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Nasa Mars Mission

After Ingenuity's success, Nasa introduces a new 'Mars Chopper' design

Nasa has unveiled a new Mars drone design, called the "Mars Chopper." The latest drone design is bulkier compared to its predecessor and it has a greater payload capacity

After Ingenuity's success, Nasa introduces a new 'Mars Chopper' design
Updated On : 01 Jan 2025 | 5:12 PM IST

Nasa's Viking landers accidentally killed life on Mars, says astrobiologist

Astrobiologist Dirk Schulze-Makuch believes Nasa's Viking missions have inadvertently 'eliminated' Martian life. He also mentioned that Martian life may have adapted to the planet's dry environment

Nasa's Viking landers accidentally killed life on Mars, says astrobiologist
Updated On : 18 Nov 2024 | 6:00 PM IST

Crew of Nasa's earthbound simulated Mars mission emerge after a year

The crew of a NASA mission to Mars emerged from their craft after a yearlong voyage that never left Earth. The four volunteer crew members spent more than 12 months inside NASA's first simulated Mars environment at Johnson Space Center in Houston, coming out of the artificial alien enviroment Saturday around 5 p.m. Kelly Haston, Anca Selariu, Ross Brockwell and Nathan Jones entered the 3D-printed habitat on June 25, 2023, as the maiden crew of the space agency's Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog project. Haston, the mission commander, began with a simple, Hello. It's actually just so wonderful to be able to say hello' to you all, she said. Jones, a physician and the mission medical officer, said their 378 days in confinement went by quickly. The quartet lived and worked inside the space of 1,700 square feet (157 square meters) to simulate a mission to the red planet, the fourth from the sun and a frequent focus of discussion among scientists and sci-fi fans alike ...

Crew of Nasa's earthbound simulated Mars mission emerge after a year
Updated On : 08 Jul 2024 | 8:36 AM IST

Nasa wants astronauts for its Moon, Mars missions: Check how to apply

The search for the astronauts is part of NASA's mission - Orion spacecraft atop the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, which will carry humans for missions to the Moon and eventually to Mars

Nasa wants astronauts for its Moon, Mars missions: Check how to apply
Updated On : 06 Mar 2024 | 1:43 PM IST

In pics: Nasa's Curiosity sends postcard showing Martian morning, afternoon

The black-and-white photos of the surface of Mars were converted into panoramic images by scientists

In pics: Nasa's Curiosity sends postcard showing Martian morning, afternoon
Updated On : 16 Jun 2023 | 6:30 PM IST

Prez Biden proposes $27.2 bn for NASA to boost Moon, Mars programmes

The proposal asks $8.1 billion for the Artemis programme, which aims to send astronauts to Mars, through NASA's Moon to Mars exploration approach

Prez Biden proposes $27.2 bn for NASA to boost Moon, Mars programmes
Updated On : 10 Mar 2023 | 6:39 PM IST

NASA MRO spacecraft captures unusual circles of sand dunes on Mars

He explained that this indicates that "sand generally moves to the south, but the winds may be variable"

NASA MRO spacecraft captures unusual circles of sand dunes on Mars
Updated On : 04 Mar 2023 | 6:24 PM IST

NASA prepares to bid goodbye to Mars InSight lander in next few weeks

Russia called a Security Council meeting on its claims last Thursday, which the United States and its Western allies vehemently dismissed

NASA prepares to bid goodbye to Mars InSight lander in next few weeks
Updated On : 02 Nov 2022 | 12:17 PM IST

NASA to laser-mark graffiti on Martian rocks for further study on Earth

NASA has laser marked graffiti on Martian rocks to identify rock samples that will be brought to Earth for study

NASA to laser-mark graffiti on Martian rocks for further study on Earth
Updated On : 26 Jul 2022 | 9:56 AM IST

NASA confirms first Mars rock sample by Perseverance rover

NASA's Perseverance rover on Tuesday completed the collection of the first sample of Martian rock, a core from Jezero Crater slightly thicker than a pencil.

NASA confirms first Mars rock sample by Perseverance rover
Updated On : 07 Sep 2021 | 2:25 PM IST

Nasa's self-driving Perseverance Mars Rover 'takes the wheel' on crater

NASA's newest six-wheeled robot on Mars, the Perseverance rover, is beginning an epic journey across a crater floor seeking signs of ancient life, the US space agency announced on Thursday

Nasa's self-driving Perseverance Mars Rover 'takes the wheel' on crater
Updated On : 02 Jul 2021 | 7:36 AM IST

Nasa Mars helicopter heard humming through planet's thin Martian air

First came the amazing pictures, then the video. Now Nasa is sharing sounds of its little helicopter humming through the thin Martian air

Nasa Mars helicopter heard humming through planet's thin Martian air
Updated On : 08 May 2021 | 9:19 AM IST

Nasa's Perseverance Mars rover extracts first oxygen from Red Planet

The growing list of "firsts" for Perseverance, Nasa's newest six-wheeled robot on the Martian surface, includes converting some of the Red Planet's thin, carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere into oxygen

Nasa's Perseverance Mars rover extracts first oxygen from Red Planet
Updated On : 22 Apr 2021 | 6:15 AM IST

Ingenuity: NASA to attempt 1st controlled flight on Mars as soon as Monday

NASA is targeting no earlier than Monday, April 19, for the first flight of its Ingenuity Mars Helicopter

Ingenuity: NASA to attempt 1st controlled flight on Mars as soon as Monday
Updated On : 18 Apr 2021 | 6:57 AM IST

NASA's Mars Helicopter Ingenuity to make first flight attempt on Sunday

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is two days away from making humanity's first attempt at powered, controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet

NASA's Mars Helicopter Ingenuity to make first flight attempt on Sunday
Updated On : 10 Apr 2021 | 7:30 AM IST

With blessings from Wright Brothers, Ingenuity aims for 1st flight by Apr 8

The rover is in transit to the 'airfield' where the Ingenuity will attempt to fly. Once deployed, it will have 30 Martian days, or sols, (31 Earth days) to conduct its test flight campaign

With blessings from Wright Brothers, Ingenuity aims for 1st flight by Apr 8
Updated On : 26 Mar 2021 | 1:40 PM IST

NASA's new Mars rover hits dusty red road, 21 feet in first test drive

NASA's newest Mars rover hit the dusty red road this week, putting 21 feet on the odometer in its first test drive.

NASA's new Mars rover hits dusty red road, 21 feet in first test drive
Updated On : 06 Mar 2021 | 9:15 AM IST

Biden lauds NASA for landing Mars rover, giving US 'dose of confidence'

Biden congratulated the NASA team responsible for last month's successful landing of rover on Mars and for giving the country a "dose of confidence"

Biden lauds NASA for landing Mars rover, giving US 'dose of confidence'
Updated On : 05 Mar 2021 | 6:59 AM IST

NASA's Perseverance rover sends HD panoramic view of Mars landing site

According to a release by NASA, it was the rover's second panorama ever, as the rover's Navigation Cameras, or Navcams, also located on the mast, captured a 360-degree view on February 20

NASA's Perseverance rover sends HD panoramic view of Mars landing site
Updated On : 25 Feb 2021 | 7:14 AM IST

Nasa's Perseverance to UAE's Hope, why humans have eyes on harsh Mars

The timing is not a coincidence. It's driven by celestial mechanics. At their closest, the Earth (third planet from the Sun) and Mars (fourth planet) are "merely" 56-65 million km apart

Nasa's Perseverance to UAE's Hope, why humans have eyes on harsh Mars
Updated On : 25 Feb 2021 | 6:10 AM IST