MarsExploration
Studying Physics in Microgravity
Studying Physics in Microgravity Researchers conducted an experiment on the International Space Station to study physics in microgravity, which may advance fields like fire suppression and plant growth in space. The Fluid Particles experiment used oscillating frequencies to observe how particles cluster and form larger structures in microgravity, with potential applications for understanding phenomena on […]
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NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidates: Shaping Artemis Exploration
NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidates: Shaping Artemis Exploration NASA has selected its 24th astronaut class, consisting of 24 candidates from diverse backgrounds, including military test pilots, engineers, a physician, and a scientist. The new class will undergo nearly two years of training before becoming eligible for missions to low Earth orbit, the Moon, and eventually, Mars, […]
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NASA, Blue Origin Launch Two Spacecraft to Study Mars, Solar Wind
NASA, Blue Origin Launch Two Spacecraft to Study Mars, Solar Wind NASA has launched two spacecraft, ESCAPADE, to study Mars’ magnetic environment and prepare for future human exploration. The twin spacecraft will investigate how the solar wind strips away Martian atmosphere, causing the planet to cool and its surface water to evaporate. ESCAPADE will arrive […]
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Scientists detected a potential biosignature on Mars – an astrobiologist explains what these traces of life are, and how researchers figure out their source
Scientists detected a potential biosignature on Mars – an astrobiologist explains what these traces of life are, and how researchers figure out their source Astrobiologists have detected a potential biosignature on Mars, specifically in the form of iron-rich minerals arranged in a distinctive pattern in a rock sample called Sapphire Canyon. The minerals found in […]
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4649-4654: Ridges, Hollows and Nodules, Oh My
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4649-4654: Ridges, Hollows and Nodules, Oh My The NASA Mars rover Curiosity has been exploring the boxwork terrain on Mount Sharp, trying to decipher why there are pronounced ridges and hollows in this area. Curiosity has been documenting textures, structures, and composition of the terrain, including nodules in varying abundance, to investigate […]
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50 years ago, NASA sent 2 spacecraft to search for life on Mars – the Viking missions’ findings are still discussed today
50 years ago, NASA sent 2 spacecraft to search for life on Mars – the Viking missions’ findings are still discussed today Viking missions sent by NASA 50 years ago searched for life on Mars using two twin orbiters and landers, which successfully landed on the Martian surface in July 1976. The Viking landers conducted […]
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4641-4648: Thinking Outside and Inside the ‘Boxwork’
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4641-4648: Thinking Outside and Inside the ‘Boxwork’ Curiosity Rover Explores Boxwork Unit: The Mars rover Curiosity has been exploring the boxwork unit, investigating both the ridges and hollows to better characterize them and understand how they may have formed. Remote Science and Contact Science: The rover planners conducted remote science, contact science, […]
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NASA Astronaut Megan McArthur Retires
NASA Astronaut Megan McArthur Retires Megan McArthur, a veteran NASA astronaut, has retired after a career spanning over two decades, logging 213 days in space and conducting numerous scientific experiments. McArthur was a key figure in several notable missions, including Expedition 65/66, where she served as a flight engineer on the International Space Station, and […]
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Spacewalk Pop-Up
Spacewalk Pop-Up Astronaut Shane Kimbrough performed nine spacewalks during his three spaceflights, including a notable one on Jan. 13, 2017. Spacewalks are crucial for maintenance, equipment installation, and science experiment deployment at the International Space Station. The activities inform future missions like Artemis and Mars exploration through NASA’s Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program. […]
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4627-4628: A Ridge Stop in the Boxworks
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4627-4628: A Ridge Stop in the Boxworks The NASA Mars rover Curiosity has acquired a close-up view of the rock target “Bococo” at the intersection of several boxwork ridges, showing bright millimeter-scale nodules likely to be calcium sulfate. Curiosity performed a successful 25-meter drive and deployed its arm for contact science, including […]
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