http://www.jpl.nasa.gov Video and audio podcasts from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory feature the latest news on space and science findings from JPL and NASA. Topics include discoveries made by spacecraft studying planets in our solar system, including Mars, Saturn and our home planet, Earth. Missions also study stars and galaxies in our universe. Other topics cover tips for amateur astronomers and updates from the Mars Rover and Cassini missions. en-us no copyright no NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, space, exploration, planets, solar system, Earth, universe, astronomy, JPL, spacecraft, robotics, science audio, video, clips download Video and audio podcasts The latest video and audio features from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Tony Greicius greicius@jpl.nasa.gov http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20090701/mer20090701-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20090701/mer20090701-640-i.m4v Rover Project Manager John Callas explains how getting a test rover stuck in a sandbox on Earth may help get Spirit out of a predicament on Mars. Wednesday, 01 Jul 2009 16:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Rover Project Manager John Callas explains how getting a test rover stuck in a sandbox on Earth may help get Spirit out of a predicament on Mars. JPL engineers drove a test rover into a specially prepared sandbox where it became embedded, simulating Spirit's situation on Mars. Spirit, Free Spirit, rover, Mars, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Callas 2:03 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/earth/aster/asterla20090629/asterla20090629-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/earth/aster/asterla20090629/asterla20090629-640-i.m4v Take a close-up tour of the L.A. area, courtesy of the space-based ASTER instrument. Monday, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Take a close-up tour of the L.A. area, courtesy of the space-based ASTER instrument. Data from the ASTER instrument on NASA's Terra satellite provides views of the L.A. Basin, including Dodger Stadium, the L.A.X. airport and JPL. California, Los Angeles, ASTER, JPL, space, NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1:03 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/earth/aster/asterca20090629/asterca20090629-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/earth/aster/asterca20090629/asterca20090629-640-i.m4v Looking for an inexpensive stay-cation? Join JPL scientist Mike Abrams for a space-based flyover tour of California. Monday, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Looking for an inexpensive stay-cation? Join JPL scientist Mike Abrams for a space-based flyover tour of California. Data from the ASTER instrument on NASA's Terra satellite provide views of the L.A. Basin, San Francisco Bay and more. California, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Joaquin Valley, San Andreas fault, ASTER, JPL, space, NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:14 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20090626/mer20090626-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20090626/mer20090626-640-i.m4v While the Spirit rover is embedded on Mars, engineers are working to create a 'Mars-scape' on Earth to test an escape plan. Friday, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory While the Spirit rover is embedded on Mars, engineers are working to create a 'Mars-scape' on Earth to test an escape plan. While Spirit rover is embedded on Mars, engineers on Earth are working feverishly to design an escape plan. Get the latest from Mars Exploration Rover Project Manager, John Callas, in the first of many "Free Spirit" updates. Mars exploration rovers, Spirit, Red Planet, NASA, JPL, space, astronomy, solar system 1:49 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20090624/cassini20090624-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20090624/cassini20090624-640-i.m4v NASA's Cassini detects salt in ice grains in Saturn's E ring. Wednesday, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory NASA's Cassini detects salt in ice grains in Saturn's E ring. NASA's Cassini has found salt in Saturn's E ring, hinting that the moon Encelaus could have an underground liquid reservoir, perhaps even an ocean. Cassini, Enceladus, Europa, Titan, Callisto, Ganymede, icy moons, salt, sodium, water, subsurface, ocean, Saturn, NASA, JPL 2:35 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20090609/mer20090609-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20090609/mer20090609-640-i.m4v Being a rover on Mars, one can encounter trying times and triumph. Spirit and Opportunity are currently experiencing both. Tuesday, 09 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Being a rover on Mars, one can encounter trying times and triumph. Spirit and Opportunity are currently experiencing both. Being a rover on Mars, one can get into messes it can't get out of alone. Find out how engineers on Earth are working to help Spirit out of her latest pinch on Mars. Mars rovers, MER, solar system, astronomy, NASA, JPL, Spirit, Opportunity, red planet, stuck in soil, 10 mile mark, wheel 3:09 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mro/mroland20090527/mroland20090527-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mro/mroland20090527/mroland20090527-640-i.m4v From space, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is scouting out landing sites for NASA's next Mars rover. Thursday, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory From space, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is scouting out landing sites for NASA's next Mars rover. There are four possible landing sites for the next Mars rover. Scientists and engineers will evaluate all four sites for the future rover, which is scheduled to land on Mars in 2012. Mars Science Laboratory, Mars, rover, planets, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, red planet 3:16 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mro/mro20090527/mro20090527-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mro/mro20090527/mro20090527-640-i.m4v NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter gives us an unprecedented bird's-eye view of the Red Planet. Thursday, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter gives us an unprecedented bird's-eye view of the Red Planet. College student Gregory Villar is studying planetary nebulas as part of his internship at JPL. Mars Science Laboratory, Mars, rover, planets, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, red planet 3:16 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/kepler20090513/jpl-kepler20090513-i.mp3 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/kepler20090513/jpl-kepler20090513-i.mp3 NASA's Kepler mission is starting its hunt for other "Earths" in our galaxy. Wednesday, 13 May 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory NNASA's Kepler mission is starting its hunt for other "Earths" in our galaxy. ASA's Kepler mission is beginning its hunt for Earthlike planets orbiting other stars, an important step toward answering the questions, "Are we alone?" Kepler, planet, planet-finding, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, exoplanet, extrasolar planet, Planetquest 7:30 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/interns/villar/villar20090511-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/interns/villar/villar20090511-640-i.m4v A love of astronomy helped one college student set a course for a variety of science internships at JPL. Monday, 11 May 2009 18:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory A love of astronomy helped one college student set a course for a variety of science internships at JPL. College student Gregory Villar is studying planetary nebulas as part of his internship at JPL. internship, student, college, undergrad, intern, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:33 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/wfpc/20090507/hubble-20090507-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/wfpc/20090507/hubble-20090507-640-i.m4v After more than five years, Spitzer is completing its original assignment to study the cool universe and is now moving on to a new "warm" career. Thursday, 7 May 2009 18:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Two of the unsung heros of NASA's Hubble mission are a camera and the team from JPL that put it all together. NASA's Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2 has done more than take some of the most historic pictures of our cosmos during its 15 plus years in orbit -- it saved the Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble, space, stars, galaxies, universe, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA 4:06 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/spitzer/spitzer20090506/spitzer20090506-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/spitzer/spitzer20090506/spitzer20090506-640-i.m4v After more than five years, Spitzer is completing its original assignment to study the cool universe and is now moving on to a new "warm" career. Wednesday, 6 May 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory After more than five years, Spitzer is completing its original assignment to study the cool universe and is now moving on to a new "warm" career. Spitzer observed star-forming regions, mapped