NASA and SpaceX Manage First US Astronaut Launch From US Soil Since 2011 On May 30th, 2020, NASA and SpaceX successfully launched two astronauts into space from US soil. This was the first time that an American spacecraft has launched astronauts into space from the United States since 2011. The mission, known as Demo-2, was launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida and marked the first time a private company has sent astronauts into space. The mission was a success and the astronauts, Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, arrived safely at the International Space Station on the 31st of May. This mission is a major milestone for the commercial space industry and for space exploration in general.

The Atlantic

20.01.2023

Mars Gives Snow an Alien Twist - The Atlantic

And it would be strangely beautiful to behold.

Space.com

21.01.2023

Mars helicopter Ingenuity aces 40th Red Planet flight | Space

NASA's tiny Ingenuity helicopter flew for the 40th time on Mars Thursday (Jan. 19), covering about 584 feet (178 meters) of ground during a 92-second sortie.

Mashable

21.01.2023

An enormous Martian cloud returns every spring. Scientists now know why. | Mashable

A Mars study reveals how an extinct volcano makes an extraordinary 1,100-mile cloud about 80 days out of the Martian year.

Space.com

23.01.2023

Don't miss the moon eclipse Mars next week on Monday (Jan. 30) | Space

On Monday (Jan. 30), the moon will cross in front of Mars, causing an occultation or eclipse of the planet.

Space.com

26.01.2023

SpaceX destacks Starship to prep for 33-engine test fire | Space

SpaceX destacked its Starship Mars rocket on Wednesday (Jan. 25) to continue gearing up for the giant vehicle's first-ever orbital test flight.

Phys.org Evolution News

27.01.2023

Rapid plant evolution may make coastal regions more susceptible to flooding and sea level rise, study shows

Evolution has occurred more rapidly than previously thought in the Chesapeake Bay wetlands, which may decrease the chance that coastal marshes can withstand future sea level rise. Researchers at the University ...

Mashable

27.01.2023

Astonishing crater on Mars looks like a bear | Mashable

A NASA satellite captured a fascinating view of a Martian feature that looks like a bear. The agency's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured the unique image on the Red Planet's desert surface.

Space.com

27.01.2023

See the moon eclipse Mars on Jan. 30 in free telescope webcast | Space

The moon will eclipse Mars on Monday (Jan. 30), and you can watch the event from the comfort of your home thanks to a livestream by the Griffith Observatory.

Space.com

28.01.2023

This rocket engine could save fuel on the long trip to Mars | Space

NASA placed a supersonic combustion engine on the firing stand, and early tests for interplanetary exploration show promise.

Mashable

28.01.2023

Why NASA wants to test a nuclear rocket engine for a Mars mission | Mashable

Nuclear rocket propulsion experts say the technology will advance space travel the way a steam locomotive revolutionized the horse-and-buggy days of transportation.

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