NASA orders studies from private space companies on Mars mission support roles | TechCrunch
NASA is involving private companies in Mars exploration through research tasks and concept studies, signaling a shift towards commercial support for future missions. [ more ]
NASA finds traces of gas that could be a sign of life near mars crater
NASA's Curiosity Rover detected methane on Mars, potentially generated by geological processes, causing uncertainty about the source of the gas. [ more ]
NASA Investigating Whether It Could Hire SpaceX for Mars Trip
NASA is considering working with private space companies, including SpaceX, to reach Mars.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is seeking proposals from companies to extend its commercial space program to Mars, with a focus on lower costs and acceptable risk. [ more ]
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. [ more ]