Happy Birthday Nasa: What Did They See On Your Special Day?
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to have an entire space agency celebrating your special day? Well, if you have a birthday that falls in June and you are a Nasa enthusiast, that dream has come true! A lot of amazing things have been seen on your birthday over the years by Nasa, and here’s a look at some of the most amazing discoveries and observations made throughout Nasa’s journey into space.
Astronomical Discoveries
Nasa has made some incredible astronomical discoveries over the years and on your birthday, they may have made some of the most amazing ones! Your birthday could be the day that they discovered a new planet, star, or one that’s still out there waiting to be discovered! It could also be the day they spotted a comet or an asteroid. In 2018, on this day, an international team of astronomers found what they believe is the smallest star ever observed, measuring around 2/3 of our Sun!
Space Explorations
On your birthday, Nasa may have been exploring the outer reaches of our Solar System! On this day in 2017, the Cassini spacecraft ended its mission in spectacular fashion as it ended its journey by plunging into Saturn’s atmosphere. On your birthday in 2006, the New Horizons spacecraft launched, on its journey to explore Pluto, which it made an incredible flyby of in 2015. Also, In 2016, the Juno spacecraft began its mission to Jupiter, which it continues today!
Space Observations
On your birthday, Nasa could have also been observing the stars from Earth. The Hubble Telescope has been observing space since its launch in 1990 and on your birthday, it could have been looking at distant galaxies and nebulae. The Spitzer Space Telescope is another amazing space telescope that has shed new light on our universe. In 2020, it was looking at galaxies that existed several billion years ago! Also, on your birthday, this year, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is analyzing the area between stars and could possibly find new exoplanets that it finds.
Whether it’s making amazing discoveries, exploring deep space, or simply observing the stars, Nasa has been busy on your birthday over the years! So, on your special day, take a moment to appreciate the fantastic accomplishments made by Nasa and the incredible research and exploration that they’ve done. From all of us here at Nasa, Happy Birthday!