/r/nasa
r/NASA is for anything related to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; the latest news, events, current and future missions, and more.
Welcome to r/NASA
/r/NASA is for anything related to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; the latest news, events, current and future missions, and more.
Note: r/nasa is an unofficial forum and not representative of NASA or the US government
Please try to keep everything posted relevant to NASA.
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Rule #1: All submissions must be related to NASA
The focus of r/NASA is primarily around NASA itself and the work it does. Submissions and comments should reflect that focus.
Rule #2: Only images with content directly related to NASA are allowed
Drawings/artwork, astrophotography (not from NASA), pictures of Legos, memes, screenshots, image macros, etc. are generally not permitted. Images should be direct links to the original NASA image whenever possible, otherwise a source for the image must be provided in the comments. Submitted images with requests for identification ("what is this?") will be removed.
Certain exceptions are made on Creative Sunday, please see the wiki page for details.
Rule #3: Video submissions must come from an official NASA or related account.
Video submissions must come from an official source (ie.. NASA or ESA). Other content may be approved at the discretion of moderators. Links to the "NASA live stream - Earth From Space LIVE Feed | Incredible ISS live stream of earth from space" or similar videos (including UFO videos, etc.) will be removed and posters subject to a ban.
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Posts/comments linking to fundraising, merchant, or petition sites (e.g. kickstarter, Amazon, change.org, etc.) are not permitted.
Rule #5: No clickbait / conspiracy theories
Clickbait, conspiracy theories, and similar posts will be removed. Offenders are subject to permanent ban.
Rule #6: No duplicate posts of the same event/subject
Duplicate posts of the same event/subject will be removed.
Rule #7: No blogspam or websites with stolen/scraped content
Links to blogs or similar sites that are primarily just reposting content from an original source (e.g.nasa.gov) are prohibited.
Rule #8: No low effort posts
Low-effort posts will be removed. Examples of low-effort posts are those which can be easily found with an Internet search (e.g., “When did Apollo 11 launch?”).
Rule #9: All posts and comments must be Safe for School
All posts and comments must use "Safe For School" language and content.
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Notwithstanding any other rule of r/nasa, moderators have the complete discretion to remove a post or comment at any time for reasons including but not limited to: violation of Reddit rules, the need to maintain a positive atmosphere, trolling, or any reason that violates the spirit if not the letter of any r/nasa rules.
r/NASA AMAs
Most recent AMA:
- Former NASA flight surgeon D.K. Broadwell, MD, MPH
Links to previous AMAs can be found on the wiki page.
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See Also
Current NASA Missions:
- /r/APOD
- /r/CuriosityRover
- /r/HiRISE
- /r/InSightLander
- /r/ISS
- /r/JamesWebb (JWST)
- /r/JunoMission
- /r/LucyMission
- /r/PerseveranceRover/
- /r/OSIRIS-REx
- /r/SpaceLaunchSystem
Past NASA Missions:
Other Space Agencies/Companies:
- /r/AndoyaSpace
- /r/BlueOrigin
- /r/ESA (Europe)
- /r/ISRO (India)
- /r/JAXA (Japan)
- r/NorthropGrumman/
- /r/Roscosmos/
- /r/SpaceX
- /r/ULA (United Launch Alliance)
- /r/VirginGalactic/
Topical subreddits:
/r/nasa
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Mars mission
Realistically, do you think we will see man walk on Mars in the next 20 - 30 years? I’m almost 40 & really want to see it in my lifetime
14:35 UTC
Apollo 11 Saturn V paint pattern.
I was recently gifted a scale model of the Apollo 11 rocket, complete with all stages and lunar lander.
Having some trouble finding a good reference for the color patterns on the Saturn V as well as the lander and command module.
Curious if anyone knows of a possible source for the schematics? So far the best I am finding is just pictures of various Saturn rockets but it looks like they were not all the same and I would like to know the patterns and colors all the way around. There has been some question as to whether or not the kits directions have it correct.
22:47 UTC
ISS Expedition 69 Pin
I Collect Nasa ISS Expedition pins. Expedition 69 and onward do not seem to be available. Does anyone know what’s up with this? Does anyone know where I can acquire these pins? I have never had problems finding and buying pins from NASA online stores. Thanks in advance!
22:15 UTC
NASA TOPS Open Science 101
I did the online course and received the badge,however I see other people who have done it receive a mailed package.This package included stickers and the certificate printed in a book.I’d like to receive this.Does anyone else who’s taken this course know how we gain it?
21:38 UTC
Idea for a YouTube video series about the Saturn V
I would describe each section. I want to go to details like the explosive bolts, the escape rocket, details of the rocket engines on each part. And do it all in metric, to attract those outside the US. Any discussion, pointers for sources besides Wikipedia? I do have a Lego model and also a book of details. And I want to try to splice in videos and pictures.
02:41 UTC
Why does Perseverance leave the sample tubes on the surface?
Why doesn't it keep them stored internally until the recovery mission arrives? Wouldn't it be simpler to have the recovery rover just meet with Perseverance instead of finding the individual tubes left on the surface? Are there more factors that I'm missing?
22:39 UTC
Math/Geometry Videos
Does anyone remember or better yet, have a link to some old videos that used to air on NASA TV in the 1990s. They were narrated videos of geometry and trigonometry with classical music in the background. They were super well done and helped me understand the subject so much better! Thanks!
15:44 UTC
I took an incredible shot of Cape Canaveral this evening
The VAB is visible in the middle, 39A and 39B are lit up on the left.
01:54 UTC
Apollo 11: Landing on the Moon
21:20 UTC
When will Soyuz retire?
The spacecraft is so old I come to wonder why Russia still makes them and when they will retire Soyuz.
23:59 UTC
Where am I able to find/download Pioneer Venus data and the Magellan south pole images?
hello, I am creating my own seamless maps of Venus and I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find Pioneer Venus data to fill in gaps in the Magellan SAR and altimetric maps as well as a download the high resolution south pole map which I have a hard time finding everywhere except QuickMap. Is there a site where I can download this data, or do I have to order pioneer stuff from an archive and try to get my hands on the Magellan CDs?
20:25 UTC
How to cultivate toddlers' interests in the universe/space? What NASA resources can parents refer to?
I have a strong passion for the universe and space, and I would love to instill this hobby in my toddler as well. I have already looked into some NASA kids' resources, but I am still open to hearing more suggestions. Thank you.
11:07 UTC
What, in your opinion is/was NASA's finest moment?
There are movies depicting major events in NASA's history and you may hear a character say "I believe this will be our [NASA's] finest hour." or similar (as in Apollo 13).
Historically, or contemporarily, speaking - what do you think NASA's finest hour has been? It could be a moment in time, an event, a period, or even an achievement. It could be a landing, a device, an invention, cultural impact, or whatever is meaningful to you. Just interested in hearing your opinions!
05:17 UTC
The path Saturn V took across America for it's Manufacturing
11:41 UTC