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Mars, Deimos

New Scientist on MSN · 1d

Hera asteroid mission takes stunning images of Mars’s moon Deimos

A mission to survey the results of a deliberate crash between an asteroid and a NASA spacecraft has taken stunning images of Mars and its moon Deimos

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Mysterious Mars moon captured in unprecedented images by space probe

A space probe named Hera captured images of Mars' small Deimos moon while on a mission to examine an asteroid.

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN · 7h

Check Out These Rare Images of Deimos, One of Mars’ Mysterious Moons

Like our moon, Deimos is tidally locked to Mars, meaning the same side always faces the planet—the only side visible to rovers on the Martian surface. The only way to see Deimos’ far side up close is for a probe like Hera to fly behind it, making such images more of a rarity.

Mars, NASA and Detect Life

NASA knows exactly where to look on Mars for signs of life

Since its arrival on the Martian surface five years ago, NASA’s Perseverance rover has been busy scouring the Red Planet for signs of life and evidence of Mars’ watery history. Now, thanks to its continued exploration, NASA might know exactly where to look for evidence of life on Mars, and it all begins with quartz crystals.

Daily Galaxy on MSN · 11h

NASA Finds Pure Quartz on Mars—Could This Be Proof of Ancient Life?

NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered high-purity quartz crystals on Mars, a discovery that could reshape the search for ancient life on the Red Planet. The crystals, along with other minerals such as opal,

Ever-Growing USA on MSN · 19h

Scientists Discover New Method to Detect Life on Mars

Researchers have developed a promising technique to identify potential microbial fossils on Mars. Sulfate minerals like gypsum, abundant on the Martian surface, may hold clues to ancient life.

FOX 13 Tampa Bay on MSN13h

Watch live: NASA, SpaceX to try and launch Crew-10 mission Friday night

NASA and SpaceX are scheduled to launch four Crew-10 astronauts to the International Space Station on Friday night from Cape ...

Space.com on MSN7h

'Poppy seeds' and 'leopard spots' on Mars could hint at ancient microbial life

An arrowhead-shaped rock on Mars sporting features that may hint at ancient microbial activity on the Red Planet has left ...

NASA vs. SpaceX: Who Will Reach Mars First?

The race to Mars has intensified, with two major players leading the charge—NASA and SpaceX. NASA, a government-backed agency ...

Scientific American14h

If Life on Mars Ever Existed, This Bizarre Rock May Tell Us

The intriguing chemistry of a rock collected by the Perseverance rover could trace to microbial activity—or not ...

4d

NASA Eliminates Chief Scientist and Other Jobs at Its Headquarters

About 19 positions will be cut, including those in offices focused on technology policy and diversity, equity and inclusion.

13d

NASA's Europa Clipper will fly close to Mars today on way to Jupiter's icy moon

NASA's Europa Clipper will fly past Mars today to adjust its trajectory and position itself for a critical phase of its ...

Scientific American8d

Eye Problems Cloud NASA’s Vision of Mars

NASA considers SANS one of its ‘red risks’ for a Mars mission, owing to its potential severity and the number of astronauts ...

4d

NASA and SpaceX Are Building the Most Advanced Space Station Ever – In Lunar Orbit

NASA's Artemis campaign is rapidly advancing the development of Gateway, a space station that will orbit the Moon and serve ...

1don MSNOpinion

Cuts to NASA’s budget could derail America’s Mars ambitions

Such major and arbitrary cuts to NASA’s budget would do very little to save money, but they will undercut and decimate one of ...

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