The leftover remnants of a meteorite that smashed into Earth 15 million years ago could give new insight into Mars' past, including its oceans and whether it ever supported life.Known as the Ries … [Read more...] about Mysterious 15M-year-old crater on Earth could unlock secrets about Mars
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NASA thinks alien life might be hiding underground in ancient caves on Mars
The annotated area in this illustration shows where water ice is located near the surface of Mars. (Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech)Scientists think if there is life on Mars it's likely to be … [Read more...] about NASA thinks alien life might be hiding underground in ancient caves on Mars
Mars earthquakes detected for the first time
In April 2019, NASA's InSight lander recorded what at the time was believed to be the first-ever "Marsquake." Ten months later, the rover has found that Mars is a lot more active than first thought.A … [Read more...] about Mars earthquakes detected for the first time
NASA astronaut Fred Gregory recounts historic missions, eyes America’s space future
In 1989, astronaut Fred Gregory made history when he became the first African-American to command a NASA mission, but he paid little attention to the headlines that he made.An Air Force officer who … [Read more...] about NASA astronaut Fred Gregory recounts historic missions, eyes America’s space future
NASA astronauts will return to space from US soil ‘before summer’: Pence
NASA astronauts will soon launch into space from U.S. soil for the first time in almost 10 years, vowed Vice President Mike Pence, during a speech Wednesday.Pence, who is chairman of the National … [Read more...] about NASA astronauts will return to space from US soil ‘before summer’: Pence
Mars discovery: Salt water sometimes forms on the Red Planet’s surface, scientist says
Salt water may form on the surface of Mars for a few days every year, according to new research.The study by Norbert Schorghofer, a senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute, explains that … [Read more...] about Mars discovery: Salt water sometimes forms on the Red Planet’s surface, scientist says
NASA astronaut Christina Koch recounts record-breaking 328-day space mission: ‘Boredom was not a problem at all’
NASA astronaut Christina Koch says that boredom was never a problem during her record-breaking 328-day stint on the International Space Station (ISS). “I wish I had enough time on there to get bored, … [Read more...] about NASA astronaut Christina Koch recounts record-breaking 328-day space mission: ‘Boredom was not a problem at all’
Mars’ water may have been packed with minerals and salt, possibly supporting life, study says
NASA has already found evidence of an oasis on Mars, but a new study notes that ancient waters on the Red Planet had the right conditions to support life.The research, published in Nature … [Read more...] about Mars’ water may have been packed with minerals and salt, possibly supporting life, study says
Carberry & Zucker: Are we going to Mars in 2020?
Are we going to Mars in 2020? Yes! A convoy of spacecraft will be heading to Mars this summer, when four robotic missions from around the globe will be launched to the Red Planet. Among those missions … [Read more...] about Carberry & Zucker: Are we going to Mars in 2020?
Proposed House bill urges NASA to delay putting US boots back on the moon until 2028
An authorization bill introduced on Friday by Rep. Kendra Horn, D-Okla., urges NASA to delay putting U.S. astronauts back on the moon until 2028 in order to boost the space agency’s long-term plans … [Read more...] about Proposed House bill urges NASA to delay putting US boots back on the moon until 2028