Participate in live Q&As with astronauts and scientists.
- Rocket Launches: Witness the power and excitement as spacecraft head into orbit. Today, for example, you could have watched the coverage of the rendezvous and docking of the 32nd SpaceX commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station.
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Live Views from the International Space Station (ISS): You can often find continuous live video feeds from cameras mounted on the ISS, offering incredible views of Earth from space. Sometimes, if the external cameras are unavailable, you might see previously recorded Earth views.
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NASA+: The Streaming Platform: NASA has transitioned from broadcasting via satellite to their new, free streaming platform called NASA+. This is the primary place to watch live and on-demand programming. You can access it through their website or the NASA app.
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Social Media and Other Platforms: NASA also uses platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook to stream live events and share updates.
How to Access NASA Live:
- NASA Website (nasa.gov/live): This is a central hub for finding live streams and upcoming events.
- NASA+ (plus.nasa.gov): Explore their dedicated streaming platform for live and on-demand content.
- NASA App: Download the official NASA app on your mobile device to watch live streams and videos.
- YouTube (NASA channel): Subscribe to the official NASA YouTube channel for live broadcasts and archived videos.
- Twitch (NASA channel): Follow NASA on Twitch for live streams and interactive content.
In short, NASA Live provides various avenues for the public to directly experience the excitement and progress of space exploration and scientific endeavors in real-time.
Hubble Zooms in on Shrapnel from an Exploded Star
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled in stunning detail a small section of the expanding remains of a massive star that exploded about 8,000 years ago. Called the Veil Nebula, the debris is one of the best-known supernova remnants, deriving its name from its delicate, draped filamentary structures.
The entire nebula is 110 light-years across, covering six full moons on the sky as seen from Earth, and resides about 2,100 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus, the Swan. This 3-D visualization flies across a small portion of the Veil Nebula as photographed by the Hubble Space Telescope.