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Teen NASA Intern Helps Discover Massive New Planet

A 17-year-old intern working with NASA played a key role in the discovery of a massive new exoplanet nearly 6.9 times the size of Earth—an extraordinary achievement made just days after beginning the internship.

The planet was identified using data from advanced space telescopes, demonstrating how innovative technology and fresh perspectives can lead to remarkable scientific breakthroughs. Discoveries like this provide valuable insights into distant solar systems and reveal the incredible diversity of worlds that exist beyond our own.

This milestone stands as a powerful reminder that curiosity, dedication, and passion for science can lead to groundbreaking discoveries—regardless of age.

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I came across a fascinating scientific insight from NASA on X and felt like sharing it with you.
As the astronauts of Artemis II travel hour by hour closer to the Moon, the entire world is watching closely, imagining the view outside their windows. One of the most striking features they’ll observe on the lunar surface is the countless craters scattered across it. Especially on the Moon’s far side, these craters appear in enormous numbers.
According to NASA, these craters are not just simple holes — they are like a living record of our solar system’s history.
Just like the Moon, Earth was also struck by massive meteors and asteroids in the distant past (you probably remember what happened to the dinosaurs!). However, we don’t see many craters on Earth today. That’s because Earth is a constantly changing, active planet. Plate tectonics, weather conditions like rain and wind, and volcanic activity have gradually erased most of these ancient impact marks.
In contrast, the Moon has no atmosphere and no active geological processes. Because of this, even craters formed billions of years ago remain almost unchanged. That’s why the Moon helps us understand Earth’s hidden past.
A massive scar still visible on Earth!
Although most craters on Earth have faded away, a few large ones are still clearly visible from space. One of the best examples is the Manicouagan Crater.
Formed around 200 million years ago by a massive asteroid about 5 km in size, this विशाल impact created a crater nearly 70 km wide. Today, it is filled with water, forming a stunning ring-shaped structure.
This incredible photo was captured by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. While exercising near the Cupola — the station’s large observation window — the astronaut spotted this massive crater below, paused mid-workout, and took the shot!
While astronauts in Earth’s orbit observe impact craters from above, the Artemis II crew will soon witness these lunar craters up close with their own eyes.
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3 months ago | [YT] | 5

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Far beyond the edge of our solar system, Voyager 1 continues its journey through interstellar space, now more than 15 billion miles away from Earth. Launched in 1977 by NASA, it has become the most distant human-made object ever created.
Powered by a slowly fading nuclear generator, the spacecraft’s lifespan is being extended by carefully shutting down its instruments one by one. Once the center of everything we knew, the Sun now appears from Voyager’s perspective as just another distant star.
Even in its silent journey, Voyager 1 carries the Voyager Golden Record—a collection of human voices, music, and messages. It was never meant to return to Earth. Instead, its purpose is to remain as a timeless marker of humanity’s existence in the vastness of the universe.
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3 months ago | [YT] | 3

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Just before slipping behind the Moon’s far side, the Artemis II crew took a final, breathtaking look back at Earth 🌍 a quiet reminder of how small yet beautiful our home truly is.
Photo Credit: NASA
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3 months ago | [YT] | 9

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Not just the Moon… a story frozen in time

Through NASA’s Artemis mission, astronauts are capturing breathtaking close-ups of the Moon’s विशाल craters—revealing textures, shadows, and terrain shaped billions of years ago.

Every shot isn’t just a photo… it’s a piece of history being uncovered.
And the closer we explore, the more secrets the Moon begins to share.

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NASA has unveiled the first breathtaking images captured by the Artemis II crew during their historic lunar flyby. One standout photo shows a mesmerizing “Earthset,” where our planet slowly disappears beyond the Moon’s horizon as the astronauts journey toward the far side.
This powerful moment mirrors the legendary “Earthrise” image taken in 1968 by astronaut William Anders during the Apollo 8 mission—the first time humans traveled to the Moon. A new mission, a new perspective, but the same sense of wonder
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3 months ago | [YT] | 10

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During their lunar flyby, the Artemis II crew captured a stunning image at 3:41 p.m. EDT (1941 UTC) on April 6, 2026, showcasing the concentric rings of the Orientale basin—one of the Moon’s youngest and best-preserved impact craters.

These rings give scientists a rare glimpse into how massive impacts shape planetary surfaces, helping us better understand the Moon’s geological history.

At the 10 o’clock edge of the basin, two smaller craters are visible. The crew has suggested naming them Integrity and Carroll, highlighting how astronaut observations can directly support real-time science and lunar mapping.

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3 months ago | [YT] | 3

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Exploring the incredible Orientale Basin

One of the Moon’s most stunning impact craters, revealed here through gravity mapping. Those colorful rings aren’t just beautifulthey show hidden structures beneath the surface formed by a massive collision billions of years ago.

Space never ceases to amaze.

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3 months ago | [YT] | 1

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A Historic Milestone in Lunar Exploration: First Complete View of the Orientale Basin from the Artemis II Mission
Thanks to NASA’s Artemis II mission, astronauts have, for the first time in the history of space exploration, successfully captured a complete image of one of the Moon’s largest and most mysterious regions—the Orientale Basin.
This remarkable photograph, taken with exceptional clarity and fine detail, offers the scientific community an entirely new perspective on our celestial neighbor.
This achievement marks a significant leap forward in space science and serves as a powerful preview of the countless cosmic wonders that humanity is yet to discover through future space exploration.

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