Martian North Polar Vortex Creates Seasonal Ozone Layer, Planetary Scientists Say
The polar vortex is a consequence of Martian seasons, which occur because the planet’s axis is tilted at…
‘Groundbreaking’ NASA Discovery Is ‘Closest We Have Ever Come’ to Finding Life on Mars
The so-called “Leopard spot” marks a mineral known on Earth for its production by microbes – Credit: NASA…
SpaceX Partners with Chip Makers to Launch Starlink Mobile Service
SpaceX is working with microchip manufacturers to embed devices in phones to support its nascent Starlink satellite-to-cell service,…
Strange Mars Mudstones May Hold the Strongest Clues Yet of Ancient Life
An image of the rock named “Cheyava Falls” in the “Bright Angel formation” in Jezero crater, Mars collected…
Perseverance Rover Captures Elusive Martian Aurora for a Second Time
Scientists have captured visible-light images of auroras glowing green above Mars, thanks to NASA’s Perseverance rover. (Artist’s concept).…
US scientists find ‘critical gaps’ holding back Nasa moon plan as China races ahead
Scientists have found critical gaps in Nasa’s development of space life support systems that could prevent the United…
What Would It Take to Say We Found Life? We Asked a NASA Expert: Episode 63
What Would It Take to Say We Found Life? We call this the podium test. What would it…
US scientists find ‘critical gaps’ holding back Nasa moon plan as China races ahead
Scientists have found critical gaps in Nasa’s development of space life support systems that could prevent the United…
How carrying enough water to make return-trip propellant simplifies a Starship mission to Mars
The idea of a human mission to explore Mars has been studied repeatedly over the past 75 years.…
Speckled rocks ‘clearest sign’ yet of ancient life on Mars, Nasa says
Colorful, speckled rocks found on the surface of Mars have offered among the most encouraging evidence yet of…
NASA Perseverance Rover’s Stunning Find May Be Mars’ First Sign of Life
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover took this selfie, made up of 62 individual images, on July 23, 2024. A…
NASA’s Perseverance rover finds potential signs of ancient life on Mars
NASA just announced that its Perseverance rover recently found some promising signs of ancient life on Mars. The…