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January 27, 2014

In the Eye of the Beholder
Moffett Field CA (SPX) Jan 27, 2014
Researchers supported by NASA's Astrobiology Science and Technology Instrument Development (ASTID) program are designing algorithms and instruments that could help future robotic missions make their own decisions about surface sites to explore on other planets. One such instrument is the TextureCam, which is currently being tested with Mars in mind. The technology will improve the efficiency of planetary missions, allowing rovers to collect more data and perform more experiments in less time. Robo ... read more

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CubeSats, SmallSats and MicroSats

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New Views of Mars from Sediment Mineralogy

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SwRI scientists publish first radiation measurements from the surface of Mars

Bid to colonize Mars wins high-profile backing

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Mars One spaceflight project 'can succeed'

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