mars 2020
“You Wouldn’t Believe What I Just Saw:” Ingenuity Helicopter Flies Successfully on Mars
NASA pulled off a Wright Brothers moment on Mars early today by successfully flying the tiny Ingenuity helicopter for approximately…
Our Complete Guide to Mars Opposition Season 2020
Grab your telescope: when it comes to astronomy, 2020 saved the best for last, with a fine opposition of the…
Perseverance Went Into Safe Mode Shortly After Launch, But it’s Fine
NASA's Perseverance rover experienced some hiccups shortly after launch, but is back on track and making its seven-month journey to…
Perseverance Has Been Put Inside its Atlas V Rocket
NASA's Perseverance rover and elements of the Mars 2020 mission were recently loaded aboard the rocket that will take it…
Dawn Patrol: Jupiter and Saturn at Opposition 2020
Missing the planets in the first half of 2020? That’s all about to change, as the gas giants Jupiter and…
Wheels and Helicopter Attached to Perseverance Rover
The Perseverance rover was recently integrated with its wheels and Mars Helicopter, as part of its final preparations before launch…
Spaceflight Stories Expected for 2020
The year 2020 is expected to be an exciting one for space exploration. Here are the top stories that are…
Mars 2020 Stands Up on its Wheels For The First Time
The Mars 2020 rover recently passed a milestone at NASA JPL, where it stood on its wheels and legs for…
NASA is Sending a Helicopter to Mars as Part of the 2020 Rover
When the Mars 2020 rover arrives on the Red Planet, it will include a Mars Helicopter - a concept that…
Mars Missions Need To Be Neat Freaks At Key Sites
A new study from the Finnish Meteorological Institute shows how jettisoned hardware and Martian weather could make a dangerous combination!