Mars
One of the Most Exciting Parts of InSight is Actually the Tiny Cubesats Tagging Along for the Ride and Their Role in the Mission
A very important, but perhaps overlooked, aspect of the InSight mission was the first-ever deployment of CubeSats (MarCO) to deep…
InSight Deploys its Solar Cells, Prepared for Surface Operations on Mars!
The InSight Lander, which had touched down on the Martian surface just hours before, has deployed its solar cells and…
InSight Lander Touches Down! Begins Mission to Unlock the Secrets of Mars
Earlier today, after a seven month journey through space, NASA's InSight Lander mission touched down on the Martian surface.
Lakes on Mars Filled up so Quickly They Would Overflow Catastrophically Carving Canyons Within Weeks
According to a new study, ancient lakes on Mars filled up so quickly that they overflowed, carving canyons in the…
It’s Decided, the Mars 2020 Rover Will Land in Jezero Crater
Jezero crater is the landing spot for NASA's upcoming 2020 rover. The crater is a rich geological site, and the…
Strange Grooves on Phobos Were Caused by Boulders Rolling Around on its Surface
Back in the 1970s, NASA's Mariner and Viking Missions were sent out to explore other planets in our Solar System.…
Honey, Where’s the Space Sperm? It’s in Low-Earth Orbit, Dear
It's always wise to be prepared for a disaster, but space sperm is taking it a little too far. Having…
Mars InSight Lands on November 26th. Here’s where it’s going to touch down
After careful consideration, NASA has selected the location where the InSight lander will set down and begin surveying the interior…
Planetary Scientists Have Chosen a Few Landing Sites for the Mars 2020 Rover
At the fourth Landing Site Workshop in October, NASA held a vote on where the Mars 2020 rover will land…
How Science Journalism Helped Me Become a Better Sci-Fi Writer
My work with Universe Today has helped fashion me into a better science fiction writer and led to the publication…