Mars
Spirit Rover Having Memory, Mobility Problems
[/caption] The Spirit rover appears to have some memory and mobility problems. Yes, she's getting old, and it appears she…
Lots of Pure Water Ice at Mars North Pole
[/caption] Planum Boreum, Mar's north polar cap contains water ice "of a very high degree of purity," according to an…
Mars Methane Movies
At NASA's press conference last week about methane on Mars, NASA's lead scientist for the Mars Program Michael Meyers said…
Large Quantities of Methane Being Replenished on Mars
[/caption] Methane has been measured in large quantities in Mars atmosphere over several seasons, meaning Mars is active, either geologically…
Latest Images From HiRISE (More Eye Candy)
[/caption] I don't know about the rest of you, but I could look at images from the HiRISE camera on…
A Cheap Solution for Getting to Mars?
[/caption] The space shuttles are slated to be retired in September of 2010. NASA put out a call recently to…
Happy Birthday Spirit!
[/caption] What were you doing five years ago today? I remember trying to watch NASA TV on my computer in…
Phoenix Not Covered With Ice — Yet
[/caption] The HiRISE Camera on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is keeping an eye on the Phoenix lander, and took…
The Return of (Little) Bigfoot on Mars
[/caption] Some urban legends just won't die, and sometimes, unfortunately, they are given new life. We've already discussed and dismissed…
How to Drive a Mars Rover, Part 3: Five Years on Mars
[/caption] In preparation of celebrating Spirit and Opportunity's fifth anniversary on Mars in January, we've been talking with rover driver…