Mars mission

Canadarm3 will help pave way for Canadian boots on moon, and maybe Mars, Space Agency says 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- July 8, 2020
When humankind makes its long-awaited return to our nearest celestial neighbour, Canada will lend a hand. Literally.

By David Aragorn
The Launch Is Approaching for NASA’s Next Mars Rover, Perseverance 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- June 19, 2020
The Red Planet’s surface has been visited by eight NASA spacecraft. The ninth will be the first that includes gathering Mars samples for future return to Earth.

By David Aragorn
‘It is about our survival’: UAE’s Mars mission prepares for launch 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- June 11, 2020
Arab world’s first interplanetary mission will see probe orbit planet for a Martian year to study its climate

By David Aragorn
China unveils name of first Mars exploration mission 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- April 25, 2020
Source: Reuters China’s space agency on Friday unveiled the name of its first Mars exploration mission, coinciding with China’s annual Space Day and the 50th anniversary of the launch of its first satellite. The Mars mission has been named Tianwen-1, the official Xinhua news agency reported, citing the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The unmanned

By David Aragorn
NASA Fixed Mars InSight Lander by Making It Hit Itself With Shovel 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- March 19, 2020
NASA told its InSight lander to thwack its shovel free of the Martian soil, and it worked.

By David Aragorn
#BeAnAstronaut: NASA Seeks Applicants to Explore Moon, Mars 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- March 13, 2020
For the first time in more than four years, NASA began accepting applications Monday for future astronauts. Aspiring Moon to Mars explorers have until 11:59 p.m. EDT Tuesday, March 31, to apply.

By David Aragorn
Japan Might Be First to Ever Land on Mars’ Moon 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- February 21, 2020
Other attempts by the Soviet Union and Russia have failed, but Japan could be the first to land on Mars’ moon, Phobos.

By David Aragorn
NASA Will Communicate with Mars Astronauts through Lasers 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- February 15, 2020
The new technology was overdue a makeover for better deep-space communication.

By David Aragorn
Moon ‘shrooms? Fungi eyed to help build lunar bases and Mars outposts 0
- From Around the Web, Science & Technology, Space
- January 18, 2020
Fungus could be very much among us when humanity sets up shop on the moon and beyond.

By David Aragorn
Missions to Mars: Four Projects Heading to the Red Planet in 2020 and Beyond 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- January 8, 2020
Mars seems to be a popular destination for 2020. Here are four missions heading there.

By David Aragorn