SpaceX to Fly Italian Science Experiments to Mars on Starship in 2026
SpaceX has signed a first-of-its-kind deal with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to fly Italian science experiments to Mars aboard
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Algae-Grown Bioplastic Passes Mars Pressure Test, Boosting Hopes for Red Planet Habitats
In a major step forward for sustainable space travel, researchers have been able to successfully grow algae inside biodegradable bioplastic,
Read MoreIs Mars Really Red? A Physicist Explains the Science Behind Its Colour and More
Mars has been inspiring human imagination for millennia, mainly because it has a reddish colour, which earned it the title “Red
Read MoreNASA Confirms Solar Wind Stripped Mars’ Atmosphere Using MAVEN Data
Mars used to be a wetter world. Scientists have long pointed to evidence like dried-up riverbeds and ancient lake basins.
Read MoreHubble Captures Mars, Cosmic Nebulae, and Distant Galaxies in Spectacular 35th Anniversary Photos
The Hubble Space Telescope is celebrating 35 years in orbit with an amazing batch of new images, including everything from
Read MoreWater on Ancient Mars? New Study Challenges the Cold Planet Theory
Despite being a vast and inhospitable planet today, scientists believe Mars, the Red Planet, used to look much like Earth,
Read MoreCuriosity Rover Finds Evidence of Liquid Water on Mars
Scientists have identified evidence suggesting that liquid water once flowed openly on Mars, indicating that the planet may have had
Read MoreCuriosity Rover Observes Iridescent Clouds on Mars, Offering New Insights
Images captured by NASA’s Curiosity rover have shown rare iridescent clouds drifting across the Martian sky. These formations, observed in
Read MoreNASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions
Efforts to develop nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) for future space missions have taken a significant step forward. General Atomics Electromagnetic
Read MoreAstronaut Vision Changes in Space, Pose Risks for Mars Exploration
A significant number of astronauts spending extended time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have reported changes to their vision,
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