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1 month ago

Venture

Elon Musk's "Hubris and Arrogance" Are Ruining Our Chances of Actually Getting to Mars, Says Leading Expert

London startup

fromTESLARATI

SpaceX Starship Flight 9 recap: objectives & outcomes

Starship Flight 9 marked a significant step toward reusability, despite setbacks in recovery and payload deployment.

fromNew York Post

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

London startup

SpaceX Starship blasts off in ninth test flight as Elon Musk shoots for Mars

OMG science

Sending People to Mars Now Would Cost Trillions and Can't Work

Elon Musk Just Caused a Huge Headache for the New Head of NASA

Elon Musk advocates for the deorbiting of the International Space Station, claiming it has outlived its usefulness.

SpaceX's CEO's statement creates tension amid existing plans for the ISS's retirement.

Elon Musk Calls for Destroying the Space Station as Soon as Possible

Elon Musk advocates for the deorbiting of the ISS, citing limited utility despite its importance for scientific research.

Venture

1 month ago

Elon Musk's "Hubris and Arrogance" Are Ruining Our Chances of Actually Getting to Mars, Says Leading Expert

Elon Musk's approach to Mars exploration needs broader international support to succeed.

London startup

fromTESLARATI

SpaceX Starship Flight 9 recap: objectives & outcomes

Starship Flight 9 marked a significant step toward reusability, despite setbacks in recovery and payload deployment.

London startup

fromNew York Post

SpaceX Starship blasts off in ninth test flight as Elon Musk shoots for Mars

SpaceX's Starship test flight emphasizes resilience despite previous setbacks, crucial for Mars exploration.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Sending People to Mars Now Would Cost Trillions and Can't Work

The ambitious timeline for Mars missions lacks a detailed plan and clarity on execution.

Elon Musk Just Caused a Huge Headache for the New Head of NASA

Elon Musk advocates for the deorbiting of the International Space Station, claiming it has outlived its usefulness.

SpaceX's CEO's statement creates tension amid existing plans for the ISS's retirement.

Elon Musk Calls for Destroying the Space Station as Soon as Possible

Elon Musk advocates for the deorbiting of the ISS, citing limited utility despite its importance for scientific research.

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fromArs Technica

If Congress actually cancels the SLS rocket, what happens next?

The Artemis lunar presence depends on transportation cost, safety, and activities for astronauts.

The Trump budget proposes a significant funding increase for Mars exploration programs.

This funding may spark robust commercial partnerships for Mars missions.

#curiosity-rover

OMG science

BAFFLED scientists discover 'honey and waffle' structures on Mars

fromArs Technica

Rover finds hints of an ancient Martian carbon cycle

Mars' ancient carbon cycle was confirmed through the discovery of siderite by the Curiosity rover.

8 months ago

NASA spots mysterious 'spiderwebs' on never explored region of Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover is investigating spiderweb-like structures on Mars, which may have once trapped ancient microbial life.

OMG science

BAFFLED scientists discover 'honey and waffle' structures on Mars

fromArs Technica

Rover finds hints of an ancient Martian carbon cycle

Mars' ancient carbon cycle was confirmed through the discovery of siderite by the Curiosity rover.

fromCreativeApplications.Net

8 months ago

NASA spots mysterious 'spiderwebs' on never explored region of Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover is investigating spiderweb-like structures on Mars, which may have once trapped ancient microbial life.

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Marsokhod-0 (-0) - Horrors of the unknown

The Marsokhod-0 project merges Lovecraftian horror with the scientific challenges of Mars exploration, immersing players in an interactive and time-delayed experience.

Roam Research

Startup companies

Startup Says Its Nuclear Fusion Rocket Could Cut Time to Mars in Half

Pulsar Fusion's nuclear fusion rocket could halve Mars travel time.

The Sunbird rocket harnesses fusion for propulsion in space.

Fusion energy, combining isotopes, is a key advantage for space travel.

Roam Research

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

Airbus to build lander for Europe's first Mars rover after Russia dropped

Rosalind Franklin rover's mission to Mars is revitalized with new lander funding from the UK government after initial setbacks due to the Ukraine conflict.

fromwww.npr.org

An Algerian scientist splits his gaze between microbes and Mars

Youcef Sellam's research connects microbial fossil detection techniques to potential Martian life exploration.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Former CIA agent claims there was life on Mars

Former CIA remote viewer Joe McMoneagle claims to have perceived life on Mars through psychic experimentation.

6 months ago

NASA's Mars Sample Return Program Is Still at a Crossroads

NASA's Mars Sample Return program is at a critical juncture, not expected to resolve until at least 2026, as officials weigh two distinct paths forward.

OMG science

Mars rover makes epic climb to explore some of the oldest rocks in the Solar System

Perseverance rover explores ancient Martian rocks on Jezero Crater's rim, seeking evidence of extraterrestrial life.

NASA aims to return Martian samples to Earth for comprehensive analysis of potential life signs.

10 months ago

OMG science

NASA discovers 'zebra rock' on Mars unlike anything it's ever seen

NASA's Perseverance Rover has discovered a unique 'zebra rock' named Freya Castle on Mars, raising hopes for significant geological findings.

fromNature

7 months ago

Mars rover makes epic climb to explore some of the oldest rocks in the Solar System

Perseverance rover explores ancient Martian rocks on Jezero Crater's rim, seeking evidence of extraterrestrial life.

NASA aims to return Martian samples to Earth for comprehensive analysis of potential life signs.