the Milky Way galaxy and more. Now it will spend more time looking at larger patches of sky while continuing to explore the infrared universe. Spitzer, universe, stars, galaxies, infrared, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:18 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/wfpc/20090506/wfpc050609-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/wfpc/20090506/wfpc050609-640-i.m4v JPL's camera aboard Hubble has taken some of the space telescope's most memorable images. The camera will be removed and brought back to Earth during a Hubble servicing mission this month. Wednesday, 6 May 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL's camera aboard Hubble has taken some of the space telescope's most memorable images. The camera will be removed and brought back to Earth during a Hubble servicing mission this month. The JPL-designed and -built Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2 brought the universe to Earth with its images of baby stars, galaxies, supernovas and more. Hubble, stars, space, planets, galaxies, Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2, WFPC2, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA 2:23 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20090504/whatsup20090504-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20090504/whatsup20090504-640-i.m4v The brightest object around gets our attention this month as we take in the sun. Learn about solar observers past and present. Monday, 4 May 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory The brightest object around gets our attention this month as we take in the sun. Learn about solar observers past and present. Astronomers used early telescopes to study the sun. Now spacecraft study the star at the center of our solar system. sun, planets, astronomy, space, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 3:16 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/earth/earth-20090421/earth-20090421-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/earth/earth-20090421/earth-20090421-640-i.m4v What can a water balloon teach us about climate change on Earth? Tuesday, 21 Apr 2009 18:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory What can a water balloon teach us about climate change on Earth? Eighty to 90 percent of the heat from global warming is going into Earth's oceans. Climate change, global warming, Earth, Earth Day, oceans, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 3:49 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20090402/whatsup20090402-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20090402/whatsup20090402-640-i.m4v Take a tour of the Whirlpool galaxy, with views from early astronomers and NASA space telescopes. Monday, 3 Apr 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Take a tour of the Whirlpool galaxy, with views from early astronomers and NASA space telescopes. Take a tour of the Whirlpool galaxy, with views from early astronomers and NASA space telescopes. Galaxy, Whirlpool galaxy, astronomy, stars, space, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 3:00 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/msl/msl20080625/msl20080625-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/msl/msl20080625/msl20080625-640-i.m4v This animation demonstrates how the rover will enter, descend and land on the surface of Mars. Thursday, 26 Mar 2009 18:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory This animation demonstrates how the rover will enter, descend and land on the surface of Mars. The rover is intended to be a roving long-range, long-duration science laboratory that will be a major leap in surface measurements. Mars, Mars Science Laboratory, rover, robot, robotics, planets, space, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:22 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/education/lego20090319/lego20090319-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/education/lego20090319/lego20090319-640-i.m4v Students used Lego robots to compete on a Mars-like obstacle course during an annual robotics competition at JPL. Thursday, 18 Mar 2009 18:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL hosted the 3rd Annual Southern California NASA Explorer Schools Robotics Competition as a way to teach students about robotic exploration. JPL hosted the 3rd Annual Southern California NASA Explorer Schools Robotics Competition as a way to teach students about robotic exploration. Legos, robot, robotics, NASA, JPL, Mars, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:22 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20090316/whatsup20090316-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20090316/whatsup20090316-640-i.m4v Saturn takes center stage this month. Learn how the ringed world has been observed through history. Monday, 17 Mar 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Saturn takes center stage this month. Learn how the ringed world has been observed through history. Saturn has been observed by astronomers and studied by spacecraft. Plus, the planet looks beautiful this month. Saturn, Galileo, International Year of Astronomy, Voyager, Cassini, planets, astronomy, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:55 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/interns/abramyan/abramyan20090305-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/interns/abramyan/abramyan20090305-640-i.m4v Internships at JPL helped one woman build her career as a software engineer working on robotics. Thursday, 26 Feb 2009 14:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Internships at JPL helped one woman build her career as a software engineer working on robotics. JPL software engineer Lucy Abramyan interned in three programs at JPL during high school and college. She is now a software engineer at the lab. internship, space exploration, engineer, Mars Exploration Rovers, ATHLETE, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, robotics 2:47 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20090226/whatsup20090226-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20090226/whatsup20090226-640-i.m4v Take a behind the scenes tour of the Clean Room at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and see the construction of NASA's next mission to Mars. Monday, 2 Mar 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Take a step back in time and see how astronomers like Galileo studied the moon. When you gaze at the moon, you'll see the same views that enchanted and startled ancient astronomers centuries ago. Take a step back in time and see how astronomers like Galileo studied the moon. When you gaze at the moon, you'll see the same views that enchanted and startled ancient astronomers centuries ago. moon, planets, solar system, International Year of Astronomy, Venus, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:55 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/msl/msl20090226/msl20090226-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/msl/msl20090226/msl20090226-640-i.m4v Take a behind the scenes tour of the Clean Room at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and see the construction of NASA's next mission to Mars. Thursday, 26 Feb 2009 14:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Catch highlights of last year's Open House and mark your calendars for this year's event, on May 2 and 3, 2009. Take a behind the scenes tour of the Clean Room at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and see the construction of NASA's next mission to Mars. JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mars rovers exploration solar system astronomy Mars Science Laboratory space red planet clean room Space Assembly Facility Red Planet 4:35 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/openhouse/2008/mars/oh-mars20090220-1280-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/openhouse/2008/mars/oh-mars20090220-1280-i.m4v Catch highlights of last year's Open House and mark your calendars for this year's event, on May 2 and 3, 2009. Thursday, 26 Feb 2009 14:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Rover prototypes were on display during Open House 2008 for missions that will one day explore Mars. Open House 2009 is on May 2 and 3. Rover prototypes were on display during Open House 2008 for missions that will one day explore Mars. Open House 2009 is on May 2 and 3. JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, space, science, planets, robotics, Mars, Saturn, extrasolar 2:21 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/openhouse/2008/cassini/oh-cassini20090220-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/openhouse/2008/cassini/oh-cassini20090220-640-i.m4v Exciting discoveries from the Cassini mission at Saturn were featured at Open House 2008. Open House 2009 is on May 2 and 3. Thursday, 26 Feb 2009 14:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Exciting discoveries from the Cassini mission at Saturn were featured at Open House 2008. Open House 2009 is on May 2 and 3. Exciting discoveries from the Cassini mission at Saturn were featured at Open House 2008. Open House 2009 is on May 2 and 3. JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, space, science, planets, robotics, Saturn, extrasolar, cassini 2:08 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/oco20090219/oco20090219-i.mp3 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/oco20090219/oco20090219-i.mp3 