Our Solar System | Home of 8 Planets Our solar system is made up of the Sun, 8 planets, their moons, and countless asteroids, comets, and space rocks. At the center is the Sun, a giant star that gives us light and energy. The planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune each have their own unique features. From the rocky surfaces of Mercury and Mars to the gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn, every planet tells a story of cosmic history. Even though our solar system f

In the latest edition of the 10 Things blog, we present a week in the life of the solar system. From the sun to the Earth to Mars to Saturn--our fleet of robotic spacecraft captured all of these images during the course of just one week earlier this year. For details and more pictures, see: http://go.nasa.gov/1q0A4Fw | NASA Solar System Exploration

This view is absolutely insane! | Amazing Nature