Like 'the loss of a loved one': NASA's Mars orbiter MAVEN is officially dead after months of radio silence NASA has declared its MAVEN Mars orbiter dead after Red Planet anomaly led to months of lost contact. Space · Jun 3
NASA declares Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence NASA's Maven spacecraft orbiting Mars has been declared lost. The mission ended after more than ten years of studying the red planet's atmosphere. The spacecraft went silent in December after entering a fast spin. This disrupted its orbit and depleted its batteries. A NASA review board found the spacecraft unrecoverable.… The Economic Times · Jun 3
NASA’s Maven spacecraft declared dead after mysteriously ceasing communications Nasa confirmed Wednesday that the mission, which launched in 2013, had concluded The Independent UK · Jun 3
Scientists call for a secure lunar quarantine facility for extraterrestrial samples: 'The moon may become humanity's first line of biological defense' Scientists propose that a moon base could act as an isolated first line of biological defense against extraterrestrial samples that might be harmful to Earth's biosphere. Space · Jun 3
Who Gets To Buy SpaceX IPO Shares? Global Investors Are Scrambling For Access Investors worldwide are eager to gain exposure to SpaceX as its IPO approaches, exploring alternative routes such as ETFs and prediction markets due to limited direct access to its shares. International Business Times UK · Jun 3
Astronauts could use lightning-like plasma jets to kill germs on the moon and Mars, demo hints A new lab experiment is testing plasma jets as a water-free solution for "space laundry" on future missions to the moon and Mars. LiveScience · Jun 1
3 bright planets light up June's night sky — Here's where and when to look Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline a spectacular month of planetary viewing. Space · Jun 1
Watch this bio-inspired Mars rover concept 'swim' through sand on curved wheels (video) The sandfish locomotion idea has been adopted from Scincus scincus, a lizard found in the Sahara desert. Space · May 31
Huge crowds greet PSG players as they parade Champions League trophy in Paris Tens of thousands of jubilant supporters gathered at the Eiffel Tower and the Parc des Princes stadium on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's second successive Champions League title victory, which was marred by violent clashes overnight across France and led police to detain hundreds of people. France 24 · May 31
'For All Mankind' Season 6 Release Date, Plot, Cast, And Timeline For The Final Season 'For All Mankind' Season 5 has ended. Here's what to know about Season 6, so far. Inverse · May 30
Robot watch: The weirdest things the clankers did this month including moonwalking themselves to death, losing a fight to a step, and drowning by the dozens in Sydney Harbour Android are you okay? Android are you okay? Are you okay, Android? PC Gamer · May 30
This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to Mars This day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. From landmark court rulings and major conflicts to literary milestones and space exploration achievements, the date has been associated with events that left a lasting impact across generations. Here is… The Economic Times · May 30
How does salt make ice less slippery and why do bubbles pop? The kids’ quiz Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes The Guardian - UK · May 30
'For All Mankind' spin-off 'Star City' will make you want to know more about the Soviet space program Stories of NASA and Apollo have passed into folklore, but the equivalent stories from the other side of the Iron Curtain have often been shrouded in secrecy. Space · May 29
LiveScience · May 29 'I would never have guessed it': Unexpected effect is squeezing Mars' atmosphere like toothpaste, experts say Researchers have uncovered an unexpected phenomenon, dubbed the Zwan-Wolf effect, squeezing plasma "like toothpaste" in Mars' upper atmosphere. This effect, which also happens on Earth, was thought to be impossible on the Red Planet.
The National (Scotland) · May 29 New plan for £20m visitor centre at 'iconic' Scottish viewpoint as first one binned DEVELOPERS looking to build a visitor centre at an “iconic” viewpoint where a loch looks like a map of Scotland have submitted revised proposals…
Space · May 28 Andy Weir's 'The Martian' just got a deluxe edition to celebrate the book's 15-year anniversary, and it's a stunner Before 'Project Hail Mary,' Weir wrote the quintessential space saga now being given a stunning makeover
The Economic Times · May 28 Quote of the day by Jared Leto: “I’m not insane, I’m voluntarily indifferent to...” Life lessons on success, human nature and hardships by Academy Award winning American actor and musician Quote of the day by Jared Leto highlights a message about independent thinking and personal choices. Jared Leto’s quote talks about avoiding blind acceptance of social rules. The actor and musician built his career through films, music and creative work. His journey from television to Hollywood and rock music also…
The Guardian - UK · May 28 ‘We’re waiting for the plan to find us’: Mouse on Mars on working with Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and 30 years of oblique adventures in sound The German duo are returning with the results of their whirlwind session with the late dub legend, best heard in a ‘spatial audio’ installation. They explain why such an unexpected move is par for their artistic course
Evening Standard · May 26 Moon base plans revealed as Nasa chief says ‘the grand return is close at hand’ The outpost at the satellite’s south pole may eventually spread out over hundreds of square miles
The Independent UK · May 26 Nasa wants poets for its Artemis mission to the Moon Storytellers of all kinds sought to share work including travelling to the Moon and sending nuclear reactors to Mars
The Conversation · May 26 How mobile deep-space medical systems could support future landings on the moon and Mars Around the world, people watched NASA’s Artemis II mission in awe as humans returned to lunar orbit for the first time since 1972.
The Conversation · May 26 Is extracting oxygen from lunar soil the future of space exploration? A new race to the Moon is emerging between the United States and China. Unlike fifty years ago, the goal is no longer just about landing and leaving, but establishing a base that allows for a sustainable presence and extended stays on the surface of our natural satellite. The objective…
Space · May 26 'Very interesting wiggles' in data from silent NASA Mars spacecraft lead to unexpected solar wind discovery Data from NASA's MAVEN spacecraft revealed a never-before-seen atmospheric effect on Mars, revealing how solar storms may shape planets without strong magnetic fields.
Space · May 25 Scientists want to send a roly-poly robot filled with 'dandelion drones' to investigate hidden tunnels on Mars Engineers are increasingly turning to the concept of "biomimicry" for the next generation of Mars robots.