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Perseverance is on a mission unlike any seen before in Mars exploration. As the rover navigates the steep and treacherous terrain of Jezero Crater’s western rim, it faces both physical challenges and logistical hurdles. The ambitious fifth science campaign, which began in August, aims to not only explore this rugged landscape but also to continue […]

Mars, the enigmatic red planet, has captivated the imagination of scientists and space enthusiasts alike for decades. Recent findings suggest that beneath the icy veneer of its surface, subsurface water pools might serve as potential habitats for life. These pools, formed by a complex interplay of Martian geology and climate, provide an intriguing glimpse into […]

In just a few months, a groundbreaking scientific mission will take place that could revolutionize our understanding of the solar system and the potential for life beyond Earth. The Europa Clipper mission, scheduled to launch later this year, aims to explore one of Jupiter’s moons, Europa, and investigate the possibility of a subsurface ocean and […]

On September 26, 2022, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft successfully deflected the 170-meter-wide asteroid Dimorphos, proving the effectiveness of asteroid deflection tactics. However, a new study by a group of scientists reveals that the impact not only altered Dimorphos’ orbit but also significantly changed its shape. Before the collision, Dimorphos was known to […]

Jupiter’s moon Europa has long fascinated scientists, as it’s believed to have a subsurface salty ocean that could potentially support extraterrestrial life. In a groundbreaking discovery, NASA’s Juno spacecraft has directly measured the rate of oxygen production on Europa’s surface for the first time. The findings, published in the journal Nature Astronomy, reveal that previous […]

Juno Opens up Salts and Organic Compounds on Ganymede’s SurfaceJupiter’s largest moon, Ganymede, has long been a source of fascination for planetary scientists and astrobiologists. It is believed to have a massive ocean beneath its icy surface, making it a potentially habitable location in the solar system. Over the years, various missions and telescopes have […]

In October 2023, NASA’s Psyche mission will embark on a journey to explore asteroid 16 Psyche, one of the largest asteroids in the asteroid belt. Psyche is believed to be rich in metals, but its true nature remains largely unknown. Recent research conducted by NASA’s retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) telescope and Ames […]