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Perseverance’s Eyes See a Different Mars

The Red Planet’s red looks different to an Earthling than it would to a Martian—or to a robot with hyperspectral cameras for eyes......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredFeb 23rd, 2021

Mars rover continues progress along upper Gediz Vallis ridge

Curiosity continues to make progress along the margin of upper Gediz Vallis ridge, investigating the broken bedrock in our workspace and acquiring images of the ridge deposit as the rover drives south......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Rocket Report: Starship could save Mars Sample Return; BE-4s for second Vulcan

Australia's first homemade orbital-class rocket makes an appearance on its launch pad. Enlarge / A BE-4 engine is moved into position on ULA's second Vulcan rocket. (credit: United Launch Alliance) Welcome to Edition 6.4.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

NASA gives green light to mission to send car-sized drone to Saturn moon

NASA’s Mars helicopter mission is now officially over, but following it is an even more complex flying machine destined to explore Saturn’s largest moon......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

NASA green-lights mission to send car-sized drone to Saturn moon

NASA’s Mars helicopter mission is now officially over, but following it is an even more complex flying machine destined to explore Saturn’s largest moon......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Final communications sent to the beloved Ingenuity Mars helicopter

NASA's hugely successful Mars helicopter Ingenuity will continue saving data in case future explorers should come this way again......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

NASA"s Roman space telescope"s "eyes" pass first vision test

Engineers at L3Harris Technologies in Rochester, New York, have combined all 10 mirrors for NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Preliminary tests show the newly aligned optics, collectively called the IOA (Imaging Optics Assembly), will direct.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

NASA needs a new approach for its challenging Mars Sample Return mission

NASA is seeking new ideas for its Mars Sample Return mission after admitting that its previous plan to bring samples from Mars back to Earth was too ambitious......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes could be one of 2024’s best and boldest games

Based on what we've played so far, you do not want to miss the mysterious Lorelei and the Laser Eyes......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

NASA"s Ingenuity Mars helicopter team says goodbye—for now

The final downlink shift by the Ingenuity team was a time to reflect on a highly successful mission—and to prepare the first aircraft on another world for its new role......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

How futuristic display tech is trying to save your eyes

We can't escape screens, but a few brands are trying to make the ordeal less harmful for eyes. Science, however, has other thoughts about our screen habits......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

NASA says it needs better ideas on how to return samples from Mars

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is losing its grip on managing NASA's next flagship mission. Enlarge / NASA's existing plan for Mars Sample Return involves a large lander the size of a two-car garage, two helicopters, a two-stage b.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

NASA is seeking a faster, cheaper way to bring Mars samples to Earth

NASA's plan to bring samples from Mars back to Earth is on hold until there's a faster, cheaper way, space agency officials said Monday......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Supporting the future of Mars exploration with supercomputers

You may have flown a flight simulator in a computer game or at a science museum. Landing without crashing is always the hardest part. But that's nothing compared to the challenge that engineers are facing to develop a flight simulation of the very la.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Sweden seen through the eyes of the US: Changing perceptions?

Sweden has long had a strong symbolic value in US politics, representing a utopia that has chosen a golden middle way between capitalism and socialism. However, the tone has not always been positive and this image has been criticized. In a new report.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

NASA discovered bacteria that wouldn"t die. Now it"s boosting sunscreen.

While disinfecting spacecraft headed for Mars, NASA found a stubborn type of bacteria that was tough to clean but great at withstanding UV radiation. Many people associate NASA with exploring new worlds in space, but few know it's also finding.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Apple Vision Pro black eyes, dinosaurs, and Apple"s mastery of logistics on the AppleInsider Podcast

It's not true that Apple Vision Pro will routinely give you black eyes, but maybe it is true that Apple could be doing more immersive video. Plus we have no iPads yet, but we think we know where they are.Dinosaurs on Apple Vision ProOne of your hosts.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

The cicadas are coming: An entomologist"s take on a once-in-200-years event

Get ready. Billions of trillions of singing, winged insects with big red eyes are about to emerge from more than a decade of sleep underground......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Apple Vision Pro Black eyes, dinosaurs, and Apple"s mastery of logistics on the AppleInsider Podcast

It's not true that Apple Vision Pro will routinely give you black eyes, but maybe it is true that Apple could be doing more immersive video. Plus we have no iPads yet, but we think we know where they are.Dinosaurs on Apple Vision ProOne of your hosts.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

NASA technology helps guard against lunar dust

Defeating dust may be a small concern for most people on Earth, but for astronauts and spacecraft destined for the moon or Mars, it is a significant hazard that must be mitigated. That's why researchers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are s.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Through astronaut eyes, virtual reality propels gateway forward

NASA astronauts are using virtual reality to explore Gateway. When they slip on their headsets, they're not just seeing the station—they're in it, meticulously surveying every detail and offering crucial insights on design and functionality......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024