MarsExploration
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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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4622-4623: Kicking Off (Earth) Year 14 With an Investigation of Veins
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4622-4623: Kicking Off (Earth) Year 14 With an Investigation of Veins Curiosity Rover Celebrates 14th Year on Mars: The NASA rover has started its 14th year on Mars, kicking off a new investigation into mysterious boxwork formations and veins. Vein Investigation Plan: Curiosity will use its instruments to investigate the geometry and […]
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4593-4594: Three Layers and a Lot of Structure at VolcxE1n PexF1a Blanca
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4593-4594: Three Layers and a Lot of Structure at VolcxE1n PexF1a Blanca Curiosity Rover has arrived at Volcán Peña Blanca on Mars, where it will study a prominent ridge and its structure to understand how water may have formed it. The rover has taken multiple images of the outcrop using its Mast […]
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Old Glory on the Red Planet
Old Glory on the Red Planet The United States flag has been planted on Mars as part of NASA’s Perseverance rover mission. The flag is attached to an aluminum plate mounted at the base of the rover’s mast, which was captured by the WATSON camera on June 28, 2025. The WATSON camera is part of […]
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