Perseverance rover hightails it to Martian delta
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is trying to cover more distance in a single month than any rover before it—and it's doing so using artificial intelligence. On the path ahead are sandpits, craters, and fields of sharp rocks that the rover will have.....»»
NASA"s moon rover prototype conquers steep, scary lander exit test
NASA's VIPER—short for Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover—recently completed another successful round of rigorous tests of the agency's first robotic moon rover's ability to drive off the Astrobotic Griffin lunar lander and onto the.....»»
Perseverance discovers a doughnut-shaped rock on Mars
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured this doughnut-shaped rock in Jezero Crater from about 328 feet (100 meters) away using its Remote Microscopic Imager (RMI), part of the SuperCam instrument, on June 22, 2023, the 832nd Martian day, or sol, of t.....»»
NASA locks four crew members into a one-year mission in a simulated Mars habitat
On June 25, 2023, a crew of four volunteers entered a simulated Martian habitat, from which they will not emerge for over a year. Their mission: to learn more about the logistics—and the human psychology—of living long-term on another planet, wit.....»»
EcoFlow Delta 2 Max review: watts for days, life for years
After an upgrade to LFP batteries, the powerful, lightweight EcoFlow Delta 2 Max power station is hard to beat......»»
Germany is building a tiny rover that will roam the surface of Phobos
At this very moment, eleven robotic missions are operating in orbit or on the surface of Mars, more than at any point during the past 60 years. These include the many orbiters surveying the red planet from orbit, the handful of landers and rovers, an.....»»
Zhurong rover detects extremely weak magnetic fields on surface of Mars" Utopia Basin
A joint research team led by Prof. Du Aimin from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IGGCAS) has found extremely weak magnetic fields during the Zhurong rover's first 1-km traverse on Mars. This indicates no de.....»»
Rocket Report: Electron scoops up Virgin launch, ULA flies first 2023 mission
"In microlaunchers that balance is on a knife’s edge." Enlarge / United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy rocket takes flight early on Thursday morning carrying the NROL-68 mission. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Welcome to.....»»
Landing in living rooms: LEGO models of NASA Mars rover and helicopter
A new STEM-themed kit developed in cooperation with NASA-JPL is designed to spark kids' interest in engineering and space via traditional toys and augmented reality......»»
After tough start this year, United Launch Alliance can turn things around tonight
"These launches place critical capabilities into orbit for our nation." Enlarge / Delta IV Heavy on the pad with NROL-68 at SLC-37B on June 20, 2023. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Once the most formidable rocket company in t.....»»
See a postcard from Mars taken by the Curiosity rover
The image combines two different views of the same area and is colorized to show off the undulating martian landscape in a region called the Marker Band Valley......»»
NASA"s Curiosity captures Martian morning, afternoon in new "postcard"
After completing a major software update in April, NASA's Curiosity Mars rover took a last look at "Marker Band Valley" before leaving it behind, capturing a "postcard" of the scene......»»
Using photosynthesis for Martian occupation—while making space travel more sustainable
Researchers are working on sustainable technology to harvest solar power in space—which could supplement life support systems on the moon and Mars......»»
How and why NASA gives a name to every spot it studies on Mars
Martian maps are full of monikers recognizing places on Earth, explorers, and even cartoon characters......»»
Twenty years of Mars Express images help build mosaic of the red planet
The Mars Express orbiter, the European Space Agency's (ESA) first interplanetary mission, entered orbit around Mars on June 2nd, 2003. Since then, the probe has mapped the Martian surface using its High-Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC), an instrument.....»»
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: release date speculation, developer, trailers, and more
The hit PS2 title Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is often considered the best by fans and critics alike. Here's what we know about the remake......»»
NASA lost contact with Mars Ingenuity helicopter for a week — but it’s OK now
NASA recently lost contact with the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars for a week, and the team had to work fast to avoid a collision with the rover......»»
NASA’s Year-Long Mars Simulation Is a Test of Mental Mettle
Four people will cohabitate in a small prototype Martian dwelling, mimicking the isolation and stresses of life on the Red Planet......»»
Video: Picking up lightsabers for Mars
Detect, fetch and collect. A seemingly easy task is being tested to find the best strategy to collect samples on the martian surface, some 290 000 million km away from home......»»
EcoFlow launches Delta 2 Max solar generator for home emergencies and outdoor adventures
The Delta 2 Max is a powerful solar generator that can power more than a dozen appliances and connects to a solar panel for increased longevity......»»
EcoFlow launches Delta 2 Max solar generator for home emergencies/outdoor adventures
The Delta 2 Max is a powerful solar generator that can power more than a dozen appliances and connects to a solar panel for increased longevity......»»