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D. rad Bacteria: Candidate Astronauts
These bacteria, Deinococcus radiodurans, can survive extreme radiation, temperatures, and dehydration. Known as extremophiles, they can even repair their own DNA within 48 hours. Scientists are studying D. rad to see if they can help human astronauts survive on other worlds.
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Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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The Earth on your day The Earth on 22 January 2006 · Persian Gulf See it as a poster -
Released on 22 January 2014 Wide-field view of the Lagoon Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 22 January 2026 A celebrity cluster in the spotlight See it as a poster -
Released on 22 January 2019 Digitized Sky Survey image around the planetary nebula ESO 577-24 See it as a poster -
Released on 22 January 2004 Columbia Memorial Station See it as a poster -
Released on 22 January 2014 VST images the Lagoon Nebula See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 22 JAN 2006 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 22 JAN 2006.
Questions about January 22, 2006
What space photo was released on January 22, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 22, 2006 was "D. rad Bacteria: Candidate Astronauts". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 22, 2006?
A last quarter moon, about 47% lit.
What day of the week was January 22, 2006?
January 22, 2006 was a Sunday, day 22 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 22, 2006?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.