Seasonal variations are making flying on Mars harder for helicopter Ingenuity
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter is facing challenges from the changing seasons on Mars, where falling atmospheric density could make flying much harder.
Volcanoes on Mars exploded in ‘super eruptions’ that blotted out the sun
New evidence shows volcanic activity on ancient Mars included thousands of ‘super eruptions’ throwing huge quantities of dust and toxic gases into the air.
NASA’s interactive Mars experience lets you work with its rover
NASA has launched an interactive 3D experience that lets you explore the martian surface alongside its Perseverance rover.
What Perseverance is learning from the two samples of Mars rock it has taken
The Perseverance rover has collected two samples of martian rock, and NASA scientists have revealed what these samples can tell us about the history of Mars.
Astronauts on the ISS are using augmented reality apps to help with repairs
Astronauts on the ISS are testing out a new Augmented Reality (AR) system which can help in the inspection and maintenance of station equipment.
Space station smoke alarm emergency confirmed by NASA
Crewmembers aboard the International Space Station were forced to respond to a smoke alarm early on Thursday. It’s not currently clear what set off the alarm.
Most powerful space telescope ever built gets a new launch date
NASA has announced a new launch date for the James Webb Space Telescope, described as the most powerful space telescope ever built.
NASA’s Mars rover on a roll as it collects second Mars sample in a week
NASA’s Perseverance rover has extracted and securely stored its second sample of martian rock just days after its first successful collection.
NASA shows off Perseverance rover’s first Martian rock sample
NASA has finally been able to confirm that the Perseverance rover managed to successfully collect its first sample of martian rock.
Helicopter Ingenuity will be skimming over the surface of Mars today
Intrepid Mars helicopter Ingenuity is gearing up for its 13th flight today, Saturday, September 4, in what NASA engineers hope will be a Lucky 13.