NASA's new Orbiting Carbon Observatory will study carbon dioxide--a major contributor to global warming--in Earth's atmosphere. Thursday, 19 Feb 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory NASA's new Orbiting Carbon Observatory will study carbon dioxide--a major contributor to global warming--in Earth's atmosphere. Where does the carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere come from, and where is it pulled out of the atmosphere and stored? Orbiting Carbon Observatory, carbon, carbon dioxide, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, climate change, global warming 4:15 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/openhouse/2008/why/openhouse2008why-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/openhouse/2008/why/openhouse2008why-640-i.m4v Catch highlights of last year's Open House and mark your calendars for this year's event, on May 2 and 3, 2009. Wednesday, 18 Feb 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Catch highlights of last year's Open House and mark your calendars for this year's event, on May 2 and 3, 2009. JPL's Open House is a free event and open to the public. Models and robots are on display, and scientists and engineers are on hand for questions. JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, space, science, planets, robotics, Mars, Saturn, extrasolar, Earth 4:08 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/europa/europa20090218/europa20090218-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/europa/europa20090218/europa20090218-640-i.m4v Can there be life elsewhere? A proposed mission to Jupiter's icy moons would explore Europa and Ganymede. Wednesday, 18 Feb 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Can there be life elsewhere? A proposed mission to Jupiter's icy moons would explore Europa and Ganymede. Can there be life elsewhere? A proposed mission to Jupiter's icy moons would explore Europa and Ganymede. Cassini, Saturn, solar system, planet, Europa, titan, JPL, moon, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA 3:51 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/titan/titan20090218/titan20090218-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/titan/titan20090218/titan20090218-640-i.m4v A proposed mission to Titan would use a balloon, a lander and an orbiter to explore this Earth-like world. Wednesday, 18 Feb 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory A proposed mission to Titan would use a balloon, a lander and an orbiter to explore this Earth-like world. A proposed mission to Titan would use a balloon, a lander and an orbiter to explore this Earth-like world. Cassini, Saturn, solar system, planet, Europa, titan, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA 3:51 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20090212/mer20090212-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20090212/mer20090212-640-i.m4v Both rovers have had a little trouble recently, but now they're both back on the road and driving again. Thursday, 12 Feb 2009 18:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Both rovers have had a little trouble recently, but now they're both back on the road and driving again. Spirit and Opportunity have had problems with cosmic radiation, memory and even a stubbed toe, but they're still rolling along on Mars. Spirit, Opportunity, Mars rovers, planets, JPL. NASA 2:18 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/oco/oco20090209/oco20090209-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/oco/oco20090209/oco20090209-640-i.m4v The satellite will track vast hidden warehouses of carbon dioxide around Earth. Monday, 9 Feb 2009 16:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory The satellite will track vast hidden warehouses of carbon dioxide around Earth. Earth climate change global warming carbon dioxide pollution CO2 sources sinks emissions fossil fuels. Earth, climate change, Orbiting Carbon Observatory, CO2, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 3:27 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/technology/axel20090204/axel20090204-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/technology/axel20090204/axel20090204-640-i.m4v A yoyo-like rover prototype is being tested to venture into craters that are risky for current robotic explorers. Wednesday, 4 Feb 2009 16:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory A yoyo-like rover prototype is being tested to venture into craters that are risky for current robotic explorers. The Axel rover prototype can get down steep terrain and climb over rocks. Rover, robot, technology, moon, Mars, spacecraft, NASA, planets, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1:17 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/opport20090115/opport20090115-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/opport20090115/opport20090115-640-i.m4v Opportunity landed near a geological treasure trove on Mars - and that was just the beginning of the rover's discoveries. Friday, 16 Jan 2009 16:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Opportunity landed near a geological treasure trove on Mars - and that was just the beginning of the rover's discoveries. Opportunity landed near a geological treasure trove on Mars - and that was just the beginning of the rover's discoveries. mars, mer, stars, astronomy, space, NASA, planets, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:53 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/spirit20090115/spirit20090115-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/spirit20090115/spirit20090115-640-i.m4v NASA's Spirit rover has faced several challenges over the past five years but it's always been 'the little rover that could.' Friday, 16 Jan 2009 16:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory NASA's Spirit rover has faced several challenges over the past five years but it's always been 'the little rover that could.' NASA's Spirit rover has faced several challenges over the past five years but it's always been 'the little rover that could.' mars, mer, stars, astronomy, space, NASA, planets, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:53 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/astronomy/astronomy20090115/astronomy20090115-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/astronomy/astronomy20090115/astronomy20090115-640-i.m4v To celebrate this stargazing year, amateur astronomers around the world are going to encourage their communities to look to the stars. Thursday, 16 Jan 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory To celebrate this stargazing year, amateur astronomers around the world are going to encourage their communities to look to the stars. To celebrate this stargazing year, amateur astronomers around the world are going to encourage their communities to look to the stars. stars, astronomy, space, NASA, planets, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:53 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/astronaut/astronaut20090115/astronaut20080115-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/astronaut/astronaut20090115/astronaut20080115-640-i.m4v Astronaut E. Michael Finke, commander of the Expedition 18 crew currently aboard the International Space Station, has sent a congratulatory video message to NASA's Mars Exploration Rover team in honor of the rovers' fifth anniversary. Thursday, 15 Jan 2009 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Astronaut E. Michael Finke, commander of the Expedition 18 crew currently aboard the International Space Station, has sent a congratulatory video message to NASA's Mars Exploration Rover team in honor of the rovers' fifth anniversary. Astronaut E. Michael Finke, commander of the Expedition 18 crew currently aboard the International Space Station, has sent a congratulatory video message to NASA's Mars Exploration Rover team in honor of the rovers' fifth anniversary. space, astronaut, space station, Mars Exploration Rovers, NASA, solar system, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1:04 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/mer20090112/mer20090112-i.mp3 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/mer20090112/mer20090112-i.mp3 Harsh climate, dust storms, winds, a broken leg - nothing has stopped the Mars Exploration Rovers from celebrating their fifth anniversary this month. Monday, 12 Jan 2009 17:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Harsh climate, dust storms, winds, a broken leg - nothing has stopped the Mars Exploration Rovers from celebrating their fifth anniversary this month. Hear about the past, present and future for the twin rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, which mark their fifth anniversary on Mars this months. Mars, MER, Mars Exploration Rovers, rover, space, planets, NASA, solar system, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 7:58 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20081223/whatsup20081223-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20081223/whatsup20081223-640-i.m4v Take a look at Earth's sister planet, Venus this month as we kick off International Year of Astronomy Wednesday, 24 Dec 2008 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Take a look at Earth's sister planet, Venus this month as we kick off International Year of Astronomy Take a look at Earth's sister planet, Venus this month as we kick off