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Posted on July 20, 2017

Elon Musk seems to have ditched Red Dragon lander plan for Mars

SpaceX will design a new spacecraft for a mission to the Red Planet, but Musk’s focus may be closer to home as he tweets Hyperloop plans
Posted on April 26, 2017

The Best Map Yet of What Could Be NASA’s Next Mars Landing Site

The Best Map Yet of What Could Be NASA’s Next Mars Landing Site
A new map charts Northeast Syrtis---a promising potential landing site for NASA's next Mars rover---in unprecedented detail. The post The Best Map Yet of What Could Be NASA's Next Mars Landing Site appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on April 11, 2017

Mars’ Ionosphere: Cold, Lifeless, and Filled With Heavy Metals

Mars’ Ionosphere: Cold, Lifeless, and Filled With Heavy Metals
By tracking the movement of metal ions, scientists get a glimpse into the turbulent Martian atmosphere. The post Mars’ Ionosphere: Cold, Lifeless, and Filled With Heavy Metals appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on March 22, 2017

What’s the Point of Going to Space if You Don’t Make Booze?

What’s the Point of Going to Space if You Don’t Make Booze?
Here's how astronauts can make liquor without breaking the laws of physics. The post What's the Point of Going to Space if You Don't Make Booze? appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on February 10, 2017

These Boots Keep Astronauts From Tripping Over Their Own Feet

These Boots Keep Astronauts From Tripping Over Their Own Feet
Because those space suits are even clumsier than you'd imagine. The post These Boots Keep Astronauts From Tripping Over Their Own Feet appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on January 28, 2017

Put People on Mars by 2033—for the Good of the Nation

Put People on Mars by 2033—for the Good of the Nation
Opinion: A former Boeing exec, US astronaut, and ex-director of NASA Ames argue that the US must prioritize putting humans on Mars. The post Put People on Mars by 2033—for the Good of the Nation appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on December 3, 2016

A Warming Earth Is Making It Harder to Study Mars

A Warming Earth Is Making It Harder to Study Mars
Antarctic researchers test their ideas about how humans could live on Mars. But these windows into life on the red planet could be closing. The post A Warming Earth Is Making It Harder to Study Mars appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on December 3, 2016

A Warming Earth Is Making It Harder to Study Mars

A Warming Earth Is Making It Harder to Study Mars
Antarctic researchers test their ideas about how humans could live on Mars. But these windows into life on the red planet could be closing. The post A Warming Earth Is Making It Harder to Study Mars appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on November 30, 2016

Check Out the ExoMars Orbiter’s Beautiful First Pics

Check Out the ExoMars Orbiter’s Beautiful First Pics
Last week, the ESA's new Martian orbiter started sending back its first images of the Red Planet. The post Check Out the ExoMars Orbiter's Beautiful First Pics appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on November 9, 2016

How NASA Will Choose Astronauts for Its Incredible Journey to Mars

How NASA Will Choose Astronauts for Its Incredible Journey to Mars
When the agency put out its latest application call, it specified that the lucky few might fly in Orion, a deep-space vessel meant to make the Journey to Mars. The post How NASA Will Choose Astronauts for Its Incredible Journey to Mars appeared first on WIRED.

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