Mars
International Group Studies Mars Sample Return Mission
Until humans can actually set foot on the Red Planet, the next best thing would be a sample return mission,…
Next TEGA “Bake” Could Be Last for Phoenix
The "vibrating" done to get the first Mars arctic soil sample into Phoenix's TEGA (Thermal and Evolved Gas Analyzer) oven…
“Almost Perfect” Samples are Scraped From Mars Surface For Analysis
With the Phoenix Mars lander in full science-operation-swing, the robotic arm has just scraped an "almost perfect" mix of regolith…
Phoenix: Mars Soil Can Support Life
Another groundbreaking discovery from Mars: Phoenix has analysed martian regolith containing minerals more commonly found in soil here on Earth,…
Two Faces of Mars Explained
Mars has two faces. No, not those kind of faces, but the notable differences between the northern and southern hemisphere.…
Mars Atmosphere Once Held Enough Moisture for Dew or Drizzle
Data from Mars orbiters and landers have suggested that any past water on the Red Planet’s surface probably came from…
Podcast: Humans to Mars, Part 1 – Scientists
[/caption] We're learned about the failed missions to Mars in the past, and the current spacecraft, rovers and landers currently…
Podcast: Missions to Mars, Part 2
I know last week was a bit of a dry history lesson, but we wanted to give you some understanding…
Phoenix Press Conference Update: Proof of Water Ice
Phoenix's scientific team team held a press conference today to officially make their big announcement, which was fairly evident from…
Phoenix: “It Must Be Ice”
Phoenix scientists have been keeping an eye on the white material uncovered in a trench dug by the lander's scoop.…