International Year of Astronomy Venus, space, planets, Mariner, NASA, solar system, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:29 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/alhat/alhat2-20081222/alhat2-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/alhat/alhat2-20081222/alhat2-640-i.m4v Engineers test an instrument that may be used in future moon landing missions. Tuesday, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Engineers test an instrument that may be used in future moon landing missions. The Autonomous Landing and Hazard Avoidance Technology instrument was tested in Death Valley, Calif. Moon, lunar, space, NASA, astronaut, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, ALHAT 3:34 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/alhat/alhat-20081222/alhat-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/alhat/alhat-20081222/alhat-640-i.m4v Archival footage shows the Apollo 15 astronauts' viewpoint during their moon landing in 1971. Tuesday, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Archival footage shows the Apollo 15 astronauts' viewpoint during their moon landing in 1971. The Apollo 15 astronauts land on the Hadley Rille-Apennine mountain region of the moon. Apollo 15, Moon, lunar, space, NASA, astronaut, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 3:50 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20081222/mer20081222-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20081222/mer20081222-640-i.m4v In January, JPL will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Spirit and Opportunity landing on Mars, and the twin rovers will continue with their newest adventures. Monday, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory In January, JPL will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Spirit and Opportunity landing on Mars, and the twin rovers will continue with their newest adventures. In January, JPL will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Spirit and Opportunity landing on Mars, and the twin rovers will continue with their newest adventures. Mars, MER, Mars Exploration Rovers, rover, space, planets, NASA, solar system, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 3:53 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/msl/msl20081212/msl20081212-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/msl/msl20081212/msl20081212-640-i.m4v NASA wants your help to name its next rover to Mars. Friday, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory NASA wants your help to name its next rover to Mars. NASA wants your help to name its next rover to Mars. View the details on how to enter the contest Mars, MSL, Mars Science Laboratory, rover, space, planets, NASA, solar system, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1:45 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20081201/whatsup20081201-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20081201/whatsup20081201-640-i.m4v December will be a fantastic time to see the solar system from your own back yard. Monday, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory December will be a fantastic time to see the solar system from your own back yard. Venus and Jupiter are visible this month. Jupiter, moon, Venus, Juno, Saturn, space, planets, NASA, solar system, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1:47 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20081114/mer20081114-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20081114/mer20081114-640-i.m4v Spirit is talking again, after a dust storm put her in a vulnerable state. Engineers hope her energy will continue to improve. Friday, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Spirit is talking again, after a dust storm put her in a vulnerable state. Engineers hope her energy will continue to improve. Spirit rover is out of intensive care, but the scrappy rover is still in critical condition. Engineers hope her energy will continue to improve. Rover, Spirit, Mars Exploration Rover, Mars, planets, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1:27 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/phoenix/phx20081110b/phx20081110-640b-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/phoenix/phx20081110b/phx20081110-640b-i.m4v After a picture-perfect landing, the Phoenix Mars Lander returned unprecedented views and new findings from Mars' north polar region. Monday, 10 Nov 2008 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory After a picture-perfect landing, the Phoenix Mars Lander returned unprecedented views and new findings from Mars' north polar region. NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander confirmed water ice on the surface of Mars, along with other key findings. Phoenix, Mars, Phoenix Mars Lander, planets, robotics, space, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:30 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/phoenix/phx20081110/phx20081110-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/phoenix/phx20081110/phx20081110-640-i.m4v The Mars Lander surpassed its original three-month mission, lasting five months in the Martian northern plains, digging up scientific 'firsts' along the way. Monday, 10 Nov 2008 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory The Mars Lander surpassed its original three-month mission, lasting five months in the Martian northern plains, digging up scientific 'firsts' along the way. Among its achievements, the Phoenix mission analyzed and studied soil samples, and confirmed water on the surface of Mars. Phoenix, Mars, Phoenix Mars Lander, planets, robotics, space, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1:40 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/msl/msl20081105/msl20081105-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/msl/msl20081105/msl20081105-640-i.m4v Did Mars once have an environment capable of supporting life? NASA's next rover will further unravel that mystery. Wednesday, 5 Nov 2008 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Did Mars once have an environment capable of supporting life? NASA's next rover will further unravel that mystery. NASA's next rover to Mars will be the best equipped robotic field geologist yet. Mars Science Laboratory, rover, Mars, planets, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 3:57 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20081031/mer20081031-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20081031/mer20081031-640-i.m4v After surviving a long, cold winter on Mars, both Spirit and Opportunity are on the move again, heading for intriguing science features. Friday, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory After surviving a long, cold winter on Mars, both Spirit and Opportunity are on the move again, heading for intriguing science features. The Mars Exploration Rovers are moving ahead to study a hill, a depression and a very large crater. rover, Mars, Spirit, Opportunity, Mars Exploration Rovers, planets, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:15 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20081014/cassini20081014-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20081014/cassini20081014-640-i.m4v Saturn's serene appearance belies the roiling atmosphere beneath the clouds that is producing features such as cyclones. Tuesday, 14 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Saturn's serene appearance belies the roiling atmosphere beneath the clouds that is producing features such as cyclones. Saturn's cyclones are huge. At least one Earth can fit inside one of these storm systems. Saturn, hurricane, north pole, south pole, storm, cyclone, weather, NASA, JPL, Cassini, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1:57 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20081013/whatsup20081013-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20081013/whatsup20081013-640-i.m4v Spooky sights fill the night sky on Halloween and celestial treats will surprise you all month long. Monday, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Spooky sights fill the night sky on Halloween and celestial treats will surprise you all month long. Mercury is tricky to see this month, while the Moon, Venus and Jupiter offer a celestial treat just in time for Halloween. