Planets at Alpha Centauri?
Our nearest stellar neighbor, Proxima Centauri, a mere 4.3 light-years away, is not alone.
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Flying observatory detects atomic oxygen in Martian atmosphere
An instrument onboard the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) detected atomic oxygen in the atmosphere of Mars for the first time since the last observation 40 years ago. These atoms were found in the ...
Space Exploration
May 9, 2016
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Found: Clues about volcanoes under ice on ancient Mars
Volcanoes erupted beneath an ice sheet on Mars billions of years ago, far from any ice sheet on the Red Planet today, new evidence from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter suggests.
Space Exploration
May 3, 2016
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Boiling water may be cause of Martian streaks, study says
The results of Earth-bound lab experiments appear to back up the theory that dark lines on Martian slopes are created by water—though in an otherworldly manner, scientists said Monday.
Space Exploration
May 2, 2016
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SpaceX aims to send 'Red Dragon' capsule to Mars in 2018 (Update)
SpaceX is shooting for Mars.
Space Exploration
Apr 27, 2016
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Complete guide to Mars opposition 2016
Ready to explore the Red Planet? Starting in May, Mars invades the evening skies of the Earth, as it heads towards opposition on May 22nd. Not only does this place Mars front and center for prime time viewing, but we're headed ...
Space Exploration
Apr 27, 2016
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China targets 2020 Mars mission launch: official
China plans to send a rover to Mars to explore the Red Planet, a top space official announced on Friday, in the latest step of its ambitious space programme.
Space Exploration
Apr 22, 2016
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NASA seeks industry ideas for an advanced Mars satellite
NASA is soliciting ideas from U.S. industry for designs of a Mars orbiter for potential launch in the 2020s. The satellite would provide advanced communications and imaging, as well as robotic science exploration, in support ...
Space Exploration
Apr 22, 2016
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Mars longevity champion launched 15 years ago
The NASA spacecraft that was launched 15 years ago this week carried the name 2001 Mars Odyssey and the hopes for reviving a stymied program of exploring the Red Planet.
Space Exploration
Apr 6, 2016
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ASU Mars camera celebrates 15 years of discoveries at Red Planet
This week 15 years ago, NASA launched a spacecraft with the name 2001 Mars Odyssey, and onboard was the Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS), a multi-wavelength camera designed at Arizona State University.
Space Exploration
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