Perseverance Rover Makes Groundbreaking Discoveries in Jezero Crater
NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has made groundbreaking discoveries while exploring the western edge of Jezero crater, providing invaluable insights into the geological history of Mars. The rover is equipped with the RIMFAX ground penetrating radar, which has revealed fascinating observations…
20th Anniversary of NASA’s Spirit and Opportunity Mars Rovers
20 years ago, on January 3 and 24, 2004, NASA’s Spirit and Opportunity Mars rovers made history by landing on the Red Planet. This month marks the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking mission, which has had a profound impact on…
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Goes Silent After 72nd Red Planet Flight
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter has gone incommunicado. The dropout occurred on Thursday (Jan. 18), during Ingenuity’s 72nd Red Planet flight. Data sent during the flight indicates it successfully climbed to its assigned maximum altitude of 40 feet (12 meters), but…
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Discovers Rock Resembling Star Trek Symbol on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has made an intriguing discovery on Mars – a rock that bears a striking resemblance to the iconic delta-shaped Starfleet emblem from the popular sci-fi series, Star Trek. The long-running Curiosity, which has been exploring the Red…