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, waxing gibbbous moon, first quarter moon, Messenger, Venus Express, Galileo, Cassini, flybys, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1:56 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20081008/cassini20081008-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20081008/cassini20081008-640-i.m4v Preview two flybys of Saturn's geyser moon Enceladus. The first, on Oct. 9, will bring Cassini within about 16 miles of the moon's surface. Wednesday, 8 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Preview two flybys of Saturn's geyser moon Enceladus. The first, on Oct. 9, will bring Cassini within about 16 miles of the moon's surface. Cassini has two October flybys of Saturn's geyser moon Enceladus. The first will focus on figuring out the makeup of the moon's plume; the second will image fractures in the moon. Saturn, moons, Enceladus, Cassini, space, planets, NASA,JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:34 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/interns/mejia/mejia20080925-640i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/interns/mejia/mejia20080925-640i.m4v Returning for his fourth summer at JPL, Victor Mejia knows his way around the Lab. This year's focus: Writing software for JPL scientists. Thursday, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Returning for his fourth summer at JPL, Victor Mejia knows his way around the Lab. This year's focus: Writing software for JPL scientists. More than 300 high school and college interns worked at JPL this summer in areas such as robotic hardware systems, and nano and micro systems. students, software, robotics, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA, summer internship 1:58 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/interns/cunningham/cunningham20080925-640i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/interns/cunningham/cunningham20080925-640i.m4v As a college student, Gisselle Cunningham studies robotics and computer engineering. Her summer stint on a JPL robotics project was the perfect fit. Thursday, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory As a college student, Gisselle Cunningham studies robotics and computer engineering. Her summer stint on a JPL robotics project was the perfect fit. More than 300 high school and college interns worked at JPL this summer in areas such as robotic hardware systems, and nano and micro systems. students, software, robotics, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA, summer internship 1:43 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20080908/whatsup20080908-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20080908/whatsup20080908-640-i.m4v Step away form the city lights and gaze up at our Milky Way galaxy. You may even see one of the galaxy's spiral arms with your own eyes! Tuesday, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Step away form the city lights and gaze up at our Milky Way galaxy. You may even see one of the galaxy's spiral arms with your own eyes! Look to the right of Jupiter and you'll see what looks like a cloud. It's actually the center of the Milky Way galaxy. Milky Way, galaxy, space, stars, solar system, planets, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1:30 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20080905/mer20080905-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20080905/mer20080905-640-i.m4v Want to know what our intrepid rovers have been up to lately? Friday, 5 Sep 2008 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Want to know what our intrepid rovers have been up to lately? Want to know what our intrepid rovers have been up to lately? In our latest Mars Rover report -- Spirit is cloud-watching and Opportunity is moving up in the world. Mars, space, Mars exploration rovers, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:12 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/spacealbum/20080828/spacealbum20080828-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/spacealbum/20080828/spacealbum20080828-640-i.m4v As the summer comes to a close, take a moment to enjoy some of the best scenes from Earth, the solar system and beyond. Thursday, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory As the summer comes to a close, take a moment to enjoy some of the best scenes from Earth, the solar system and beyond. Images of Mars, Saturn, Earth and distant galaxies - taken by JPL-managed missions and instruments - make up this digital photo album. Mars, Saturn, Earth, planets, space, stars, Phoenix, Mars rovers, Cassini, Spitzer, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:18 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20080814/cassini20080814-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20080814/cassini20080814-640-i.m4v New revelations of Saturn, its moons and rings, courtesy of NASA's Cassini mission to Saturn. Friday, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory New revelations of Saturn, its moons and rings, courtesy of NASA's Cassini mission to Saturn. New revelations of Saturn, its moons and rings, courtesy of NASA's Cassini mission to Saturn. Jupiter, space, astronomy, planets, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, skywatching 2:18 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20080808/whatsup20080808-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20080808/whatsup20080808-640-i.m4v Jupiter reigns the night sky this month. Find out where to look and what you'll see through a telescope. Friday, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Jupiter reigns the night sky this month. Find out where to look and what you'll see through a telescope. The solar system's largest planet is on display this month. Great views of Jupiter and some of its moons are in store for skywatchers. Jupiter, space, astronomy, planets, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, skywatching 1:51 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/earth/sally20080722-b/sally20080722-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/earth/sally20080722-b/sally20080722-640-i.m4v America's first woman astronaut discusses how JPL instruments and missions have helped revolutionize what we know about Earth. Thursday, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory America's first woman astronaut discusses how JPL instruments and missions have helped revolutionize what we know about Earth. America's first woman astronaut discusses how JPL instruments and missions have helped revolutionize what we know about Earth. astronaut, space, earth, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 5:05 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20080630/whatsup20080630-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20080630/whatsup20080630-640-i.m4v Summer is here so it's the perfect season to talk about the sun. Monday, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Summer is here so it's the perfect season to talk about the sun. Learn about the longest day of the year, plus viewing tips. sun, space, star, Saturn, Mars, planets, solstice, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:17 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/ostm20080617/ostm20080617-i.mp3 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/ostm20080617/ostm20080617-i.mp3 A new satellite will measure ocean clues to global warming, and improve weather and climate forecasts. Tuesday, 17 Jun 2008 17:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory A new satellite will measure ocean clues to global warming, and improve weather and climate forecasts. Warmer temperatures and melting ice are making our oceans "taller." A new NASA/French satellite will track these changes. global warming, climate change, hurricane, Jason 2, OSTM, Ocean Surface Topography Mission, climate, sea level, ocean, NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, JPL 8:49 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/audioclips/phx-20080616/phoenix-20080616-i.mp3 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/audioclips/phx-20080616/phoenix-20080616-i.mp3 Audio from NASA's June 16 Mars Phoenix Media Telecon Monday, 16 Jun 2008 22:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Audio from NASA's June 16 Mars Phoenix Media Telecon Audio from NASA's June 16 Mars Phoenix Media Telecon Mars, Phoenix, Lander, landing, solar system, Martian, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 43:52 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/ulysses/ulysses20080612-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/ulysses/ulysses20080612-640-i.m4v The sun will soon set on the Ulysses solar mission, which forever changed the way scientists view the sun and its affect on space. Thursday, 12 Jun 2008 22:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory The sun will soon set on the Ulysses solar mission, which forever changed the way scientists view the sun and its affect on space. On July 1, after 17 years of service, the sun officially sets on the Ulysses solar mission. Ulysses forever changed the way scientists view the sun and its effect on space. solar system, sun, Ulysses, heliosphere, space, poles, Earth, ESA, NASA 3:25 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/phoenix/phx20080611/phx20080611-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/phoenix/phx20080611/phx20080611-640-i.m4v Animation and mission control video from Mars Phoenix landing day May 25, 2008. Wednesday, 11 Jun 2008 22:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Animation and mission control video from Mars Phoenix landing day May 25, 2008. Mission control highlights while Phoenix landed on Mars, interspersed with spacecraft animation. Mars, Phoenix, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA, Martian, red planet, planet, solar system, lander, landing, spacecraft 4:15 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/audioclips/phx-20080611/phoenix-20080611-i.mp3 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/audioclips/phx-20080611/phoenix-20080611-i.mp3 Audio from NASA's June 11 Mars Phoenix Media Telecon Wednesday, 11 Jun 2008 22:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Audio from NASA's June 11 Mars Phoenix Media Telecon Audio from NASA's June 11 Mars Phoenix Media Telecon Mars, Phoenix, Lander, landing, solar system, Martian, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 52:31 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/audioclips/phx-20080609/phoenix-20080609-i.mp3 