The near-Earth space enviroment is a complex interaction between Earth's magnetic field, cool plasma moving up from Earth's ionosphere, and hotter plasma coming in from the solar wind. This interactions combine to maintain the radiation belts around Earth. Plasma interactions can generate sharply delineated regions in these belts. In addition to the inner and outer radiation belts, the cooler plasma of the plasmasphere interacts so that it keeps out the higher-energy electrons from outside its b

Beats in space! 🔊 When the protective magnetic bubble around Earth is struck by jets of plasma, it behaves like a giant drum. Listen and learn about these new findings from THEMIS, a NASA Sun Science mission: https://go.nasa.gov/2SSXxL9 | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

47K views · 3.9K reactions | Experience the International Space Station like never before in this new 4K Ultra High Def video taken from the orbiting laboratory 250 miles above Earth and orbiting at 17,500 mph. Watch a teaser below and see the full video here: https://youtu.be/ouv1Un1F36A | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Facebook

96K views · 3.1K reactions | There it goes! Thirteen photographs assembled in sequence show the International Space Station, with a crew of three onboard, pass in front of our view of the Sun while orbiting Earth at a speed of roughly five miles per second on Sunday, Oct. 7. See more: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasahqphoto/sets/72157674303910028/ Learn when you can #SpotTheStation: https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/ | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Facebook

The International Space Station is your orbiting laboratory, and the science being conducted there will help us push farther into deep space, while providing benefits back on Earth. Microgravity unlocks new worlds of discovery. Dive into what we're learning: http://www.nasa.gov/iss-science 🔬🚀 | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration