Mars
NASA to send 'flying saucer' to edge of space
Posted in Science on 6th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
NASA is trying to make progress toward a manned mission to Mars and, to that end, they are testing a cutting-edge spacecraft breaking system.
Earth Organisms Could Survive on Mars
Posted in Science on 6th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Mars is known for its hostile, low-pressure environment, but despite that fact a study shows that Earth organisms (Archaea) could indeed survive on the Red Planet.
NASA Chief Wants to Cut Mars Travel Time in Half
Posted in Science on 3rd Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Getting astronauts to Mars will take all the expertise the US can muster, including advanced propulsion technologies such as solar electric engines and perhaps even nuclear rockets.
Laser Thruster Propels Simulated Spacecraft
Posted in Hardware on 16th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Laser power is still a long way from being ready for any kind of planetary exploration, but this first test confirms that it works.
NASA Putting Out a 'Journey To Mars Challenge' to the public
Posted in Science on 12th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
NASA has launched the 'Journey to Mars Challenge' asking the public for their ideas for maintaining a crew on Mars. Three winners will be awarded $5,000.