173 reactions · 33 shares | Let's continue our countdown — we're now 9 days away from launching ICON! https://go.nasa.gov/2CMZCRb Today: ICON's 9️⃣7-minute orbital period ICON circles Earth in just over an hour and a half, completing nearly 15 orbits per day. Its orbit is inclined by 27 degrees, so over time, its measurements will completely cover its zone of interest near the equator. | NASA Space Alerts | Facebook

The International Space Station (ISS) was captured passing in front of the Moon 🌑🚀 a breathtaking moment that lasts only a fraction of a second. Orbiting Earth at nearly 28,000 km/h, the ISS circles our planet every 90 minutes, often crossing paths with the Moon from our view on Earth. At first glance, it may look like a tiny shadow or mysterious object, but it’s actually one of humanity’s greatest space achievements a home for astronauts, floating high above us. 🌌✨ #space #SpaceX #NASA #fbli