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
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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
Alien breakthrough as water on Mars contained just the right ingredients to support life, scientists say
This October 2019 photo made available by NASA shows InSight's heat probe digging into the surface of Mars. On Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, NASA says the drilling device has penetrated three-quarters of … [Read more...] about Alien breakthrough as water on Mars contained just the right ingredients to support life, scientists say
NASA’s $2.5B rover is frozen on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover, which celebrated its seventh anniversary on Mars in August and has made several remarkable discoveries, is stuck frozen on the Red Planet.In a mission update earlier this week, … [Read more...] about NASA’s $2.5B rover is frozen on Mars
Rare ‘Martian’ mineral mounds appear in Utah’s Great Salt Lake
Mounds of a rare crystalline mineral emerged above the surface of Utah's Great Salt Lake.The four white mounds, which are up to 3 feet high and dozens of feet across, were first seen in October, … [Read more...] about Rare ‘Martian’ mineral mounds appear in Utah’s Great Salt Lake
Mars’ water evaporating faster than previously thought
Mars may well have liquid water at or near its surface, but a new study suggests that water vapor is escaping the Red Planet faster than previously thought.The research, published in the journal … [Read more...] about Mars’ water evaporating faster than previously thought
NASA 2020: Mars, return to the Moon and more
2019 was a banner year for NASA, as the space agency announced plans to return to the Moon, celebrated the first-ever all-female spacewalk and commemorated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. 2020 … [Read more...] about NASA 2020: Mars, return to the Moon and more