Search Results for: Martian

NASA scientists decide to rely upon real-time AI decisions to assess rocks on Mars

In a first, the Perseverance Mars Rover Mission used Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Red Planet to make autonomous decisions based on real-time analysis of rock composition, said mission officials at NASA.

Jul 17, 2024

NASA Selects 3 Firms To Develop Vehicle For Exploring Moon

Around the Moon: NASA selects 3 firms to develop LTV to explore Moon's surface

The US space agency NASA has selected three companies — Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab — to develop a lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) that Artemis astronauts will use to travel around the Moon's surface.

Apr 4, 2024

'SOFIA' scientists identify water molecules on asteroids for 1st time

Scientists have discovered, for the first time, water molecules on the surface of an asteroid.

Feb 13, 2024

NASA uses new hybrid antenna to track deep space communication

An experimental antenna has received both radio frequency and near-infrared laser signals from NASA's Psyche spacecraft as it travels through deep space.

Feb 12, 2024

Here's a tasty, nutritious veg salad for long-term male space travellers

A tasty and nutritious vegetarian salad made up of soybeans, poppy seeds, barley, kale, peanuts, sweet potato and/or sunflower seeds could be the optimal "space meal", suggests a study.

Jan 4, 2024

Astronomers try to solve puzzle around free-floating Jupiter-sized 'planets'

Free-floating Jupiter-sized "planets" found in space and orbiting only each other have baffled astronomers, forcing them to rethink their theories of star and planet formation.

Jan 1, 2024

Space: NASA's Curiosity rover records videos of Martian day, from dawn to dusk

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has recorded two black-and-white videos of a Martian day, from dawn to dusk.

Dec 30, 2023

Curiosity rover completes 4,000 days on Mars: NASA

Curiosity rover completes 4,000 days on Mars, collects sample from 'Sequoia'; NASA

NASA's Curiosity Rover has successfully completed four thousand days on Mars conducting exciting science.

Nov 7, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 cost less than 'Barbie', 'Oppenheimer' - and even 'Adipurush' [details]

India's lunar blockbuster, Chandrayaan-3, which cost the nation Rs 615 crore, is cheaper than the dud film, 'Adipurush' (budget: Rs 700 crore).

Aug 23, 2023

Space: Scientists find environment conducive to emergence of life on Mars

Scientists have discovered deposits of salts forming a hexagonal pattern in sedimentary layers dating from 3.8 to 3.6 billion years ago on the Red Planet, saying that the new evidence indicates an environment conducive to the emergence of life

Aug 10, 2023

Mars comes closer to Earth for millions via ESA live-streaming.

European Space Agency (ESA) live-streamed historic live images

In a first, the European Space Agency (ESA) live-streamed historic live images directly from Mars on YouTube. The historic images were also shared on ESA's Twitter account.

Jun 3, 2023

China's Zhurong rover finds evidence of water at Mars

Space: China's Zhurong rover finds evidence of water on dune surfaces of Mars

The Zhurong rover has found evidence of water on dune surfaces on modern Mars by providing key observational proof of liquid water at low Martian latitudes, according to a study.

Apr 29, 2023

Space: Perseverance rover snaps drifting predawn clouds on Mars

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has captured a series of images of drifting clouds just before sunrise on the Red Planet.

Mar 24, 2023

Space: Scientists unearth remains of modern glacier near Mars' equator

Scientists have unearthed the remains of a modern glacier near Mars' equator, raising the possibility that ice may still exist at shallow depths in the area.

Mar 16, 2023

NASA's new moon rocket Artemis I lifts off from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. (Photo:IANS/NASA) Release Date & Time: 2022-11-16 13:00

Space: NASA unveils Artemis Moon mission spacesuit 'AxEMU'

NASA has unveiled the first spacesuits to be worn by astronauts on their journey to the Moon.