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Will Webb be able to observe all the planets in space?
Yes! Webb will be able to observe the planets at or beyond the orbit of Mars, satellites, comets, asteroids, and Kuiper belt objects. Many important molecules, ices, and minerals have strong characteristic signatures at the wavelengths Webb can observe. Webb will also monitor the weather of planets and their moons.
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How does Voyager 1 beam data back to Earth?
The spacecraft’s attitude-control system, which sends telemetry data back to NASA, indicates Voyager 1’s orientation in space and keeps the spacecraft’s high-gain antenna pointed at Earth, enabling it to beam data home.
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What does SpaceX do for a living?
SpaceX also builds and flies Dragon, a space capsule that can carry crew and cargo to the International Space Station. The company eventually plans to fly private astronauts on Dragon. SpaceX is working on a large rocket and spacecraft system called Starship that will be able to carry massive payloads to space.
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Where is Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 now?
Voyager 1 is in "Interstellar space" and Voyager 2 is currently in the "Heliosheath" — the outermost layer of the heliosphere where the solar wind is slowed by the pressure of interstellar gas.
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Where is Webb launched and deployed?
From arrival at the ESA launch Facility in Kourou French Guiana, through launch and deployment, the pages linked below are your starting point for exploring Webb’s launch and commissioning.
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How often does the International Space Station take pictures of Earth?
A special high definition feed from NASA Television on Earth Day, April 22, which features views of Earth captured by cameras aboard the International Space Station. The space station and its crew orbit Earth once every 90 minutes from an altitude of approximately 220 miles.
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What does Viper stand for?
NASA’s Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER, is a mobile robot that will go to the South Pole of the Moon to get a close-up view of the location and concentration of water ice that could eventually be harvested to sustain human exploration on the Moon, Mars — and beyond.
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How far below sea level is the shark volcano?
Scientists estimate the summit of the sharkcano itself lies 20 meters (65 feet) below sea level. The base of the volcano connects to the seafloor in the area, which is 1.2 kilometers (.75 miles) down. Scientists have been studying the sharks within the volcano since they observed them in 2015.
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What is the X-15 space shuttle?
The X-15 set speed and altitude records in the 1960s, reaching the edge of outer space and returning with valuable data used in aircraft and spacecraft design.
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How can I explore the Earth with worldview?
View Earth’s frozen regions with the Arctic and Antarctic views. Take a look at current natural events like tropical storms, volcanic eruptions, wildfires and icebergs at the touch of a button using the “Events” tab. Explore your Earth your way with Worldview today! #NASA4Earth Learn more about Earth Day: www.nasa.gov/earthday.
