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Another point for life on Mars: Signs of liquid water discovered under the planet's surface

Mars has evidence of a reservoir of liquid water miles below its surface, potentially enough to cover the entire planet with an ocean about one mile deep.

"Follow the salt": A new strategy for finding life on Mars

NASA's Mars exploration strategy to find life focuses on water, potentially missing other viable habitats and life-forms.

The invisible problem with sending people to Mars

Space radiation poses serious, often overlooked health risks for astronauts aiming to explore Mars, presenting a potential barrier to crewed missions.

NASA's Curiosity rover accidentally uncovered pure sulfur crystals on Mars

Elemental sulfur discovered on Mars for the first time by Curiosity rover.

NASA believes it understands why Ingenuity crashed on Mars

The Ingenuity helicopter crashed due to its navigation sensors failing to detect sufficient surface features on Mars.
Engineers concluded that smooth terrain hindered the helicopter's ability to navigate effectively.

NASA is investigating the Ingenuity helicopter's final flight on Mars

NASA is investigating the final flight of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, marking a historic first analysis of an aircraft accident on another planet.

Another point for life on Mars: Signs of liquid water discovered under the planet's surface

Mars has evidence of a reservoir of liquid water miles below its surface, potentially enough to cover the entire planet with an ocean about one mile deep.

"Follow the salt": A new strategy for finding life on Mars

NASA's Mars exploration strategy to find life focuses on water, potentially missing other viable habitats and life-forms.

The invisible problem with sending people to Mars

Space radiation poses serious, often overlooked health risks for astronauts aiming to explore Mars, presenting a potential barrier to crewed missions.

NASA's Curiosity rover accidentally uncovered pure sulfur crystals on Mars

Elemental sulfur discovered on Mars for the first time by Curiosity rover.

NASA believes it understands why Ingenuity crashed on Mars

The Ingenuity helicopter crashed due to its navigation sensors failing to detect sufficient surface features on Mars.
Engineers concluded that smooth terrain hindered the helicopter's ability to navigate effectively.

NASA is investigating the Ingenuity helicopter's final flight on Mars

NASA is investigating the final flight of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, marking a historic first analysis of an aircraft accident on another planet.
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#perseverance-rover

Mars rover makes epic climb to explore some of the oldest rocks in the Solar System

Perseverance rover explores ancient Martian rocks on Jezero Crater's rim, seeking evidence of extraterrestrial life.
NASA aims to return Martian samples to Earth for comprehensive analysis of potential life signs.

NASA discovers 'zebra rock' on Mars unlike anything it's ever seen

NASA's Perseverance Rover has discovered a unique 'zebra rock' named Freya Castle on Mars, raising hopes for significant geological findings.

Mars rover makes epic climb to explore some of the oldest rocks in the Solar System

Perseverance rover explores ancient Martian rocks on Jezero Crater's rim, seeking evidence of extraterrestrial life.
NASA aims to return Martian samples to Earth for comprehensive analysis of potential life signs.

NASA discovers 'zebra rock' on Mars unlike anything it's ever seen

NASA's Perseverance Rover has discovered a unique 'zebra rock' named Freya Castle on Mars, raising hopes for significant geological findings.
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NASA spots mysterious 'spiderwebs' on never explored region of Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover is investigating spiderweb-like structures on Mars, which may have once trapped ancient microbial life.
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SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew returns to Earth victorious, making huge gains in Elon Musk's plans to send humans to Mars

Polaris Dawn's successful return aids SpaceX's ambitions for Mars colonization while also supporting childhood cancer research.

Musk and Trump watch SpaceX launch together in Texas

The collaboration between Trump and Musk signals potential shifts in American politics and space exploration.

SpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster with metal arms DW 10/13/2024

SpaceX successfully captured its Starship booster after a test flight, marking a major milestone for reusable space travel technology.

SpaceX launched Starship for the sixth time but canceled the highly-anticipated 'chopsticks' maneuver minutes after lift-off

SpaceX's sixth Starship launch highlighted the importance of achieving rapid reusability for future Mars missions.

SpaceX launches 4 people, including a billionaire, on the most ambitious private human spaceflight yet

The Polaris Dawn mission marks a significant private crewed spaceflight aimed at preparing for future human missions to Mars.

