98% of oxygen from CO2 for Mars colonization — new technology outperforms photosynthesis
Scientists from Nanjing University in China have developed an innovative device that allows to obtain 98% of oxygen from CO2.
Humans on Mars face toxic dust storms, the consequences of which are difficult to treat, — study
Scientists from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California have found that toxic dust storms on Mars could be a serious problem for the first missions with astronauts.
Curiosity has found a rock on Mars that shouldn’t be there — this changes the idea of water on the planet
The Curiosity rover accidentally split one of the rocks on Mars, releasing yellow crystals of pure sulfur.
Irish scientists discover that Martian sand can be used for construction in space
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin (Ireland) developed a method of turning Martian and lunar sand into durable bricks for future space settlements.
NASA wants to create Morrowind on Mars — housing will be built from mushrooms
NASA is considering the possibility of growing housing from mushrooms on the Moon and Mars. The agency has signed a $2 million contract with researchers at NASA’s Ames Research Center to study «mycotecture».
The Martian interior hides an ocean of water — new discovery of the NASA InSight mission
Researchers have found evidence of liquid water beneath the surface of Mars by analyzing data from NASA’s InSight rover.
Martian hive: NASA plans to launch a swarm of robotic bees to the Red Planet
Exploration of other planets has always been a challenge, but NASA’s Advanced Concepts Institute (ACI) has come up with an interesting solution: a swarm of robotic bees.
Solar particles destroy ozone: how does cosmic radiation threaten the Earth?
Scientists have discovered that powerful solar particle emissions can cause serious damage to the Earth’s ozone layer. This could lead to an increase in the level of ultraviolet radiation on the planet’s surface within a few years.
Review of the cartoon «Mars Express»
On June 20, cinemas started showing the animated sci-fi detective story «Mars Express», which was nominated for the «César» award in the «Best Animated Film» category. In the review below, we analyze what makes this film by French animation director Jérémie Périn notable and what outstanding works that have become an integral part of…
«Perseverance» has found mysterious «popcorn rocks» on Mars, which indicate a powerful flow of water in the past
NASA’s Mars rover «Perseverance», which is currently operating in a new region called Bright Angel, has found further evidence of the potential presence of water in the Jezero crater in the past.
«We thought it was impossible». Astronomers discover frost near the equator of Mars
Previously, it was believed that there was no water ice in this region (equivalent to the tropics on Earth), so the latest discovery should radically change the modeling of future Mars exploration missions.
The mysterious Inca city on Mars was attacked by «black spiders» — what did the satellite images really show?
Arachnophobes can rest easy — new ESA satellite images of flocks of black spiders on Mars actually show a seasonal phenomenon common to the planet.
20 times is not the limit. SpaceX updates Falcon 9 reusability record
Do you still remember the famous SpaceX skeptic meme «then we’ll talk»?
Starship reaches orbit for the first time, but fails to «land» in the ocean — SpaceX loses spacecraft on approach
Today’s third test flight of SpaceX’s super-heavy Starship booster (IFT-3 mission) ended in partial success (more than the previous ones) — in fact, the team managed to «go further than ever before». The launch was broadcast live on in the SpaceX account on X/Twitter.
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