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Mars Express Finds Even More Ponds of Water Under the Ground on Mars
A reexamination of data obtained by the Mars Express probe has found more evidence of stable bodies of water beneath…
NASA Has a New Challenge to Bring Frozen Samples of the Moon Back to Earth
The NASA Lunar Deep Freeze Challenge is looking for innovative ideas on how to bring back ice samples from the…
Another Starship Test Tank is Pushed to the Limit and Explodes
SpaceX just passed another milestone with the SN7.1 test tank, which they tested to failure by pressurizing it until it…
Ancient Terrain on Venus Looks Like it Was Formed Through Volcanism
A new study shows that some of the oldest surface features on Venus (tesserae) were likely formed by volcanic activity
NASA’s New Budget for Artemis? $28 Billion
Just in time for the upcoming elections, NASA has presented Congress with the projected budget for sending astronauts back to…
Beyond “Fermi’s Paradox” X: What is the Firstborn Hypothesis?
In this latest instalment, we explore the possibility that humanity is an early arrival to the Universe, and that intelligent…
NASA Releases a New Poster for the Europa Clipper Mission
In anticipation of this upcoming mission, NASA has released a stunning poster for the Europa Clipper mission!
Perseverance Will be Scanning Inside Rocks for Fossils on Mars
When it arrives on Mars next year, Perseverance will use a next-generation X-ray scanner assisted by AI to search for…
What’s the Best Way to Communicate With an Interstellar Probe When it’s Light-Years Away From Earth?
A new study by an international team of scientists addressed a major challenge with interstellar missions: how to send and…
Our Complete Guide to Mars Opposition Season 2020
Grab your telescope: when it comes to astronomy, 2020 saved the best for last, with a fine opposition of the…