Tag: Mars science
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This Week in Science: ISS Medical Evacuation, Mars Sample Return’s Cancellation, and Woolly Rhino Flesh in Permafrost Wolf
Overview: A Week of Surprising Shifts in Space and Paleontology This week’s science headlines unfolded across the final frontiers of space and the surprising discoveries buried in the Arctic. From an urgent medical evacuation aboard the International Space Station to the unexpected cancellation of a long-anticipated Mars mission, and a remarkable paleontological find involving ancient…
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Five Reasons NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars Mission on Blue Origin’s New Glenn Matters More Than You Think
Introduction: A high-stakes launch on a powerful booster NASA’s ESCAPADE mission, riding atop Blue Origin’s formidable New Glenn rocket, marked a significant milestone in planetary exploration. While Mars launches always generate excitement, this mission’s unique combination of an innovative launcher, a dedicated spacecraft designed for high-value science, and a bold trajectory to the Red Planet…
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European Mars Orbiter Spies Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Zooming Past Red Planet
Overview: A Rare Interstellar Visitor Near Mars In a remarkable observational feat, a European Mars orbiter recorded imagery of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it whizzed past Mars on October 3. The flyby brought the comet to within about 19 million miles (30 million kilometers) of the Red Planet, providing scientists with a rare chance…