Getting to space is hard. It's even more hard to do new and interesting things in space. And when projects get hard, that usually means they cost more money. That is certainly the case for one of the most anticipated missions ...
Space Exploration
Jun 29, 2023
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At this very moment, eleven robotic missions are operating in orbit or on the surface of Mars, more than at any point during the past 60 years. These include the many orbiters surveying the red planet from orbit, the handful ...
Space Exploration
Jun 27, 2023
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NASA's MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) mission acquired stunning views of Mars in two ultraviolet images taken at different points along our neighboring planet's orbit around the sun.
Planetary Sciences
Jun 23, 2023
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A new STEM-themed kit developed in cooperation with NASA-JPL is designed to spark kids' interest in engineering and space via traditional toys and augmented reality.
Education
Jun 22, 2023
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Humans have been fascinated by Mars probably since the first of the species turned their gaze to the night sky. Space exploration today attests to that continuing fascination.
Planetary Sciences
Jun 20, 2023
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Martian maps are full of monikers recognizing places on Earth, explorers, and even cartoon characters.
Space Exploration
Jun 8, 2023
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Impact cratering happens on every solid body in the solar system. In fact, it is the dominant process affecting the surfaces on most extraterrestrial bodies today.
Astronomy
Jun 5, 2023
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A European spacecraft around Mars sent its first livestream from the red planet to Earth on Friday to mark the 20th anniversary of its launch, but rain in Spain interfered at times.
Space Exploration
Jun 2, 2023
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Detect, fetch and collect. A seemingly easy task is being tested to find the best strategy to collect samples on the martian surface, some 290 000 million km away from home.
Planetary Sciences
May 29, 2023
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An international research team led by Professor Long Xiao from the School of Earth Sciences of China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) has discovered the presence of marine sedimentary rocks on the surface of Mars for the ...
Planetary Sciences
May 22, 2023
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