Expert calls for protocols to keep alien viruses from infecting Earth after humans visit Mars

It may sound like a plot from a science fiction film, but NASA and scientists are concerned about alien viruses contaminating Earth.  As the first humans prepare for the Mars mission, experts warn that protocols are necessary to keep extraterrestrial pollutants from hitchhiking on space ships and astronauts when returning home from the Red Planet. Stanford … Read more

Mars and the moon will appear ‘tangled’ on May 14 as Earth’s satellite enters its last quarter phase

Look up! The moon and Mars will appear ‘tangled’ on May 14 as Earth’s natural satellite enters its last quarter phase in the pre-dawn sky The moon is entering its last quarter phase and will appear to sit next to Mars The event will be visible to the world an hour or two before sunrise … Read more

NASA’s ‘mini’ Mars Rover that can climb hills covered in sand

NASA has created a new ‘mini’ Mars rover that will be able to climb hills even if they’re covered in sand and gravel – perfect for future exploration missions. Driven by the knowledge that the rolling hills of Mars are a long way from the nearest tow truck, Georgia Tech researchers created a more resilient … Read more

NASA uses Nevada to test the Perseverance rover’s navigation technology ahead of Mars launch

NASA scientists travel to Nevada to test the Perseverance rover’s sensors and navigation technology in preparation for its 2021 arrival on Mars A team of NASA scientist traveled to Nevada to test the next Mars rover  Instead of bringing the full rover, they brought just its sensors and onboard tools Another team of 150 remote … Read more

Lava tubes on Mars could serve as natural settlements that protect humans from deadly radiation

Scientists are developing suitable shelters for the first explorers of Mars, but a new study believes the Red Planet can provide natural settlements for the pioneers. After surveying 1,500 images taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, a team of experts believe they have discovered a solution – ‘lava tubes.’ An area, known as Hellas Planitia … Read more

Extinct ‘extra-terrestrial equivalent of the Rhine’ spotted on Mars

‘Extra-terrestrial equivalent of the Rhine’: First evidence of a major RIVER on Mars is discovered in 3.7 billion-years-old sedimentary rocks preserved in exposed cliff-faces Astronomers studied a 650ft cliff face in a crater on the surface of Mars  It had marks which revealed a river flowed there around 3.7billion years ago   It is unknown how … Read more

Incredible photo captures the moment the planets Mars, Saturn and Jupiter align above the Moon

Incredible photo captures the moment the planets Mars, Saturn and Jupiter align above a waning Pink Moon just before dawn The celestial lineup was captured above the village of Cobham, England  This is the closest that the three planets will seem from the Earth until 2022  ‘Near’ to Jupiter and Saturn today, the Moon will ‘approach’ … Read more

NASA scientists are having to operate the Curiosity rover on Mars from home

Scientists working from home due to coronavirus lockdown measures were able to operate the NASA Curiosity rover – which is 125 million miles away on Mars. The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory team continue to explore red planet despite not being able to go into their California office or use high end workstations. Working on ordinary … Read more

NASA reveals plans for ‘Artemis Base Camp’ on the moon that help astronauts get ready for Mars

NASA reveals its plan for ‘Artemis Base Camp’ on the MOON that will become home to four astronauts in 2024 as they gear up for first trip to Mars NASA astronauts are set to travel to the moon in 2024 in the Artemis mission A new report describes how they will live and travel on … Read more