Research highlights the significance of laminae—millimeter-scale features found in rocks—as potential indicators of ancient life and conditions on other planetary bodies, particularly Mars. These structures are...
NASA, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, has begun testing a new nuclear power system using americium to support deep space missions. This innovative...
Research suggests that seasonal frosts on Mars could lead to the formation of liquid briny patches on its surface, potentially offering insights into the planet’s capacity...
When robotic space rovers encounter obstacles on extraterrestrial terrain, they can become immobilized, as demonstrated by the Mars rover Spirit in 2009. Engineers on Earth often...