Mars

NASA helicopter's mission ends after three years on Mars

Posted in Science on 31st Jan, 2024
by Alex Muller

On January 25, however, NASA confirmed its rotocopter damaged at least one blade while completing a flight on January 18. Although upright and still in communication with ground control, Ingenuity’s days of aerial exploration are definitely behind it.

NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter set a new flight distance record on Mars

Posted in Hardware, Science on 29th Dec, 2023
by Alex Muller

Although intended to only last 5 trips, Ingenuity just completed its 69th trip above the Martian surface.

Space Colonies: Artificial Photosynthesis May Be Key To Sustained Life Beyond Earth

Posted in Science on 28th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller

The exploration of space and our future energy economy have a very similar long-term goal: sustainability. Artificial photosynthesis devices may well become a key part of realizing it.

NASA Developing Autonomous Construction on the Moon and Mars

Posted in Hardware, Science on 26th May, 2023
by Alex Muller

Here is the NASA Moon-to Mars Planetary Autonomous Construction Technologies (MMPACT) Overview.

Signs Of Past Chemical Reactions Detected On Mars

Posted in Science on 27th Nov, 2022
by Alex Muller

Studying the rocks for the secrets of Mars' colorful past will be keeping scientists busy.