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Future deep space trips to Mars could be revolutionized by an inventive rocket technology, cutting the time it takes to reach the Red Planet down to a few months. Many obstacles stand in the way of the objective of landing humans on Mars, one of
Massive explosions on the Sun’s surface this year could provide major clues about whether life has ever lived on Mars. The massive, blazing volcano at the center of our solar system reaches what NASA refers to as its “peak activity” around every 11 years. In
Ever pondered what it might be like to inhabit Mars? NASA has created a simulation that allows you to experience life on the Red Planet. To assist them become ready for human exploration of the planet, the space agency is searching for volunteers to spend
The space agency declared on Thursday that rotor blade damage has rendered the 4-pound (1.8-kg) Ingenuity helicopter unfit for flight. Officially, its $85 million mission is ended, but it’s still upright and in communication with flight controllers, according to officials. Originally designed as a temporary
Since arriving on the planet in February 2021, NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter—technically a rotorcraft—has made dozens of tiny aerial excursions across Mars; however, its most recent flight set a new record for the tiny aircraft. According to its flight log, Ingenuity’s 69th flight on December 21st,