Tag: Mars
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Live long and loiter: Why NASA’s ESCAPADE probes will wait a year in space before heading to Mars
Introduction: A deliberate pause in a bold Mars mission NASA’s ESCAPADE mission, launched aboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket on a crisp November morning, marks a new chapter in human exploration. Instead of charging straight toward the Red Planet, the twin spacecraft have a planned, year-long cruise in space before detouring toward Mars. This isn’t…
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The Perils of Settling Space: Lessons from Mars and Beyond
Introduction: When Humans Reach for the Stars As space exploration accelerates, the idea of settling new worlds—especially Mars—shifts from science fiction to near-future possibility. In conversations with host Jenni Doering, authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith explore not just the technical challenges, but the societal and geopolitical perils that accompany human expansion beyond Earth. This debate…
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What to Expect from the Planets in 2026: Key Dates and Sky Events
Overview: A Year of Diverse Planetary Delights 2026 offers a calendar of captivating planetary activity across the night sky. Whether you’re a seasoned observer or just starting out, you’ll find excellent opportunities to spot the bright planets, watch dramatic alignments, and note close approaches that highlight the motion of our solar system. This guide highlights…
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Time Runs Faster on Mars: Scientists Confirm Martian Gravitational Time Dilation
Time Dilation Reaches Mars: What Changed the Debate? For decades, Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity has explained a surprising fact: time is not absolute. Its rate depends on gravity and motion. On Earth, this means clocks run slightly differently than on satellites or in deep space. Now, a new line of experiments on Mars…
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Time Dilation on Mars: New Evidence Time Runs Faster There
New Evidence That Time Runs Faster on Mars The saying that time is relative gains new, tangible meaning as scientists report measurable differences in how quickly clocks tick on Mars compared with Earth. In recent experiments, researchers have confirmed that time dilation caused by gravity is not confined to our planet. While Albert Einstein’s theory…
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Time on Mars: Why Clocks Tick Differently on the Red Planet
Introduction: A Crucial Twist in Relativity on Mars Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity tells us that time isn’t a universal constant. The rate at which a clock ticks depends on gravity and motion. In practical terms, clocks tick more slowly in stronger gravity. Earth’s gravity is greater than Mars’s, so, all else being equal, time…
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NASA 2025: How the Agency Changed Forever and Beyond
Introduction: A Year of Turbulence for NASA In 2025, NASA has found itself navigating a storm of budget debates, personnel reshuffles, and strategic pivots that could redefine the agency’s trajectory for years to come. After years of ambitious goals—returning humans to the Moon, advancing Mars exploration, and expanding climate science—NASA faced proposals that could trim…
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10 Times the Sky Amazed Us in 2025: A Year of Miracles Above
Introduction: A Year Under the Vast Sky The night sky in 2025 offered more than just twinkling stars. It delivered a series of dramatic events that captured imaginations, from widely visible comets to celestial alignments that felt almost crafted for observers on Earth. Here are the skywatching highlights that defined the year and inspired new…
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This Week In Space Episode 190: Holiday Special 2025 Recap
Looking Back at 2025 in Space As the year draws to a close, This Week In Space returns with Episode 190, a Holiday Special that looks back on the space year 2025. Hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik guide listeners through the highs, the lows, and the unexpected moments that shaped space exploration, astronomy, and…
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Perseverance Mars Rover Could Break Record for Miles Driven
Perseverance Nears a Historic Driving Milestone on Mars NASA’s Perseverance rover, already five years into its mission on the Red Planet, is close to a potential record that would mark a milestone in planetary exploration. If the rover continues to push forward at its current pace, it could surpass the longest distance driven by any…