Mars Rover
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Mars helicopter Ingenuity phones home, breaking 63-day silenceNASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity has phoned home after 63 days of silence, and all appears to be well with the little rotorcraft.
By Mike Wall Published
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China finally admits its hibernating Mars rover may never wake upThe Zhurong Mars rover never woke up from a planned hibernation, and the head of the mission team has now revealed why.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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China's Mars rover may be dead in the dust, new NASA images revealThe Mars rover Zhurong hasn't moved since last fall, new orbiter images confirm, suggesting that the Chinese rover may be at the end of its lifespan.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Detecting life on Mars may be 'impossible' with current NASA rovers, new study warnsResearch in Chile's Atacama Desert suggests that the science instruments on the Red Planet aren't capable of detecting signs of long-dead microbial life.
By Jamie Carter Published
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NASA's Perseverance rover is clogged up with pebblesThe Perseverance Mars rover is awaiting orders after its sampling apparatus became clogged by pebble-size debris.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Mars on the cheap: Scientists working to revolutionize access to the Red PlanetAn increasing number of researchers are blueprinting low-cost and novel ways to further explore the Red Planet.
By Leonard David Published
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Perseverance rover collects 2nd Mars sample (photos)Perseverance collected another drilled-out core of a Martian rock dubbed "Rochette," sealing the sample in its designated titanium tube on Wednesday (Sept. 8).
By Mike Wall Published
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Why Perseverance rover fumbled 1st sampling attempt on MarsNASA's Perseverance rover's first sample collection didn't go as planned due to trouble with a "unique" and unexpectedly powdery Mars rock.
By Chelsea Gohd Published
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China is gaining ground in space. Should the US be concerned?Are China's recent activities in space cause for U.S. concern?
By Chelsea Gohd Published