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/audioclips/phx-20080609/phoenix-20080609-i.mp3 Audio from NASA's June 9 Mars Phoenix Media Telecon Monday, 09 Jun 2008 22:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Audio from NASA's June 9 Mars Phoenix Media Telecon Audio from NASA's June 9 Mars Phoenix Media Telecon Mars, Phoenix, Lander, landing, solar system, Martian, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 41:21 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/audioclips/phx-20080606/phoenix-20080606-i.mp3 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/audioclips/phx-20080606/phoenix-20080606-i.mp3 Audio from NASA's June 6 Mars Phoenix Media Telecon Friday, 06 Jun 2008 22:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Audio from NASA's June 6 Mars Phoenix Media Telecon Audio from NASA's June 6 Mars Phoenix Media Telecon Mars, Phoenix, Lander, landing, solar system, Martian, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 52:50 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/audioclips/phx-20080605/phoenix-20080605-i.mp3 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/audioclips/phx-20080605/phoenix-20080605-i.mp3 Audio from NASA's June 5 Mars Phoenix Media Telecon Thursday, 05 Jun 2008 22:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Audio from NASA's June 5 Mars Phoenix Media Telecon Audio from NASA's June 5 Mars Phoenix Media Telecon Mars, Phoenix, Lander, landing, solar system, Martian, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1:03:50 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/phoenix/phx20080525-recap/phx20080525-recap-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/phoenix/phx20080525-recap/phx20080525-recap-640-i.m4v This video includes highlights from the entry, descent and landing phase as Mars Phoenix Lander touched down on the Red Planet on May 25, 2008. Sunday, 25 May 2008 22:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory This video includes highlights from the entry, descent and landing phase as Mars Phoenix Lander touched down on the Red Planet on May 25, 2008. This video includes highlights from the entry, descent and landing phase as Mars Phoenix Lander touched down on the Red Planet on May 25, 2008. It includes scenes from mission control at JPL as the Phoenix team awaited confirmation of a safe landing, interspersed with artist's animations of the spacecraft's final moments before landing. Mars, Red Planet, solar system, planet, martian, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA 3:51 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/phoenix/phx20080525/phx20080525-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/phoenix/phx20080525/phx20080525-640-i.m4v Scientists plan intriguing research, once Phoenix lands safely on Mars. Sunday, 25 May 2008 22:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Scientists plan intriguing research, once Phoenix lands safely on Mars. If all goes well with the May 25 arrival of the Phoenix Lander on Mars, scientists expect some cool discoveries. Mars, Red Planet, solar system, planet, martian, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA 4:13 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20080521/cassini20080521-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20080521/cassini20080521-640-i.m4v Cassini completes the final Titan flybys of its original Saturn tour and prepares for a two-year extension. Wednesday, 21 May 2008 21:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Cassini completes the final Titan flybys of its original Saturn tour and prepares for a two-year extension. Cassini is wrapping up the final Titan flybys of its original four-year tour and starting a two-year extended Saturn Equinox Mission. Saturn, planets, rings, moons, solar system, Titan, Huygens, Cassini, space, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, moons, extended mission 2:17 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/ostm/ostm20080520/ostm20080520-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/ostm/ostm20080520/ostm20080520-640-i.m4v A new satellite mission will help monitor Earth's changing climate and improve weather forecasting. Tuesday, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory A new satellite mission will help monitor Earth's changing climate and improve weather forecasting. The Ocean SurfaceTopography Mission/Jason 2, launching June 15, will monitor consequences of global climate change and global warming, by monitoring sea level rise. Earth, ocean, space, Jason, Ocean Surface Topography Mission, Jason 2, OSTM, satellite, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:39 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/phoenix-20080517/phoenix-20080517-i.mp3 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/phoenix-20080517/phoenix-20080517-i.mp3 Adrenaline's running high as engineers and scientists await the May 25 touchdown on the Red Planet of Mars Phoenix Lander. Saturday, 17 May 2008 17:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Adrenaline's running high as engineers and scientists await the May 25 touchdown on the Red Planet of Mars Phoenix Lander. Mars Phoenix lander is due to touch down on the Martian northern plains on May 25. The final entry, descent and landing are nerve- racking for engineers. Mars, Phoenix, Lander, landing, solar system, Martian, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 8:49 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/openhouse/openhouse20080514/openhouse20080514-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/openhouse/openhouse20080514/openhouse20080514-640-i.m4v Catch up on mission news with this 20-minute overview. From Saturn to Mars, and Earth to the stars, JPL has it covered! Saturday, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Catch up on mission news with this 20-minute overview. From Saturn to Mars, and Earth to the stars, JPL has it covered! Get a preview of the May 25 Phoenix landing on Mars and learn how the June launch of the Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason-2 spacecraft will provide a more detailed view of Earth's oceans. Plus, a recap of missions including the Mars rovers and orbiters, Cassini at Saturn, the Spitzer Space Telescope, the Galaxy Evolution Explorer and more! Phoenix, Mars, Earth, Saturn, space, planets, solar system, universe, stars, galaxies, rover, rovers, Mars Exploration Rovers, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Cassini, Spitzer Space Telescope, Galaxy Evolution Explorer, Ocean Surface Topography/Jason-2, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 19:20 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20080502/whatsup20080502-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20080502/whatsup20080502-640-i.m4v Get ready to gaze at galaxies through your telescope. Then compare your views to those taken in infrared by the Spitzer Space Telescope. Friday, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Get ready to gaze at galaxies through your telescope. Then compare your views to those taken in infrared by the Spitzer Space Telescope. Use binoculars or telescopes to look at some galaxies made famous by images taken by the Hubble and Spitzer Space Telescopes. planets, stars, space, galaxy, galaxies, Big Dipper, Mars, Saturn, astronomy, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:13 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/dawn20080428/jpl-pod-20080428-i.mp3 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/dawn20080428/jpl-pod-20080428-i.mp3 Earth is the end game for some objects from the asteroid belt. Thursday, 28 Apr 2008 22:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Earth is the end game for some objects from the asteroid belt. Did they come from our solar system's second largest asteroid - Vesta - and if so why? Vesta, Dawn, meteor, meteorites, asteroid, asteroid belt, planets, solar system, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 4:50 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/earth/climate/climate20080421-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/earth/climate/climate20080421-640-i.m4v Scientists and educators teach students about climate change and its impact on Earth. Monday, 21 Apr 2008 11:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Scientists and educators teach students about climate change and its impact on Earth. JPL scientists and educators hosted a Climate Day event where they met with students and gave them first-hand demonstrations. Earth, Earth Day, climate, climate change, global warming, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 3:02 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/20080415/cassini20080410-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/20080415/cassini20080410-640-i.m4v Cassini tour designers worked at breakneck speed on plans for the spacecraft's extended stay in the Saturn system. Tuesday, 15 Apr 2008 11:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Cassini tour designers worked at breakneck speed on plans for the spacecraft's extended stay in the Saturn system. Tour designers created a jampacked tour for Cassini's next two years that will allow the mission to study a wide variety of features at Saturn and its moons. Saturn, Cassini, Titan, Enceladus, space, tour designers, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 3:23 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/cassini20080415/cassini20080415-i.mp3 