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AAKA Space Studio India’s first ‘analog’ space mission Hab-1 was tested in the mountains of Ladakh Could this egg-shaped structure be what the future home of Indian astronauts in space looks like? The Hab-1 – short for Habitat-1 – is Indian space agency Isro’s first-ever “analog mission” which means simulation of space conditions to prepare […]
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We know that if we sent a manned mission to Mars it would take about nine months, give or take, for us to get there. How much time would elapse for the astronauts on board the spaceship? Would time dilation play in at all here? Or would the ship not be going fast enough for […]
Just as the outline of an iron-age hut or remains of a Roman sword cause excitement today, archaeologists of the future could be brushing Martian dust off metal and marvelling at one of Nasa’s rovers. Researchers have said that such instruments, as well as other forms of human activity on Mars, including landing sites and […]
The New Scientist Book Club has been reading Kelly and Zach Weinersmith’s A City on Mars, a book that delves into whether the dream of settling new worlds could turn into a nightmare for both the pioneers and those left behind. They tackle every space-related question you’ve ever had, and plenty you haven’t yet imagined. […]
NASA’s Curiosity rover is gearing up for a fresh phase of exploration on Mars, targeting a striking patch of surface features resembling spiderwebs. These structures, referred to as “boxwork deposits,” extend over an area of 10 to 20 kilometres and are believed to hold clues about the Red Planet’s ancient water systems, according to reports […]
The most popular artist on Spotify right now hasn’t released a new solo album for eight years. Quite a stat, right? That artist is Bruno Mars, who’s riding high off both his evergreen catalog of hits, plus two new-ish global smash duets: Die With A Smile with Lady Gaga, released in August, has just surpassed […]
The Acidalia Planitia, the darker region towards the top right of this image of Mars, may host bacteria deep beneath its rocky surface NASA/JPL/USGS A specific area on Mars has been identified as a potential location for current life – with the organisms living far beneath the surface. Andrea Butturini at the University of Barcelona […]
Scientist James Lovelock gave humanity new ways to think about our home planet – but some of his biggest ideas were the fruit of a passionate collaboration. By Jonathan Watts Continue reading… Source link
Elon Musk and Neil de Grasse Tyson have clashed once again with the latter claiming that the billionaire will not be able to fund his quest to set up civilisation on Mars. Speaking to American talk show host, Bill Maher, Mr Tyson commented on the feasibility of travelling to Mars, adding that the investors would […]