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OTD In Space - December 1: China Launches Its First Lunar Rover

On Dec. 1, 2013, China launched its first-ever mission to land a rover on the moon. With the Yutu rover on board, the Chang'e ...
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After 5 years on Mars, NASA's Perseverance rover may have found its 1st meteorite (photos)

NASA's Perseverance rover spotted a possible space rock on the surface of Mars. The meteorite's nickname is 'Phippsaksla.' ...
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NASA Reveals Stunning New Rovers for the Moon That Will Redefine Human Exploration

NASA’s Artemis mission is gearing up for an exciting next chapter, and a key part of that involves the development of cutting ...
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These 2 moon rovers used cameras and lasers to hunt for simulated water ice — and one looks like WALL-E

The moon-sailing Argonaut is a lander concept from the European Space Agency (ESA), of which DLR is a part. ESA officials ...
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Rosalind Franklin rover catches a break as NASA reaffirms committment

ExoMars project may actually get to the red planet one day The European Space Agency's long-delayed Rosalind Franklin rover ...

OTD In Space - November 26: Curiosity Rover Launches to Mars

On November 26, 2011, the NASA Curiosity rover launched to Mars. Curiosity was the biggest and most powerful rover anyone had ...
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NASA’s Mars rover is finding ‘intriguing rocks everywhere’ on crater rim

Perseverance’s challenging three-and-a-half month climb out of Jezero Crater has definitely been worth it, with NASA reportedly discovering a fascinating array of rocks worthy of detailed examination.

Lightning on Mars? Scientists believe they've detected its crackling sounds on the red planet

Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind ...
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NASA’s Mars Rover Records Lightning on Mars for the First Time But It Sounds Nothing Like Thunder

Scientists have caught Mars's atmosphere crackling with static, uncovering evidence of miniature lightning in its dust storms.

NASA discovers rock on Mars that shouldn’t be there — and scientists think it’s a visitor from outer space

NASA scientists were baffled after uncovering a rock on Mars that didn’t belong there — with a composition pointing to ...

Leading-Edge Mars Mission Portends New Golden Age Of Exploring Planets

The picture-perfect launch of twin Escapade orbiters bound for Mars presages a fantastical new age in exploring the planets, ...