Mars
How many satellite launches does it take to get to Mars?
Posted in Hardware on 7th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
SpaceX's launch this week leaves a long road to getting humans to other planets.
Spacex to test reusable stage combustion raptor rocket engine in 2014
Posted in Hardware on 5th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
"reusable methane combustion engines that will power the next generation of SpaceX launch vehicles designed for the colonization of Mars.
Indian probe begins journey to Mars
Posted in Hardware on 2nd Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
India's mission to Mars has embarked on its 300-day journey to the Red Planet. The spacecraft is due to reach Mars on 24 September next year.
Mars Orbiter Mission now halfway to moon
Posted in Science on 18th Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller
The mission successfully completes fifth orbit raising manoeuvre.
Nasa's Maven Mars mission launches
Posted in Science on 18th Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller
The US space agency's (Nasa) Maven mission has set off for Mars.