Earth from Space: The Mekong Delta

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captured a rare, almost cloud-free image over the Mekong Delta and the city of Can Tho in southwest Vietnam.Zoom in to explore this image at its full 10 m resolution or click on the circles to learn more. The Mekong Delta is a vast...
Cosmonaut Muhammed Faris, first Syrian in space, dies at 72

Cosmonaut Muhammed Faris, first Syrian in space, dies at 72

Muhammed Faris, who was the first cosmonaut from Syria and second Arab to fly into space, has died at the age of 72.Faris’ death on Friday (April 19) was reported by Syrian media. According to the reports, he died as a result of a long illness in Türkiye, where...
Jupiter: Size, distance from the Sun, orbit

Jupiter: Size, distance from the Sun, orbit

Back to Article List Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, with a diameter of 89,000 miles. Jupiter image taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. Credit: NASA. Temperature: The average temperature at the top of clouds on Jupiter is –244° F (–153°...