Future Mission to Mars May Threaten Health of Astronauts, Cause Kidney Failure From Galactic Cosmic Radiation

Medicine & Technology Jun 18, 2024

A new study reveals the bodily changes astronauts may experience as they engage in long round trips to Mars and back. Continue reading the article to learn more.

SpaceX May Lose the Race in Mars Mission Following Reports of 2 Firms Also Sending Their Rockets to the Red Planet

Jul 20, 2022

Two companies recently announced they are also sending their rockets to Mars. Does this mean SpaceX is losing the race in space missions? Read to find out.

Astronauts Could Someday Grow Lettuce in Space to Prevent Possible Bone Loss Due to Mars Mission

Mar 22, 2022

As NASA prepares for its Mars mission in 2030, scientists said astronauts can grow lettuce in space to help prevent bone loss. Find out how this is possible.

When Will Elon Musk Bring People to Mars? Billionaire Not Sure of Next SpaceX Crewed Mission?

Mar 19, 2022

SpaceX is expected to carry out a human mission to Mars anytime soon. See more about a potential schedule that Elon Musk recently hinted.

Low-Cost Mars Exploration Being Developed, Novel Ways to Gather More Data on the Red Planet May Be Possible Soon

Oct 04, 2021

Despite studying Mars for many decades now, there is still more to explore on the Red Planet to gather data on a variety of places. That means cheaper Martian missions are needed.

Mars Selfie: China Captures Coolest Photos of the Red Planet

Jun 13, 2021

China recently landed its own rover on the surface of the Red Planet and in fact, it even just revealed a Mars selfie, one of the coolest Martian pictures ever seen.

China's Zhurong Rover Successfully Landed on the Red Planet, Beginning of a New Mars Mission

May 28, 2021

The Zhurong rover will officially begin its mission on Mars. The Chinese craft started to transmit the first images captured on the Red Planet after the landing phase.

Mars Helicopter Ingenuity in Trouble on 6th Flight, Demonstratew Toughness

May 27, 2021

The helicopter deployed from the belly of the Perseverance rover in April, kicking off a five-flight, month-long campaign designed to demonstrate that powered aerial flight is possible above Mars. The sixth flight encountered problems.

SpaceX Mars Mission's First Human on Red Planet Could Be Pete Davidson, Elon Musk Says

May 10, 2021

On an SNL sketch, Elon Musk boasts that Chad, Pete Davidson's long-time running SNL character would be the first human to colonize Mars.

Elon Musk Says People Will Probably Die in Mars Mission, Best for Explorers Not the Rich

Apr 27, 2021

Elon Musk gets candid on Mars tourism in a barefoot interview saying that the mission to the Red Planet is not for rich people, but for explorers who will probably die.

3 Robotic Spacecrafts Expected to Land on Mars in Rapid Sequence This Month

Feb 08, 2021

After dashing through hundreds of millions of miles through space since last summer, three robotic explorers are all set to hit the brakes at the Red Planet.

3 Robotic Spacecrafts Expected to Land on Mars in Rapid Sequence This Month

Feb 08, 2021

After dashing through hundreds of millions of miles through space since last summer, three robotic explorers are all set to hit the brakes at the Red Planet.

2021 Calendar for Space Enthusiasts: SpaceX Test, Mars Mission, and Moon Landings

Jan 07, 2021

Space is set to be a show for various missions in 2021. Here is a timeline documenting all of this year's big rocket flights, missions, and Mars landings.

5 Major Threats to Overcome Before Humans Reach Mars

Dec 24, 2020

Presently, it appears like only a matter of time before humans approach Mars. However, to get there, there are some dangers for humans to be familiar with and overcome first before the trip to Mars.

The Perseverance Rover Will Explore Mars' Jezero Crater for Signs of Life

Jul 24, 2020

Scientists explain how the Perseverance rover will be searching for signs of life on Mars, starting with the Jezero Crater. They hope to find traces of Martian microbes in what used to be a lake.