SpaceX launches Starship for the sixth time - with Trump on site to watch | TechCrunch

Trump's visit signifies support for SpaceX's Starship program and ambitions for Mars exploration.

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew returns to Earth victorious, making huge gains in Elon Musk's plans to send humans to Mars

Polaris Dawn's successful return aids SpaceX's ambitions for Mars colonization while also supporting childhood cancer research.

Musk and Trump watch SpaceX launch together in Texas

The collaboration between Trump and Musk signals potential shifts in American politics and space exploration.

SpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster with metal arms DW 10/13/2024

SpaceX successfully captured its Starship booster after a test flight, marking a major milestone for reusable space travel technology.

SpaceX launched Starship for the sixth time but canceled the highly-anticipated 'chopsticks' maneuver minutes after lift-off

SpaceX's sixth Starship launch highlighted the importance of achieving rapid reusability for future Mars missions.

SpaceX launches 4 people, including a billionaire, on the most ambitious private human spaceflight yet

The Polaris Dawn mission marks a significant private crewed spaceflight aimed at preparing for future human missions to Mars.

SpaceX launches Starship for the sixth time - with Trump on site to watch | TechCrunch

Trump's visit signifies support for SpaceX's Starship program and ambitions for Mars exploration.
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#climate-change

Mars' Surface Appears to Be Covered in Potential Rocket Fuel, MIT Finds

Scientists propose that Mars' ancient atmosphere may be trapped in sedimentary rocks, which can be used to create rocket fuel for future Mars missions.

Planning for life on Mars

Research on Mars regolith simulants could pave the way for sustainable plant growth on Mars, aiding future colonization efforts.

Mars' Surface Appears to Be Covered in Potential Rocket Fuel, MIT Finds

Scientists propose that Mars' ancient atmosphere may be trapped in sedimentary rocks, which can be used to create rocket fuel for future Mars missions.

Planning for life on Mars

Research on Mars regolith simulants could pave the way for sustainable plant growth on Mars, aiding future colonization efforts.
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Hurricane Milton has left two worlds in its wake. Elon Musk lives in one of them. The other is called reality | Marina Hyde

Elon Musk's endeavors on Mars distract from the urgent issues we face on Earth, particularly our deteriorating shared reality.
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Astronomer predicts just how soon humans will travel to Mars

Astronomer David Whitehouse predicts that humans will travel to Mars in the 2040s, with the success of upcoming moon explorations leading to a better understanding of how to survive the journey to Mars.
The length of time to travel to Mars is a major challenge, as there is little information on how a one-year journey in space would affect the human body.

There's a Big Problem With Using Nuclear Rockets to Get to Mars

Nuclear fission-fueled rockets could significantly reduce Mars travel time, but challenges with fuel accessibility and weight complicate development.

Astronomer predicts just how soon humans will travel to Mars

Astronomer David Whitehouse predicts that humans will travel to Mars in the 2040s, with the success of upcoming moon explorations leading to a better understanding of how to survive the journey to Mars.
The length of time to travel to Mars is a major challenge, as there is little information on how a one-year journey in space would affect the human body.

There's a Big Problem With Using Nuclear Rockets to Get to Mars

Nuclear fission-fueled rockets could significantly reduce Mars travel time, but challenges with fuel accessibility and weight complicate development.
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The key to detecting life trillions of miles away from Earth

Discovery of significant sub-surface water on Mars has implications for future life search, but the water is deeply buried, complicating access.

NASA and Rocket Lab aim to prove we can go to Mars for 1/10 the price | TechCrunch

Rocket Lab's ESCAPADE mission will study solar winds at Mars, highlighting its spacecraft capabilities on a cost-effective journey.

NASA Ponders Why Gas Produced by Life on Earth Is Leaking Out of Mars at Night

Mars Curiosity rover detected mysterious methane gas puffs on Mars, sparking intrigue about potential sources and implications.

Mars Sample Return a top scientific priority, Lunine testifies | Cornell Chronicle

Mars Sample Return mission is crucial for understanding Mars' evolution.
Funding is necessary to bring back samples from Mars.

See Every Bit of Outer Space We've Brought Back to Earth

Sample-return missions bring valuable extraterrestrial samples to Earth for in-depth analysis.
Bringing back samples from moons, asteroids, and planets requires complex operations involving surface launch and return to Earth.
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