Experts unpack the scientific realities of sending humans to Mars
It’s been a lofty goal America's leaders have set their sights on for generations, and President Donald Trump kicked off his ...
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How NASA Plans To Get Astronauts Back From Mars?
Sending astronauts to Mars is one thing - but getting them back home is the real challenge. NASA has developed an ambitious plan to return astronauts safely using new propulsion systems, in-situ fuel ...
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Is it time to revisit what NASA's Viking lander found on Mars in 1976?
The most significant change since those 1970's experiments were conducted was the discovery of high levels of perchlorate on Mars. Perchlorate, plus abiotic oxidants, explains the Viking results and ...
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NASA vs. SpaceX: Who Will Reach Mars First?
The race to Mars has intensified, with two major players leading the charge—NASA and SpaceX. NASA, a government-backed agency ...
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The great astronaut-survival problem
Mars has never been closer than about 34.8 million miles from Earth in recorded history — which means astronauts will be signing onto a round trip journey of around three years, according to NASA.
Trump could ditch US’ $93 billion efforts to return to the moon to fuel Musk’s Mars dreams
Musk has not been bashful about his hopes to go to Mars. He has talked about it and worn T-shirts at Trump rallies promoting ...
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5 Space Missions to Watch in March: Mars Gravity Assists and Astronaut Homecomings
Two Mars gravity assists are expected, and NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally set to come home from an extended stay on the International Space Station. Here are five space ...
Elon Musk Gets Into Ugly Spat With European Astronaut Over Sunita Williams's Return; 'You Are Retarded'
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams 's return is now the reason for discord in the space community. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, on the ...
Elon Musk calls for 'deorbiting' International Space Station to prioritize Mars missions
Elon Musk advocated for "deorbiting" the International Space Station "as soon as possible," suggesting "2 years from now." He said the space station "has served its purpose." ...
Sunita Williams return to Earth: Know the health challenges astronauts face on long space missions
Space flight presents significant health risks for astronauts, including radiation exposure, microgravity stress, and ...
IIT Madras Makes Breakthrough With Waterless Concrete To Build Habitats On Mars
The ExTeM research group at IIT Madras has developed water-free concrete to aid construction of habitats on Mars. The team of ...