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September 20, 2016

Earthquakes, 'Marsquakes,' and the Possibility of Life
New Haven CT (SPX) Sep 19, 2016
A new study shows that rocks formed by the grinding together of other rocks during earthquakes are rich in trapped hydrogen - a finding that suggests similar seismic activity on Mars may produce enough hydrogen to support life. Researchers from Yale, the University of Aberdeen, and Brock University studied rock formations around active fault lines in the Outer Hebrides, off the coast of Scotland. Their analysis appears in the journal Astrobiology. "Previous work has suggested that hydrogen i ... read more

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Some Ancient Martian Lakes Came Long After Others Lakes and snowmelt-fed streams on Mars formed much later than previously thought possible, according to new findings using data primarily from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The recently ... more		Opportunity Heads Toward First Waypoint of its Next Extended Mission After more than a year of exploration, Opportunity has left 'Marathon Valley,' located on the rim of Endeavour Crater. The rover has begun the next extended mission (ahead of schedule) after e ... more		Antarctica Provides ICE to Study Behavior Effects in Astronauts A trip to the Red Planet begins long in advance of liftoff. NASA's journey to Mars includes preparing astronauts to cope with several months of isolation, confinement, and in an extreme environment ... more
				Mars hosted lakes, snowmelt-fed streams much later than previously thought Researchers at NASA have found evidence that water flowed on Mars much more recently than previously thought - perhaps millions of years more recently. ... more		Mars Rover Views Spectacular Layered Rock Formations The layered geologic past of Mars is revealed in stunning detail in new color images returned by NASA's Curiosity Mars rover, which is currently exploring the "Murray Buttes" region of lower Mount S ... more

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

Third European Rover Challenge Kicks Off in Poland A small town of Jasionka, near Rzeszow, Poland will serve as a battleground of red-brown sand and dust for Mars rovers trying to complete numerous complex tasks. The event, known as the European Rov ... more		Opportunity departs Marathon Valley to head deeper into Endeavour Crater Opportunity has officially left Marathon Valley. On Sol 4482 (Sept. 1, 2016), we approached the 'Lewis and Clark Gap' and with the successful drive on Sol 4484 (Sept. 3, 2016) we passed throug ... more		Navy F-35 jet crashes in California Slingshot unveils TALOS AI to simulate and support strategic space operations Designing compact drones to safely navigate air ducts		Winning team of ESA's Mars-focused data mining contest ESA's first data-mining competition has been won by a team from Slovenia. Contestants were challenged to predict the future status of ESA's Mars Express spacecraft from past operating data. The resu ... more
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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.

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Planet expands Pelican satellite fleet with launch of two new spacecraft

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Crewed Missions to Mars

Limited power as Mar Lab approaches Murray Buttes

Opportunity going back for closer look at grooves seen in images

Mineral Veins on Mars Were Formed by Evaporating Ancient Lakes

Evidence of Martian life could be hard to find in some meteorite blast sites

Curiosity Has Disproved 'Old Idea of Mars as a Simple Basaltic Planet'

Stanford scientists consider 3D printing Mars rock samples

India to Explore Planetary Evolution in Its Ambition Mars Mission-2

Rover Game Released for Curiosity's 4th Anniversary on Mars

Astrobiologists study Mars on Earth

Mars Gullies Likely Not Formed by Liquid Water

Opportunity Surpasses 43 Kilometers on the Odometer

Digging deeper into Mars

Engine burn gives Mars mission a kick

Heart hazard for Apollo astronauts: study

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Russia, US Discuss Lunar Station for Mars Mission

NASA Mars Rover Can Choose Laser Targets on Its Own

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