Curiosity, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mars, Mars Science Laboratory, NASA, Solar System, Space Exploration
27 Jul , 2017 by Ken Kremer
From the precipice of “Perseverance Valley” NASA’s teenaged Red Planet robot Opportunity has begun the historic first ever descent of an ancient Martian gully – that’s simultaneously visually and scientifically “tantalizing” – on an expedition to discern ‘How was it carved?’; by water or other means, Jim Green, NASA’s Planetary Sciences Chief tells Universe Today.
Cassini, Titan
27 Jul , 2017 by Matt Williams
A new study by an international team of scientists shows how Titan’s atmosphere could contain a key building block for organic molecules, which could drastic implications in the hunt for extra-terrestrial life.
Astronomy, Mars
In May of 2016, when Mars was making its closest pass to Earth in over a decade, Hubble captured images that were used to make a time-lapse video of Phobos popping out from behind Mars.
Astronomy, Comets, Observing, Skywatching
27 Jul , 2017 by David Dickinson
A new comet discovery crept up on us this past weekend, one that should be visible for northern hemisphere observers soon.
The discovery: We’re talking about Comet C/2017 O1 ASAS-SN, a long period comet currently visiting the inner solar system.
News, Space Exploration Technologies
26 Jul , 2017 by Matt Williams
Breakthrough Initiatives achieved a major milestone with the recent deployment of their Sprite satellites, the smallest satellites in history.
Mars, Missions, Technology
As part of NASA’s NextSTEP-2 program, Lockheed Martin was recently awarded a Phase II contract to continue work on their Deep Space Habitat prototype.
Astronauts, Atlas V, Boeing, Commercial Space, Dragon, International Space Station, Kennedy Space Center, NASA, Space Flight, Space Station, SpaceX, United Launch Alliance
25 Jul , 2017 by Ken Kremer
The first two missions of the unmanned Dream Chaser mini-shuttle carrying critical cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA will fly on the most powerful version of the Atlas V rocket and start as soon as 2020, announced Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and United Launch Alliance (ULA).
Astronomy
25 Jul , 2017 by Matt Williams
A new study by an international team of scientists has found evidence of recent volcanic activity on Mars, which could also lead to evidence of ancient life.
Astronomy, Moon
A new study by a team from Brown University has revealed evidence of widespread water on the lunar surface, which could also point towards water in the interior.
Carnival of Space
25 Jul , 2017 by Susie Murph
This week’s Carnival of Space is hosted by Brad Rogers at The Evolving Planet blog. Click here to read Carnival of Space #519.
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