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Distant planet gains 2nd atmosphere through volcanic activity
Scientists have found evidence that a planet orbiting a distant star may have lost its atmosphere but gained a second one through volcanic activity.
The...
New NASA Mars rover has same chip as 1998 Apple iMac
If you think that NASA's $2.7 billion Mars Perseverance rover is carrying some state-of-the-art chip to sustain the rough atmosphere and send the data...
NASA picks Astra Space for TROPICS mission launch service
NASA has selected California-based space company Astra Space to provide a launch service for the agency's TROPICS mission which consists of a constellation of...
Microbes from Earth could temporarily survive on Mars: Study
As NASA's Perseverance rover touched down on Mars last week, a new study by scientists at the US space agency and German Aerospace Centre...
NASA rover sends 1st colour images of Mars, a selfie too
NASA's Perseverance rover has sent some stunning photos of the Red Planet, including a high-resolution color selfie taken during its landing.
The selfie is part...
NASA awards Firefly Aerospace $93.3M to deliver payloads to Moon
NASA has awarded Texas-based Firefly Aerospace approximately $93.3 million to deliver a suite of 10 science investigations and technology demonstrations to the Moon in...
NASA plans to launch Mars ice mapping mission
NASA, in collaboration with three international partners, is planning to launch a robotic Mars ice mapping mission, which could help the agency identify potential...
NASA delays award of moon lander contracts
NASA has quietly delayed its plan to award two high-profile crewed lunar lander contracts from late February to April 30.
According to the space agency,...
After aborted SLS hot-fire test, NASA to try again
NASA will conduct a second hot fire test for its first Space Launch System (SLS) mega rocket in February after the first attempt ended...
Virgin Orbit’s rocket deploys 10 NASA payloads via air launch
In a historic feat challenging SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Virgin Orbit which is the sister company of billionaire Sir Richard Branson's space tourism outfit...