An algorithm helps protect Mars Curiosity's wheels
There are no mechanics on Mars, so the next best thing for NASA's Curiosity rover is careful driving.
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Prolific Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter completes 50,000 orbits
The most data-productive spacecraft yet at Mars swept past its 50,000th orbit this week, continuing to compile the most sharp-eyed global coverage ever accomplished by a camera at the Red Planet.
Space Exploration
Mar 30, 2017
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Curiosity rover sharpens paradox of ancient Mars (Update)
Mars scientists are wrestling with a problem. Ample evidence says ancient Mars was sometimes wet, with water flowing and pooling on the planet's surface. Yet, the ancient sun was about one-third less warm and climate modelers ...
Space Exploration
Feb 6, 2017
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Researcher hunts DNA on Mars
Astrobiologist alumna Alexandra Pontefract, PhD'13 (Geology), knows finding DNA on the Red Planet will be no easy feat. But it is possible. What's more, if DNA is found, it's not far-fetched to think it would be proof of ...
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Jan 13, 2017
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Image: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captures the Earth and its moon
From the most powerful telescope orbiting Mars comes a new view of Earth and its moon, showing continent-size detail on the planet and the relative size of the moon.
Space Exploration
Jan 9, 2017
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Small troughs growing on Mars may become 'spiders'
Erosion-carved troughs that grow and branch during multiple Martian years may be infant versions of larger features known as Martian "spiders," which are radially patterned channels found only in the south polar region of ...
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Dec 20, 2016
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Curiosity Mars rover checks odd-looking iron meteorite
Laser-zapping of a globular, golf-ball-size object on Mars by NASA's Curiosity rover confirms that it is an iron-nickel meteorite fallen from the Red Planet's sky.
Space Exploration
Nov 3, 2016
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Image: Further clues to fate of Mars lander, seen from orbit
The most powerful telescope orbiting Mars is providing new details of the scene near the Martian equator where Europe's Schiaparelli test lander hit the surface last week.
Space Exploration
Oct 28, 2016
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Curiosity has disproved 'old idea of Mars as a simple basaltic planet'
As NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) celebrates four years on the Red Planet Leicester planetary scientist Professor John Bridges recounts the mission's success and explains what is next for the one-ton nuclear-powered ...
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Aug 9, 2016
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Evidence of Martian life could be hard to find in some meteorite blast sites
Scientists in their preliminary findings suggest signs of life from under Mars' surface may not survive in rocks excavated by some meteorite impacts.
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Aug 8, 2016
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