Mars
Accurately Forecasting the Weather on Mars and Titan
Even meteorologists who forecast the weather on Earth admit that they can’t always accurately predict the weather at a specific…
ExoMars Will be Drilling 1.7 Meters to Pull its Samples From Below the Surface of Mars
The ESA just finished testing the drill that will allow the Rosalind Franklin rover to search for signs of life…
Astronaut Blood and Urine Could Help Build Structures on the Moon
Thinking outside the box has always been a strong suit of space exploration. Whether taking a picture of the Earth…
There are Natural Features on Mars That Could Serve as Radiation Shelters
Mars is bombarded with radiation. Without a protective magnetic shield and a thick atmosphere like Earth's, radiation from space has…
Thanks to Ingenuity’s Pictures, Perseverance Knows Where to Drive to Next
The Perseverance rover now has a new tool to help scientists and engineers figure out where the rover goes next.…
NASA Will be Sending two More Missions to Mars in 2024, Costing Just $80 Million
One of the biggest ongoing changes in space exploration is the introduction of commercial methods into the field. Commercial launch…
Dust Storms on Mars Continue to Make the Planet Drier
Combining data from three Mars orbiter missions, a team of scientists have found undeniably proof that regional dust storms are…
Japan’s Mission to Phobos Will Also Bring a Sample Home by 2029
Japan's space agency (JAXA) is gearing up for its Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, with plans to have a sample…
Ingenuity’s Flight 12 was a Tricky one, Flying Over Hazardous Terrain
The Ingenuity helicopter on Mars has now completed its 12th flight, where it acted as a scout, looking ahead for…
Greenhouses Probably won’t Work on Mars Because of Cosmic Radiation. Even the Plants Will Have to Live Underground
Mars is a lifeless wasteland for more than one reason. Not only are the temperatures and lack of water difficult…