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

47K views · 632 reactions | Moving forward means innovating, creating, and doing it all efficiently. We’ve developed the first solar array that will bring 50% more power to satellites hundreds of miles above Earth. We’re reducing the cost to power satellites today to build other, more efficient types of spacecraft in the future. | Lockheed Martin | Facebook