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 Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2024 Astrobotic has been selected by NASA's Mars Exploration Program for two studies of commercial services aimed at supporting cost-effective, frequent missions to Mars. The studies will explore commercial payload delivery and surface imaging services to enable future scientific missions to the Red Planet. The two studies will focus on large payload delivery and hosting services, and Mars surface-imaging services. These studies will analyze how Astrobotic can adapt its current spacecraft systems for f ... read more |
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 NASA and ESA Collaborate on ExoMars Rosalind Franklin RoverLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 20, 2024 NASA and ESA announced they signed an agreement to expand NASA's work on the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover, an ESA-led mission launching in 2028 to search for signs of ancient life on Mars. ... more
 NASA, ESA will search for 'signs of life' on MarsWashington DC (UPI) May 16, 2024 NASA and the European Space Agency will search together for signs of life on Mars, the U.S. space administration announced Thursday. ... more
 Voyager Space to Develop New Airlock Concept for Mars TransitLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2024 Voyager Space (Voyager) announced it has received a Collaborative Announcement Notice (CAN) from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) to develop an airlock for the Mars Transit Vehicle, also k ... more
 Tracing organic matter origins in Martian sedimentsTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 14, 2024 Scientists are investigating Martian sediments to understand early environmental conditions and potential signs of past life. Sediments collected by the Curiosity rover from Gale Crater, an ancient ... more |
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 Manganese discovery on Mars suggests ancient Earth-like conditions
 Lunar railway initiative aims to streamline moonbase logisticsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2024 NASA is advancing plans for the first lunar railway system, described as a critical component for the daily operations of a sustainable lunar base envisioned for the 2030s. This initiative is part o ... more |
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 Pulsed plasma rocket development accelerates manned missions to MarsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2024 Advancements in space technology may soon allow humans and cargo to travel to Mars efficiently and quickly. Existing spacecraft require significant velocities due to the vast distances in space, nec ... more
 NASA Scientists Gear Up for Solar Storms at MarsGreenbelt MD (SPX) Apr 30, 2024 The Sun will be at peak activity this year, providing a rare opportunity to study how solar storms and radiation could affect future astronauts on the Red Planet. In the months ahead, two of N ... more
 China aims to retrieve Martian soil samples by 2030Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 China is on course to potentially be the first nation to return Martian soil to Earth, in what is considered a significant scientific and engineering feat, according to a prominent space scientist. ... more
 Hera mission plans Mars flyby en route to asteroid studyParis, France (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 ESA's Hera mission, aimed at planetary defense, will utilize a Mars flyby in March next year to gain velocity as it heads towards the Didymos binary asteroid system. During this maneuver, Hera will ... more |
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 NASA Mars Analog Crew Approaches Mission Conclusion
 Exploring methane mysteries on Mars: Curiosity Rover's new findingsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover has revealed that methane is emerging from Gale Crater's surface, presenting a puzzling scenario for scientists. On Earth, most methane is biologically produced, yet Mars ... more |
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 NASA Mars helicopter sends last message to EarthWashington (AFP) April 17, 2024 NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter has transmitted its final message to Earth and will now serve as an immobile data-gathering unit on the red planet's surface, the space agency said on Tuesday. ... more
 Ingenuity Mars Helicopter transitions to stationary role on Red PlanetLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 17, 2024 The final transmission at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory marked the end of active operations for the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter but the beginning of its new role as a stationary data collector. ... more
 Comet Geyser: Perseverance's 24th Rock CorePasadena CA (JPL) Apr 17, 2024 After investigating the high-standing bedrock at the Bunsen Peak workspace deep within the Margin Unit, the unique nature and composition of this rock was deemed worthy for collection of Perseveranc ... more
 NASA gears up for another Mars simulation missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 In an effort to further humanity's journey to Mars, NASA has carefully selected a diverse group of four volunteers to undergo an intensive 45-day simulated mission to the Red Planet. This simulation ... more |
