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August 09, 2016

Rover Game Released for Curiosity's 4th Anniversary on Mars
Pasadena CA (JPL) Aug 08, 2016
As Curiosity marks its fourth anniversary (in Earth years) since landing on Mars, the rover is working on collecting its 17th sample. While Curiosity explores Mars, gamers can join the fun via a new social media game, Mars Rover. On their mobile devices, players drive a rover through rough Martian terrain, challenging themselves to navigate and balance the rover while earning points along the way. The game also illustrates how NASA's next Mars rover, in development for launch in 2020, will use rad ... read more

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Mineral Veins on Mars Were Formed by Evaporating Ancient Lakes Mineral veins found in Mars's Gale Crater were formed by the evaporation of ancient Martian lakes, a new study has shown. The research, by Mars Science Laboratory participating scientists at the Ope ... more		Astrobiologists study Mars on Earth It's going to be a while before any of the world's space agencies send astronauts to Mars. In the meantime, one group of scientists is studying Mars on Earth - or at least, Mars-like environments. ... more		Mars Gullies Likely Not Formed by Liquid Water New findings using data from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show that gullies on modern Mars are likely not being formed by flowing liquid water. This new evidence will allow researchers to furt ... more
				Opportunity Surpasses 43 Kilometers on the Odometer Opportunity is wrapping up the exploration 'Marathon Valley' on the rim of Endeavour crater. The rover did experience an unexpected drive termination caused by the right-front wheel. On Sol 44 ... more		Digging deeper into Mars Water is the key to life on Earth. Scientists continue to unravel the mystery of life on Mars by investigating evidence of water in the planet's soil. Previous observations of soil observed along cr ... more

Transition from Operations to Decommissioning by Preparing a Safe, Cost-Effective Shut Down and Waste Management Strategy

Engine burn gives Mars mission a kick Following a lengthy firing of its powerful engine this morning, ESA's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter is on track to arrive at the Red Planet in October. ExoMars made its first critical manoeuvre since it ... more		Heart hazard for Apollo astronauts: study NASA's Apollo astronauts, the only humans to have travelled beyond Earth's protective magnetosphere, die disproportionately of heart and blood vessel diseases, researchers said Thursday, blaming radiation. ... more		Space Force taps five firms to develop secure global tactical satcom solutions SES Secures 5 Year Army Contract for Global Tactical Satellite Communications Royal Canadian Navy selects MDA Space for next generation drone surveillance systems		SwRI-led study shows puzzling paucity of large craters on dwarf planet Ceres A team of scientists led by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) made a puzzling observation while studying the size and distribution of craters on the dwarf planet Ceres. Ceres is the largest ... more
				Russia, US Discuss Lunar Station for Mars Mission Russia's Roscosmos Corporation and NASA are in discussions about future of joint space missions following the conclusion of the ISS project in 2024; one proposal is to create a space base close to t ... more		NASA Mars Rover Can Choose Laser Targets on Its Own NASA's Mars rover Curiosity is now selecting rock targets for its laser spectrometer - the first time autonomous target selection is available for an instrument of this kind on any robotic planetary ... more

2nd Integrated Air and Missile Defense - Securing the Complex Air Domain: Requirements for Sustainable, Global, and Reliable Solutions to Next Generation Air & Missile Threats - 28-30 September, 2016 | Washington D.C.

The World's Largest Commercial Drone Conference and Expo - Sept 7-9 - Las Vegas

NASA's Viking Data Lives on, Inspires 40 Years Later Forty years ago, NASA's Viking mission made history when it became the first mission to successfully land a fully operational spacecraft on Mars. This mission gave us our first real look at the Mart ... more		Opportunity Rover wrapping up work within Marathon Valley Opportunity is exploring 'Marathon Valley' on the rim of Endeavour crater, investigating outcrops for evidence of clay minerals. The rover is nearing the completion of its exploration within M ... more		Decision time as plastic pollution treaty talks begin Exceptional Nordic heatwave stumps tourists seeking shade A 'Thinker' drowns in plastic garbage as UN treaty talks open		NASA Selects Five Mars Orbiter Concept Studies NASA has selected five U.S. aerospace companies to conduct concept studies for a potential future Mars orbiter mission. Such a mission would continue key capabilities including telecommunications an ... more
Next Mars Rover Progresses Toward 2020 Launch After an extensive review process and passing a major development milestone, NASA is ready to proceed with final design and construction of its next Mars rover, currently targeted to launch in summe ... more		Building a Commercial Market in Low Earth Orbit This April marked the sixth anniversary of President Obama's landmark address on space policy at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In his speech, the President set out the goal of sending Amer ... more		Mars Canyons Study Adds Clues about Possible Water Puzzles persist about possible water at seasonally dark streaks on Martian slopes, according to a new study of thousands of such features in the Red Planet's largest canyon system. The study publish ... more		Curiosity Mars Rover Enters Precautionary Safe Mode The team operating NASA's Curiosity Mars rover is taking steps to return the rover to full activity following a precautionary stand-down over the Fourth of July weekend. Curiosity is now commu ... more

	Frosty Cold Nights Year-Round on Mars May Stir Dust Some dusty parts of Mars get as cold at night year-round as the planet's poles do in winter, even regions near the equator in summer, according to new NASA findings based on Mars Reconnaissance Orbi ... more		Mars Canyons Study Adds Clues about Possible Water Puzzles persist about possible water at seasonally dark streaks on Martian slopes, according to a new study of thousands of such features in the Red Planet's largest canyon system. The study p ... more

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ChemCam findings hint at oxygen-rich past on Mars		Curiosity rover analysis suggests Mars has oxygen-rich history		NASA Weighs Use of Rover to Image Potential Mars Water Sites		Opportunity is on its Final Science Campaign at 'Marathon Valley'		NASA Scientists Discover Unexpected Mineral on Mars

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Rover Opportunity Wrapping up Study of Martian Valley

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NASA signs space deal with United Arab Emirates

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NASA Mars Orbiters Reveal Seasonal Dust Storm Pattern

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