Mars

Curiosity finds complex organic traces in 3 billion year old mudflats on Mars

Posted in Science on 9th Jun, 2018
by Alex Muller

While not necessarily evidence of life itself, these findings are a good sign for future missions exploring the planets surface and subsurface.

Mars Helicopter to Fly on NASA's Next Red Planet Rover Mission

Posted in Science on 15th May, 2018
by Alex Muller

'The idea of a helicopter flying the skies of another planet is thrilling'

Setting a Date for Landing Humans on Mars

Posted in Science on 9th May, 2018
by Alex Muller

There's a lot of talk about going to the red planet. Some experts are saying the time has come to make a plan.

Nasa announces successful 'Kilopower' test of nuclear reactor for space

Posted in Hardware on 3rd May, 2018
by Alex Muller

The agency hopes that the breakthrough can allow future missions to the Mars and Moon to be powered with nuclear energy.

Europe's Mars rover takes shape

Posted in Science on 20th Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller

ESA member states will meet on 8 May for the Critical Design Review. This will consider every aspect of the venture and is really the last chance to change some aspect of the mission.