NASA’ Mars rover Curiosity finds a rock not seen earlier
The first Martian rock NASA’s Curiosity rover has reached out to touch Continue reading “NASA’ Mars rover Curiosity finds a rock not seen earlier” » More...
NASA releases most spectacular pic of Mars ever taken
NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity has captured the most spectacular picture of Mars Continue reading “NASA releases most spectacular pic of Mars ever taken” » More...
Curiosity rover to drill into Mars surface to find proof of ancient life
A new study has suggested optimal depths and locations to probe for organic molecules on Mars Continue reading “Curiosity rover to drill into Mars surface to find proof of ancient life” » More...
Exhumed rocks reveal history of groundwater on Mars
By studying rocks blasted out of impact craters, scientists have found evidence that underground water persisted at depth for prolonged periods during the first billion years of Mars’ existence Continue reading More...
Life on Mars to be `sniffed` out
Potential abodes for tiny Martians are likely deep underground, so we need to be smart and look for secondary indications of microbial alien life and there is no better way to find them than sniff them out Continue More...
Extensive water in Mars’ mantle hints possibility of sustained life
The amount of water in places of the Martian mantle is vastly larger than previous estimates and is similar to that of Earth’s, scientists have found Continue reading “Extensive water in Mars’ mantle hints More...
Mars rover to land closer to its ultimate destination
NASA has narrowed the target for its most advanced Mars rover, Curiosity, which will land on the Red Planet in August Continue reading “Mars rover to land closer to its ultimate destination” » More...
NASA’s spacecraft begins radiation research on journey to Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has begun collecting data during its 8-month trip from Earth to Mars, which will help in planning future human missions to the red planet Continue reading “NASA’s spacecraft begins More...
Soon: ‘Seeker’ navigation system to pilot next Mars rover without humans
Scientists are designing a self-controlled navigation system that will pilot the next Mars Rover without any human pushing button and cover at least one kilometre in a day Continue reading “Soon: ‘Seeker’ More...
Buried ice on Mars may be source of water for future astronauts
Huge volumes of ice, buried under the Phlegra Montes mountain range on Mars could be a source of water for future astronauts, researchers say Continue reading “Buried ice on Mars may be source of water for More...