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/cassini20080415/cassini20080415-i.mp3 Saturn and its moons will host NASA's Cassini mission for an extra two years. Thursday, 10 Apr 2008 22:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Saturn and its moons will host NASA's Cassini mission for an extra two years. We'll learn more about Earthlike traits of one Saturn moon and geysers on another during a two-year extension of NASA's Cassini mission. Cassini, Saturn, Enceladus, Titan, planet, space, JPL, NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 7:31 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20080331/whatsup20080331-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20080331/whatsup20080331-640-i.m4v Saturn and its moons are visible, while Mars is getting smaller in the night sky. Monday, 31 Mar 2008 22:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Saturn and its moons are visible, while Mars is getting smaller in the night sky. Take a peek at a dying star, plus great views of Saturn and Mars. Saturn, Mars, star, space, Enceladus, astronomy, planets, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:09 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/phoenix/phx20080327/phx20080327-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/phoenix/phx20080327/phx20080327-640-i.m4v It will be a real nail-biter on May 25, 2008, for engineers, as the Phoenix spacecraft performs a series of challenging maneuvers right before it lands on Mars. Phoenix will land on the north polar region of Mars. Thursday, 27 Mar 2008 22:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory It will be a real nail-biter on May 25, 2008, for engineers, as the Phoenix spacecraft performs a series of challenging maneuvers right before it lands on Mars. Phoenix will land on the north polar region of Mars. It will be a real nail-biter on May 25, 2008, for engineers, as the Phoenix spacecraft performs a series of challenging maneuvers right before it lands on Mars. Mars, Phoenix, Mars landing, land on Mars, landing, lander planet, space, JPL, NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 5:07 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/cassini20080306/cassini20080306-i.mp3 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/cassini20080306/cassini20080306-i.mp3 Hear the space sounds that may prove there are rings around Saturn's largest moon, Rhea. The evidence comes from NASA's Cassini spacecraft. Thursday, 6 Mar 2008 22:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Hear the space sounds that may prove there are rings around Saturn's largest moon, Rhea. The evidence comes from NASA's Cassini spacecraft. Listen to sounds from space that scientists say may prove there are rings around Saturn's largest moon, Rhea. The evidence, from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, would be the first discovery of rings around a moon. Saturn, Enceladus, moon, rhea, Cassini, planets, space, NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, JPL 5:15 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/enceladus20080304/enceladus20080304-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/enceladus20080304/enceladus20080304-640-i.m4v On March 12, NASA's Cassini spacecraft will make its closest flyby yet to Saturn's moon Enceladus. Cassini's goal: To scoop up samples of water-ice particles and gas spewing from Old-Faithful-like geysers. Tuesday, 4 Mar 2008 22:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory On March 12, NASA's Cassini spacecraft will make its closest flyby yet to Saturn's moon Enceladus. Cassini's goal: To scoop up samples of water-ice particles and gas spewing from Old-Faithful-like geysers. The spacecraft will fly at about 50 kilometers (30 miles) above the surface of Enceladus. Saturn, Enceladus, moon, Cassini, planets, space, NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, JPL 2:00 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20080219/whatsup20080219-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20080219/whatsup20080219-640-i.m4v Don't miss this month's lunar eclipse on Feb. 20. A few days later, Saturn moves to center stage. Tuesday, 19 Feb 2008 21:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory The moon and Saturn are the main attractions in the night sky for February. The moon and Saturn are the main attractions in the night sky for February. lunar eclipse, moon, eclipse, Saturn, planets, space, Cassini, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:11 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20080213/cassini20080213-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20080213/cassini20080213-640-i.m4v Cassini's ballet of orbital maneuvers is delivering close flybys and new views of Saturn's moon Titan. Wednesday, 13 Feb 2008 21:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Infrared, ultraviolet and visible-light views of Titan. Cassini's ballet of orbital maneuvers is delivering close flybys and new views of Saturn's moon Titan. Saturn, planets, rings , solar system, astronomy, Titan, Huygens, Cassini, space, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, moons 2:00 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20080204/mer20080204-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer20080204/mer20080204-640-i.m4v Views from the jagged-edged Victoria Crater on Mars, taken by NASA's Opportunity rover. Tuesday, 5 Feb 2008 07:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Views from the jagged-edged Victoria Crater on Mars, taken by NASA's Opportunity rover. NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity was sent to Mars four years ago with batteries to last three months. Opportunity and its twin, Spirit, are still operating on Mars. Mars, rover, Opportunity, Mars Exploration Rover, Victoria Crater, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, rovers, space 3:47 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer-spirit20080204/mer-spirit-20080204-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/mer-spirit20080204/mer-spirit-20080204-640-i.m4v NASA's Spirit rover sends a stunning panorama from Gusev Crater, Mars. Tuesday, 5 Feb 2008 06:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory NASA's Spirit rover sends a stunning panorama from Gusev Crater, Mars. NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit was sent to Mars four years ago with batteries to last three months. Spirit and its twin, Opportunity, are still operating on Mars. Mars, rover, Spirit, Mars Exploration Rover, Gusev Crater, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, rovers, space 3:47 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20080131/whatsup20080131-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20080131/whatsup20080131-640-i.m4v Several stars are viewable in the night sky that have planets orbiting them. We focus on the star with more known planets than any other. Thursday, 31 Jan 2008 10:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory There's more the to the stars than meets the eye. Find out where to look for stars that have planets orbiting them. Several stars are viewable in the night sky that have planets orbiting them. We focus on the star with more known planets than any other. space, astronomy, star, exoplanet, extrasolar planet, planet, universe, Milky Way galaxy, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1:52 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/phoenix/phx20080124/phx20080124-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/phoenix/phx20080124/phx20080124-i.m4v The word 'cruise' implies that this is an easy phase of the mission, however nothing could be further from the truth. Thursday, 24 Jan 2008 10:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory The word 'cruise' implies that this is an easy phase of the mission. The word 'cruise' implies that this is an easy phase of the mission, however nothing could be further from the truth. JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, 2008, NASA, space, solar system, galaxies, Mars, Saturn, planets, stars, Phoenix Mars Lander,navigation 4:21 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/flightdirector-20080117/mer20080117-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mer/flightdirector-20080117/mer20080117-640-i.m4v It's the fourth anniversary of the Mars Exploration Rovers. The twin rovers have operated now 16 times longer than the original three-month prime mission and they're still going. Thursday, 17 Jan 2008 10:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory It's the fourth anniversary of the Mars Exploration Rovers. It's the fourth anniversary of the Mars Exploration Rovers. The twin rovers have operated now 16 times longer than the original three-month prime mission and they're still going. JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, 2008, NASA, space, solar system, galaxies, Mars, Saturn, planets, stars 2:42 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/year2007/jpl20071227-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/year2007/jpl20071227-640-i.m4v 2007 was a year of scientific surprises and major milestones for JPL missions studying Earth, our solar system and distant galaxies. Thursday, 27 Dec 2007 10:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2007 was a year of scientific surprises and major milestones for JPL missions studying