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Space Exploration

Why send people into space when a robotic spacecraft costs less?

We take a look at the answer to this intriguing question

Astronomy

Why do some planets appear to move backwards through the sky?

You might not be aware, but planets can gradually change direction in the sky. We find out why

Space Exploration

How SpaceX’s Starship will help establish a Mars base

SpaceX’s Mars plans focus on interplanetary transportation, not building human habitats

Solar System

Methane on Mars isn’t being released by wind erosion

But the origins of the gas remain unclear

Solar System

This impact crater was likely “ground zero” for an ancient mega-tsunami on Mars

Lomonosov Crater may be ground zero

Space Exploration

Bringing pieces of Mars to Earth in 2031: How NASA and Europe plan to do it

The Red Planet bits will be here by 2031, if all goes according to plan

Solar System

Make Mars habitable again

Terraforming Mars is an idea that scientists have been actively researching, and maybe silica aerogel could be the answer

Solar System

Why are all the planets different colours if they formed at the same time?

We take a look at why the members of the Solar System vary in colour

Solar System

On which planet would I weigh the least?

Out of the eight planets, from Mercury to Neptune, on which of these would you weigh the least?

Space Exploration

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter celebrates a tremendous milestone

The Mars orbiter has recently hit 60,000 orbits around the Red Planet, a feat that took over 13 years to complete

Solar System

Can you drink water from other planets?

We take a look at whether a glass of alien water is safe for us to drink

Solar System

NASA’s Opportunity rover finally meets its end

After turning a 90 sol mission into a 15 years adventure, NASA have finally said goodbye to the rover they last contact with in June 2018

Solar System

Could there have been recent volcanism under the surface of Mars?

Scientists are looking to explain where the underground source of heat on Mars is coming from, which creates liquid water are its polar ice cap

Solar System

How did Mars get its polar ice caps?

It’s a fairly dry and dusty world, so how did Mars get its frosty poles?

Astronomy

Heroes of Space: Clyde Tombaugh

The amateur astronomer who discovered Pluto and visited the dwarf planet after his death

Space Exploration

The Martian garden of InSight

Engineers have already tested InSight’s instruments on Earth using a full scale model called ForeSight

Space Exploration

InSight listens to the winds of Mars

NASA’s InSight lander has recently arrived at Mars and has detected the rumbles caused by Martian wind

Space Exploration

Watch LIVE: NASA announces new Moon-to-Mars programme

Tune in on Thursday at 19:00 UTC/GMT (14:00 EST) on 29 November as NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine reveals new plans for manned space exploration

News

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Space Exploration

Watch LIVE: NASA’s InSight lands on the surface of Mars

Don’t miss a moment of the action as the Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport lander touches down on the Red Planet at approximately 8pm GMT/3pm ET

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