Mars mission

Technical and budget challenges may delay Mars spacecraft's first mission, says NASA

It cites delays in the development of the Orion service module, provided by the European Space Agency (ESA), as well as technical risks from changes in the design of the capsule's heat shield.

Apr 14, 2017, 21:30 PM IST

Chile desert combed for clues to life on Mars

This desert in northern Chile, like the red planet, is hot, dusty and extremely dry.

Apr 06, 2017, 13:32 PM IST

NASA ponders smaller experiments to 'hitch a ride' to the Red Planet

Only seven successful missions to the surface of Mars have taken place in the history of spaceflight.

Mar 01, 2017, 18:57 PM IST

NASA's solution for a home for astronauts sent to Mars is as cold as ice!

Officially called the 'Mars Ice Home', NASA's working model is an inflatable, inner-tube-like device that, when inflated fully, is covered with a thick sheet of protective ice.

Jan 02, 2017, 09:47 AM IST

Europe gives nod to 1.4 billion euros for Mars rover, ISS: European Space Agency

Europe has approved an extra 1.4 billion euros (USD 1.5 billion) today to resuscitate a life-seeking Mars rover project and keep its place on the ISS.

Dec 02, 2016, 20:56 PM IST

National Geographic on new TV mission to Mars

A first-of-its-kind TV series that combines documentary with scripted drama is set to take audiences around the world on a new Mars mission from next week.

Nov 12, 2016, 23:05 PM IST

NASA's Curiosity captures strange rock on Mars surface; scientists confirm it's an iron meteorite! - See pic

Laser-zapping of the globular, golf-ball-size object confirmed that it is an iron-nickel meteorite fallen from the Red Planet's sky.

Nov 03, 2016, 21:51 PM IST

NASA launches giant satellite antenna to assist with manned spaceflights to Mars!

The device is the second of its kind at the complex and forms part of the US space agency’s Deep Space Network which has similar research centres in California and Spain.

Nov 03, 2016, 19:29 PM IST

Fate of ESA's Mars lander still unknown; India last country to receive signal: Report

The European Space Agency's Schiaparelli Mars lander that was expected to touch down on Red planet's surface on Wednesday is still untraceable.

Oct 20, 2016, 12:09 PM IST

Mars-bound astronauts, beware: Deep space travel could lead to chronic dementia!

The study says that astronauts travelling to Mars on future extended missions may face chronic dementia risk from exposure to galactic cosmic rays.

Oct 10, 2016, 21:10 PM IST

Teen's choice of landing site for next Mars rover has won NASA's approval!

Of course, several recommendations fell into the space agency's lap, however, there was one that caught their attention and that was from a teenager who hasn't even completed high school!

Sep 06, 2016, 23:16 PM IST

Six scientists end year-long Mars mission

Carmel Johnston, Christiane Heinicke, Sheyna E. Gifford, Andrzej Steward, Cyprien Verseux and Tristan Bassingthwaighte on Sunday came out from the 1,000-sq.ft dome built on Hawaii's Mauna Loa mountain, Buzzfeed reported on Monday.

Aug 29, 2016, 10:10 AM IST

NASA announces Space Robotics Challenge to prepare robots for Mars journey!

This event seeks to develop the capabilities of humanoid robots to help astronauts on the journey to Mars.

Aug 17, 2016, 10:01 AM IST

NASA shortlists six firms to develop habitats for Red planet

US space agency NASA has selected six US companies to develop habitats for Mars mission. This step comes in a bid to help advance the manned flight to Red planet as these firms will be responsible to develop prototypes and concepts for deep space habitats.

Aug 10, 2016, 11:11 AM IST