Earth, our solar system and distant galaxies. Exciting news about Saturn's moons and distant galaxies, future missions to Earth's moon and promising findings about hurricanes on Earth were just a few of the developments in 2007. JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, 2007, NASA, space, solar system, Earth, galaxies, Mars, Saturn, planets, stars 2:49 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/explorer/explorer20071226/explo20071226-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/explorer/explorer20071226/explo20071226-640-i.m4v In the latest Cassini News from Saturn, find out why scientists now believe Saturn's rings are much older than they look. Thursday, 27 Dec 2007 09:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL designed and built -- and, in cooperation with the Army, launched -- Explorer 1, the first U.S. satellite and the first spacecraft ever to return scientific data from space. Take a step back in time and follow the historic story of how the United States responded to Sputnik, the world's first Earth-orbiting satellite launched by the Soviets in 1957. Explorer, Sputnik, space race, space, Cold War, JPL, Soviet Union, satellite, Vanguard 4:03 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/mars-asteroid-20071221/jpl-mars-asteroid-i.mp3 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/mars-asteroid-20071221/jpl-mars-asteroid-i.mp3 NASA astronomers will monitor asteroid 2007 WD5 over the coming weeks, refining current calculations that it has a 1 in 75 chance of hitting Mars on January 30. An impact could be a scientific bonanza, with several spacecraft at the Red Planet serving as eyewitnesses. Friday, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory NASA astronomers are tracking asteroid 2007 WD5, which they calculate has a 1 in 75 chance of hitting Mars in late January. NASA astronomers will monitor asteroid 2007 WD5 over the coming weeks, refining current calculations that it has a 1 in 75 chance of hitting Mars on January 30. An impact could be a scientific bonanza, with several spacecraft at the Red Planet serving as eyewitnesses. mars, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, solar system, asteroid, 2007 WD5, near earth object 5:46 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20071218/cassini20071218-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20071218/cassini20071218-640-i.m4v In the latest Cassini News from Saturn, find out why scientists now believe Saturn's rings are much older than they look. Tuesday, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory In the latest Cassini News from Saturn, find out why scientists now believe Saturn's rings are much older than they look. Cassini is extremely busy this holiday season and it's not because kids have been naughty or nice. Find out what new discoveries the spacecraft has made in the latest edition of News from Saturn. Saturn, planets, rings , solar system, astronomy, Titan, Huygens, Cassini, space, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, moons 2:15 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/europa/europa20071213/euro20071213-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/europa/europa20071213/euro20071213-640-i.m4v Where's a great place to look for life in our solar system beyond Earth? Jupiter's moon, Europa, with its warm salty ocean, might be a good place to start. Thursday, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Where's a great place to look for life in our solar system beyond Earth? Where's a great place to look for life in our solar system beyond Earth? Jupiter's moon, Europa, with its warm salty ocean, might be a good place to start. Europa, solar system, icy moon, search for life, planets, astronomy, Galileo, astronomy, water, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 3:43 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20071213/whatsup20071213-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20071213/whatsup20071213-640-i.m4v Mars and Earth are at their closest this month so now is your best chance to see our planetary neighbor. Thursday, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Mars, Mars and more Mars. This month offers great views of the red planet, with or without a telescope. Mars and Earth are at their closest this month so now is your best chance to see our planetary neighbor. Mars, space, planets, astronomy, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, rovers, Odyssey, Reconnaissance Orbiter, Phoenix 2:19 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20071116/cassini20071116-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20071116/cassini20071116-640-i.m4v Another close flyby of Titan is next on the agenda for the Cassini spacecraft. Cassini will again dip its toe into the atmosphere of Saturn's largest moon. Friday, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory A recap of earlier flybys of Saturn's moons Titan and Iapetus, and a preview of the next close flyby of Titan. A recap of earlier flybys of Saturn's moons Titan and Iapetus, and a preview of the next close flyby of Titan. Saturn, Cassini, Titan, Iapetus, space, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, planets, moons 2:16 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20071108/whatsup20071108-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20071108/whatsup20071108-640-i.m4v This month you'll have great views of a red planet and a red star. Plus, find out when the Mars rovers are facing Earth. Thursday, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory If you can find the constellation Orion, you'll be able to find Mars and the star Mira. This month you'll have great views of a red planet and a red star. Plus, find out when the Mars rovers are facing Earth. Mars, Mira, solar system, planets, space, amateur astronomy, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, rover, Galaxy Evolution Explorer 2:16 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/spitzer20071022/SpitzerPodcast20071022-i.mp3 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/spitzer20071022/SpitzerPodcast20071022-i.mp3 The stolen gas will eventually be turned into stars and planets. Eventually, the robber galaxy and its victim will have to get along: They will most likely merge into one seamless galaxy, and what belongs to one will belong to the other. Monday, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory A big bully of a galaxy has been caught stealing gas -- fuel for stars -- from a nearby, smaller galaxy. The stolen gas will eventually be turned into stars and planets. Eventually, the robber galaxy and its victim will have to get along: They will most likely merge into one seamless galaxy, and what belongs to one will belong to the other. galaxy, Spitzer Space Telescope, universe, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, space, star, planet, black hole 7:13 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20071018/cassini20071018-640-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/cassini/cassini20071018/cassini20071018-640-i.m4v Scientists recently watched on the edge of their seats as close-up images from Saturn's odd moon Iapetus beamed back to Earth. Relive the adventure, as they see photos of the odd black-and-white moon, and try to figure out what caused the unusual color patterns. Thursday, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Go backstage as scientists watch in real-time as the closest-ever pictures of Saturn's mysterious moon Iapetus are beamed back by NASA's Cassini spacecraft. Scientists recently watched on the edge of their seats as close-up images from Saturn's odd moon Iapetus beamed back to Earth. Relive the adventure, as they see photos of the odd black-and-white moon, and try to figure out what caused the unusual color patterns. Space, planets, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Iapetus, night sky, astronomy, solar system, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Arthur C. Clarke, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Cassini 3:14 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20071011/whatsup20071011-480-i.m4v http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/whatsup/whatsup20071011/whatsup20071011-480-i.m4v Pull out your telescope to see Saturn's black-and-white moon Iapetus. And there's something for everyone on Halloween: Jupiter for the early crowd and Mars for the late-night trick or treaters. Wednesday, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT no NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Views of Saturn's weird moon Iapetus in the night sky may spook the faint hearted but a glimpse of Mars on Hallloween will be a treat. Pull out your telescope to see Saturn's black-and-white moon Iapetus. And there's something for everyone on Halloween: Jupiter for the early crowd and Mars for the late-night trick or treaters. Halloween, Mars, space, planets, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Iapetus, night sky, astronomy, solar system, NASA, JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2:21 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/sputnik20071002/sputnik20071002-i.mp3 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcast/sputnik20071002/sputnik20071002-i.mp3 In the 1950s, during the Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, the launch of the Soviet's Sputnik satellite shook up Americans and triggered a