Mars-Sized Planet Might Be Lurking in Trans-Neptunian Space of the Solar System as Hinted by Computer Simulations

SPACE 09.28.2021 06:25 AM

A recent paper published suggests that computer simulations hinted at a planet in the trans-Neptunian space as big as Mars. If proven, this could mean that the rumored Planet 9 is not alone.

Can NASA Get Water From Moon, Mars? Virginia Tech Thinks So!

09.26.2021 23:43 PM

Virginia Tech team thinks it can help NASA bring water on moon and Mars to Earth by making prototypes that extracts and harvest the most water samples from the planets.

Will Elon Musk Ever Go to Space? Billionaire SpaceX Founder Not Yet Sure When

09.24.2021 07:46 AM

Will Elon Musk ever going to space following the steps of other billionaire founders Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson? Perhaps someday, but it seems that it is not yet the priority of SpaceX as of now.

NASA InSight Mars Lander Detects 3 Massive Earthquakes in Red Planet, Records Strongest Marsquake at 4.2 Magnitude

09.24.2021 04:14 AM

NASA's InSight recorded one of the largest and longest-lasting marsquakes ever. The magnitude 4.2 marsquake shook the Red Planet for 90 minutes.

Mars Had Thousands of Massive Volcanic Eruptions That Changed Its Climate 4 Billion Years Ago, NASA Reveals

09.20.2021 01:13 AM

NASA confirms that an area in Mars called Arabia Terra had massive volcanic eruptions about 4 billion years ago that might have altered the planet's climate, blocking the Sun and making the atmosphere colder.

NASA's Arabia Terra Study Shows Thousands of Volcanic 'Super Eruptions' in Mars 4 Billion Years Ago Creating Calderas, Change in Climate

09.15.2021 22:26 PM

A new study from NASA suggests that the planetary and atmospheric structure of Mars have been influenced by thousands of volcanic super eruptions 4 billion years ago.

Elon Musk Wants SpaceX's Starlink to Provide Internet Connection Between Earth, Mars

09.15.2021 03:56 AM

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk told a Twitter user that SpaceX will send Starlink satellites between Earth and Mars orbit for communication.

Human Sacrifice for Mars Construction? Astronaut Base on Martian Soil Will Allegedly Become Stronger By Using Blood, Urine, Swear and Tears

09.13.2021 22:07 PM

A new study suggests that human liquids such as blood and urine could be the best materials for constructing astronaut base in Mars and the moon.

Robots to Perform Mining Works on the Moon Being Developed So Astronauts Can Focus on More Crucial Space Mission

09.10.2021 08:23 AM

A team of researchers is currently developing robots that will carry out the mining jobs for the astronauts to have more time to concentrate on more critical missions in space.

Mars Homes, Residences in Post-Apocalyptic Setting Shown in 3D Architecture Including Drone-Like Flying Houses, Domes, Aquatic Pods

09.09.2021 06:47 AM

A real estate company and a 3D designer bring architect Chris Lawson's sketches to life as he reimagines four types of future homes, whether it may be on land, air, water, or a post-apocalyptic version.

Mars' Surface Has Structural Features That Serves as Natural Shelter to Protect Explorers from Radiation

09.08.2021 07:13 AM

A new study suggests that the land formation in Mars could be a natural shelter for Earth's explorers against the threat of radiation.

How NASA's Perseverance Imaged the First Cored Martian Rock with Mastcam-Z: A Step-by-Step Overview

09.06.2021 22:43 PM

NASA's Perseverance rover have successfully gathered and imaged the first cored rock from Mars. Here is an overview of the processes the rover conducted together with its partner Mastcam-Z

Successful Flight Extends Ingenuity's Mars 2020 Mission; Helicopter Not Yet Ready to Retire - NASA

09.06.2021 02:56 AM

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter was supposed to fly only five times on the Red Planet's surface. However, it seems it is not yet ready to retire even after its successful 13th flight.

Humans Growing Plants on Mars Impossible Due to Cosmic Radiation Exposure Rather Than Martian Soil

09.03.2021 07:39 AM

"The Martian" movie shows an astronaut planting potatoes on Mars. In reality, this might be impossible not because of the Martian soil but because of radiation exposure that is 17 times harsher than Earth's.

Earth’s Largest Martian Rock on Display: See It up Close and Personal in Maine Starting September 1

09.01.2021 21:37 PM

The largest Mars rock on Earth has been put on display permanently at a Maine museum starting September 1. This is identified as Taoudenni 002.

China Zhurong Rover Marks Its 100 Days On Mars; Snaps Broad Panorama of the Utopia Planitia Area of Mars

09.01.2021 20:25 PM

Zhurong Rover is scouting Utopia Planitia for the China National Space Administration's Tianwen-1 Mars mission.

NASA Clears New Artificial Satellite Mission That Aims to Study Mars in a Cheaper Way

08.29.2021 00:10 AM

The University of California, Berkeley, has been given formal approval to launch two satellites into orbit above Mars in October 2024.

Human Mars Mission Safest Only When Less Than 4 Years at Solar Maximum

08.28.2021 00:21 AM

A new study suggests that a human mission to Mars would only be viable if less than four years and when the Sun is at its hottest.

Solar System Geological Features That You Must Know: Which One's the Most Impressive?

08.25.2021 22:55 PM

Earth is not the only planet with impressive geological features in the Solar System. Here are five notable geological structures that can be seen on other planets.

Fact-Check: NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover Sees Camels on Red Planet? False, Experts Say

08.24.2021 08:42 AM

Several photos circulating on social media depict a martian gorilla and camel. Are the creatures on Mars that space explorers claim to see real?

NASA's Perseverance Rover Doesn't Just Search for Rocks, Dust on Surface of Mars; It Spots Deimos, the Tiny Martian Moon, Too!

08.22.2021 22:42 PM

NASA’s Perseverance rover has recently spotted a Martian moon, aside from rocks and dust which it typically captures and examines.