The Solar System: Not Just Spinning - It's Spiraling Through Space! Most of us learned that the planets orbit a stationary Sun in neat circles but that's only part of the story. In reality, the Sun is hurtling through the galaxy, dragging the planets behind it in a grand spiral. This dynamic model reveals the true motion of our Solar System through the Milky Way. Discover how this journey reshapes our view of space! #SolarSystem #SpaceEducation #HelicalModel #Astrophysics #ScienceExplained #Cosm

The missions of our New Frontiers Program are already unlocking the secrets of asteroids, Jupiter and the far reaches beyond Pluto. 🛰 Today we'll unveil the next expedition of exploration. Watch the announcement on NASA Science Live at 4pm ET on this page or http://go.nasa.gov/31ROsEh | NASA Solar System Exploration