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Scientists Develop Swarm Robots to Explore Hidden Lava Tubes on Mars
Scientists are developing biomimicry-inspired robots to explore enormous lava tubes beneath Mars. The underground caves could preserve signs of life and potentially shelter future human explorers from harsh Martian radiation.
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Mysterious Stacked Rocks Spotted by NASA Perseverance Rover on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover photographed a strange rock formation on Mars that appears to show three stacked rocks. Scientists believe wind and ancient water activity likely shaped the unusual structure over millions of years.
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NASA's Psyche Mission Captures Stunning View Of Huygens Crater On Mars
When Psyche arrives at the metal-rich asteroid in August 2029, it will slip into orbit and start mapping the surface. Scientists think asteroid Psyche could be the exposed metallic core of an ancient planetesimal
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NASA's Curiosity Rover Unexpectedly Uproots Rock During Drill On Mars
The rock is estimated to be about 1.5 feet in diameter at its base, around 6 inches thick and weighs roughly 28.6 pounds or 13 kilograms.
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New Biosignature Method Could Transform Search for Alien Life
Researchers developed a new method to detect Life by studying how biological molecules are organized rather than simply identifying them. The approach could help missions like Europa Clipper search for microbial signatures on worlds such as Europa and Mars.
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Explores "Western Frontier" On Mars, Captures Stunning Selfie
The image was assembled from 61 individual images taken by a camera mounted at the end of Perseverance's robotic arm.
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NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Captures Rare Crescent Image Of Mars During Flyby
According to mission scientists, the spacecraft is approaching Mars from a high phase angle.
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Stalled on Mars for Six Days by Stuck Rock
NASA’s Curiosity Rover became temporarily stuck after a drilled Martian rock called Atacama lodged onto its drill bit. Engineers spent six days using vibrations and robotic arm maneuvers before finally freeing the rover and resuming science operations.
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Spots 'Crocodile Bridge' On Mars. What Is It?
Perseverance's mission is to seek signs of past life and collect dozens of samples for future return to Earth.
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Study Reveals Fungi Can Survive Mars-Like Conditions Despite Strict Spacecraft Cleaning
This study shows that even though microorganisms are very small, their ability to survive in harsh environments should not be underestimated.
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NASA's Curiosity Rover Discovers Most Diverse Organic Molecules On Mars, Raising Hopes Of Ancient Life
Scientists say these findings will help guide future missions to Mars and other planets.
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Finds Crater Filled With Sand, Alters Drilling Plans
Curiosity rover found its target crater filled with sand, forcing NASA to abandon drilling plans. The rover is now studying nearby bedrock and preparing to sample a new sulfate-rich site to uncover Mars’ geological history.
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NASA Astronauts Reach Safe Orbit In Historic Moon Mission
The crew will spend roughly four days traveling to the lunar vicinity, where they will swing behind the moon's far side.
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Why Is NASA Spending $100 Billion To Return To Moon? Depends On Who You Ask
NASA is heading back with its Artemis programme. As early as April 1, the agency will send a crew of four around the moon as a precursor for a landing this decade.
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NASA Unveils Moon Base Plan And Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft For Mars Mission
NASA is also reevaluating its lunar Gateway space station, planning to repurpose components for the moon base instead.
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Scientists Develop Swarm Robots to Explore Hidden Lava Tubes on Mars
Scientists are developing biomimicry-inspired robots to explore enormous lava tubes beneath Mars. The underground caves could preserve signs of life and potentially shelter future human explorers from harsh Martian radiation.
-
Mysterious Stacked Rocks Spotted by NASA Perseverance Rover on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover photographed a strange rock formation on Mars that appears to show three stacked rocks. Scientists believe wind and ancient water activity likely shaped the unusual structure over millions of years.
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NASA's Psyche Mission Captures Stunning View Of Huygens Crater On Mars
When Psyche arrives at the metal-rich asteroid in August 2029, it will slip into orbit and start mapping the surface. Scientists think asteroid Psyche could be the exposed metallic core of an ancient planetesimal
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NASA's Curiosity Rover Unexpectedly Uproots Rock During Drill On Mars
The rock is estimated to be about 1.5 feet in diameter at its base, around 6 inches thick and weighs roughly 28.6 pounds or 13 kilograms.
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New Biosignature Method Could Transform Search for Alien Life
Researchers developed a new method to detect Life by studying how biological molecules are organized rather than simply identifying them. The approach could help missions like Europa Clipper search for microbial signatures on worlds such as Europa and Mars.
-
NASA's Perseverance Rover Explores "Western Frontier" On Mars, Captures Stunning Selfie
The image was assembled from 61 individual images taken by a camera mounted at the end of Perseverance's robotic arm.
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NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Captures Rare Crescent Image Of Mars During Flyby
According to mission scientists, the spacecraft is approaching Mars from a high phase angle.
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Stalled on Mars for Six Days by Stuck Rock
NASA’s Curiosity Rover became temporarily stuck after a drilled Martian rock called Atacama lodged onto its drill bit. Engineers spent six days using vibrations and robotic arm maneuvers before finally freeing the rover and resuming science operations.
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Spots 'Crocodile Bridge' On Mars. What Is It?
Perseverance's mission is to seek signs of past life and collect dozens of samples for future return to Earth.
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Study Reveals Fungi Can Survive Mars-Like Conditions Despite Strict Spacecraft Cleaning
This study shows that even though microorganisms are very small, their ability to survive in harsh environments should not be underestimated.
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NASA's Curiosity Rover Discovers Most Diverse Organic Molecules On Mars, Raising Hopes Of Ancient Life
Scientists say these findings will help guide future missions to Mars and other planets.
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Finds Crater Filled With Sand, Alters Drilling Plans
Curiosity rover found its target crater filled with sand, forcing NASA to abandon drilling plans. The rover is now studying nearby bedrock and preparing to sample a new sulfate-rich site to uncover Mars’ geological history.
-
NASA Astronauts Reach Safe Orbit In Historic Moon Mission
The crew will spend roughly four days traveling to the lunar vicinity, where they will swing behind the moon's far side.
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Why Is NASA Spending $100 Billion To Return To Moon? Depends On Who You Ask
NASA is heading back with its Artemis programme. As early as April 1, the agency will send a crew of four around the moon as a precursor for a landing this decade.
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NASA Unveils Moon Base Plan And Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft For Mars Mission
NASA is also reevaluating its lunar Gateway space station, planning to repurpose components for the moon base instead.
