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May 19, 2016

Mars Rover Scientist Hopes to Find More Evidence of Liquid Water on the Red Planet
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 18, 2016
Although the existence of liquid water on the Red Planet was confirmed by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) last year, the scientific community is gearing up for a more thorough analysis of the topic that could be provided by the Curiosity rover, studying the Martian surface in-situ. Raina Gough of the University of Colorado Boulder, a chemist in the Curiosity rover's research team, hopes to discover more evidence of liquid water by investigating chemical processes like deliquescence, found to oc ... read more

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AAC Microtec to develop miniaturized motion controller for space rovers and robots The European Space Agency ESA has awarded Uppsala-based AAC Microtec the contract to develop an advanced miniaturized motion controller for future robotic exploration missions to Mars. The contract ... more		Out of this world: 'Moon and Mars veggies' grow in Dutch greenhouse Establishing a human colony on the Moon and travelling to Mars has been the stuff of dreams since the dawn of the space age. ... more		The rise and fall of Martian lakes There is a wealth of evidence, collected over the past few decades, that suggests liquid water was abundant in the early history of Mars - one of our nearest and most studied neighbours. However, th ... more
				Second cycle of Martian seasons completing for Curiosity Rover NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has completed its second Martian year since landing inside Gale Crater nearly four Earth years ago, which means it has recorded environmental patterns through two full cy ... more		Opportunity microscopic imaging camera back to normal operations Opportunity is exploring 'Marathon Valley' on the rim of Endeavour crater, searching specific outcrops for evidence of clay minerals. The rover is currently conducting an in-situ (contact) sci ... more

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Largest unnamed world in the solar system 2007 OR10 Dwarf planets tend to be a mysterious bunch. With the exception of Ceres, which resides in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, all members of this class of minor planets in our solar sy ... more		Flying observatory detects atomic oxygen in Martian atmosphere An instrument onboard the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) detected atomic oxygen in the atmosphere of Mars for the first time since the last observation 40 years ago. These ... more		Russia hosts first military meeting with Sahel juntas; Mali junta accuses foreign powers of destabilisation plot US Space Force launches first reprogrammable navigation satellite from L3Harris Globalstar strengthens defense reach with resilient satellite and 5G solutions		Robot built to aid astronauts nearly ready for Mars A robot developed in Scotland could be ready to set foot on Mars by 2021. Valkyrie, the humanoid is 1.8 meters tall, weighs 125 kilograms, walks on two legs and has arms that can grasp objects - per ... more
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Second ExoMars mission moves to next launch opportunity in 2020 On 14 March 2016, the Roscosmos State Corporation and the European Space Agency (ESA) launched the jointly-developed ExoMars 2016 interplanetary mission, comprising the Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) and t ... more		Although Boiling, Water Does Shape Martian Terrain At present, liquid water on Mars only exists in small quantities as a boiling liquid, and only during the warmest time of day in summer. Its role has therefore been considered insignificant until no ... more		Pakistan rescuers recover bodies after monsoon rains kill 320 4.4 million Somalis face severe hunger: disaster agency CO2 increase to reshape geomagnetic storm impacts on satellites		Boiling water may be cause of Martian streaks: study The results of Earth-bound lab experiments appear to back up the theory that dark lines on Martian slopes are created by water - though in an otherworldly manner, scientists said Monday. ... more
Phase two of ExoMars mission delayed to 2020 The second part of a joint European-Russian mission to probe Mars for traces of life has been delayed two years, with a new launch date set for July 2020, officials said Monday. ... more		Airbus DS to build STEM centre at its UK Exomars facility Airbus Defence and Space has announced it will build a Pounds 2.5m STEM centre built around its Exomars Rover test facility in Stevenage. The centre aims to attract more than 5,000 students a year ... more		Opportunity robotic arm camera passes diagnostic test Opportunity is exploring 'marathon valley' on the rim of endeavour crater, trying to identify specific outcrops for evidence of clay minerals. The rover has been investigating the surface target, ca ... more		Curiosity Mars Rover crosses rugged plateau NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has nearly finished crossing a stretch of the most rugged and difficult-to-navigate terrain encountered during the mission's 44 months on Mars. The rover climbed on ... more

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