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 NASA Aims for Cost-Effective Mars Sample Return by 2030sLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced new strategies for the Mars Sample Return program, highlighting the agency's initiative to incorporate innovative designs to ensure the successful return of ... more
 Exomars 2028 and the Search for Life on MarsParis, France (SPX) Apr 10, 2024 Thales Alenia Space has finalized a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA), valued at euro 522m, to progress the ExoMars 2028 mission. The contract encompasses the Mars Entry, Descent and La ... more
 NASA's Artemis Program to enhance Lunar mobility with industry partnersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 04, 2024 In a significant move to enhance lunar exploration, NASA has enlisted Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab to develop a lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) aimed at expanding the Artemis ... more
 Looking back at Hinman Col: Sols 4146-4147Pasadena CA (JPL) Apr 04, 2024 Earth planning day: Wednesday, April 3, 2024: Today we planned a Touch and Go plan. Our workspace had abundant large, stable blocks - not always a given! - which made for a relatively easy planning ... more |
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 Perseverance uncovers a watery past on Mars Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 04, 2024 NASA's Perseverance Mars rover's recent analysis has revealed that its latest rock core sample, collected on March 11, experienced prolonged water exposure in Mars' distant past, possibly as part of ... more
 Continuing up the Channel: Sols 4139-4140Pasadena CA (JPL) Apr 02, 2024 Earth planning date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024: As someone who studies planetary atmospheres, the geology of Curiosity's mission often flies straight over my head. I like to think that I've picked u ... more
 An Intriguing Mess: Sols 4141-4143Pasadena CA (JPL) Apr 02, 2024 Earth planning date: Friday, March 29, 2024: Curiosity is approaching an intriguing pile of rocks called "Hinman Col" - a poorly sorted collection of clasts located along the margin of Gediz Vallis ... more
 NASA sets stage for Extended Lunar Exploration with Artemis IV and Gateway StationWashington DC (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 In an ambitious expansion of lunar exploration, NASA's Artemis IV mission is working towards establishing the first human outpost in lunar orbit - the Gateway space station. This initiative, part of ... more |
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 Perseverance Pays off When Studying the Martian AtmospherePasadena CA (JPL (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 Studying the atmosphere with Perseverance can be challenging! Imagine spotting an interesting cloud in a photo taken yesterday; unlike something interesting on the surface, more observations just ar ... more
 Fascinated by Fascination Turret: Sols 4137-4138Pasadena CA (JPL) Mar 28, 2024 Earth planning date: Monday, March 25, 2024: Today, we planned two sols on Mars in a Touch and Go plan, where we do some early morning contact science and imaging followed by a drive to a new worksp ... more
 Mars Express achieves 25,000 orbitsParis, France (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 Celebrating a significant milestone, ESA's Mars Express has completed its 25,000th orbit around Mars, capturing yet another breathtaking view of the Red Planet to commemorate this achievement. The l ... more
 CADRE Rovers Complete Crucial Testing Phase Ahead of Lunar MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 In a significant advancement for autonomous space exploration, NASA's Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration (CADRE) program has successfully completed a critical series of tests wit ... more |
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European Scientists Unveil Detailed Mars Map Ahead of Rosalind Franklin Rover Mission Paris, France (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 In a major effort, European researchers have completed the most comprehensive geological survey of Mars' Oxia Planum, the designated landing site for the European Space Agency's (ESA) ambitious Rosa ... more
Sun Blob Blues Sols 4134-4135Pasadena CA (JPL) Mar 26, 2024 Earth planning date: Friday, March 22, 2024: Sometimes it feels like we all make up the same brain and planning goes smooth as silk. Today I'm thankful it felt like that, because Friday plans have a ... more
 Bipartisan Congressional call to ensure Mars Sample Return a successLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2024 A unified bipartisan effort led by Representatives Mike Garcia (CA-27), Judy Chu (CA-28), and Adam Schiff (CA-30) has emerged, with a strongly worded letter to NASA Administrator Bill Nelson demandi ... more
 Curiosity's Encore Journey Along Upper Gediz Vallis RidgePasadena CA (JPL) Mar 21, 2024 If the Curiosity rover had a song stuck in her head today, she might be humming "Back to the uGVR," to the tune of The Beatles "Back in the U.S.S.R," as she drives south along the eastern edge of th ... more |
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