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space3 hours ago•3 min saved

Curiosity Encounters Six-Foot Boxwork Ridges, Hinting at Ancient Martian Water and Potential Life

NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover is studying six-foot-high “boxwork” ridges on Mount Sharp, likely formed by ancient lakes and groundwater. The minerals, including clay, suggest wet conditions long ago and the possibility of preserved signs of past microbial life. The team has mapped routes through the ridges, plans to leave the area next month, and will continue exploring the sulfate-rich layers to understand Mars’ climate history.

via Futurism|

#astrobiology #curiosity #geology

space26 days ago•2 min saved

Curiosity Probes Mars Night with Robotic LEDs to Reveal Hidden Rock Layers

NASA’s Curiosity rover lights up Martian darkness with LEDs on its robotic arm to illuminate a rock drill hole—Nevado Sajama—so scientists can study rock layers and boxwork formations that are otherwise shadowed. The true-color image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager shows how nighttime imaging helps geology work, building on 2018 drill improvements and noting a smooth hole drilled on sol 4740.

via Futurism|

#curiosity #drilling #mars

space6 months ago•3 min saved

NASA awards Firefly Aerospace nearly $177M for lunar south pole mission

NASA awarded Firefly Aerospace a $177 million contract for a 2029 lunar mission to deploy multiple rovers and scientific instruments to explore the moon's south pole, aiming to study resources and environmental hazards to support future lunar and Mars exploration.

via Space|

#firefly-aerospace #lunar-mission #moon-south-pole

science-and-technology7 months ago•4 min saved

NASA's Moon Dust Miscalculation: A Physics Error That Lasted Years

UW-Madison engineers discovered a flaw in how rover terrain is tested on Earth, revealing that Earth's gravity affects sand support differently than on the moon, which impacts rover mobility predictions. Their physics-based simulations, using open-source software Chrono, improve understanding of extraterrestrial surface traversal, benefiting space missions and Earth applications alike.

via ScienceDaily|

#moon #nasa #rover

science7 months ago•2 min saved

NASA's Perseverance Sets Record for Longest Mars Drive

NASA's Perseverance rover set a new record for the longest drive on Mars, covering 411 meters thanks to advanced self-driving technology, aiding in its mission to collect ancient Martian rocks and potentially find signs of past life. It is also nearing the total distance traveled by the Opportunity rover, highlighting its rapid progress in Martian exploration.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#exploration #mars #nasa

science7 months ago•2 min saved

NASA Rover Sets Record for Longest Drive on Another Planet

NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars set a new record by driving over 411 meters in a single trip, aided by its self-driving software, enabling longer and more efficient scientific exploration, particularly in search of ancient water and potential biosignatures in the Jezero crater region.

via ScienceAlert|

#mars #nasa #perseverance

science7 months ago•3 min saved

NASA Rover Uncovers Clues to Mars' Past Habitability and Life Potential

NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered carbon-rich rocks on Mars that suggest the planet once had liquid water and could have been temporarily habitable, raising the possibility that life may have existed there, though likely only briefly. A future Mars sample return mission in 2033 aims to provide more definitive evidence of past life.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#carbon-rich-rocks #life-potential #mars

space-exploration1 year ago•1 min saved

NASA Mars Rover Adopts Rock Named 'Dwayne'

NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars has picked up a rock named "Dwayne" in one of its wheels, reminiscent of previous rovers like Spirit and Curiosity that also had similar "companions." These rocks typically stay with the rovers for a while before eventually dislodging.

via IFLScience|

#dwayne #mars #nasa

space2 years ago•2 min saved

"Japan's Mars Moon Sample-Return Mission to Include Rover Companion"

A small European-built rover named IDEFIX has arrived in Japan to be part of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Martian Moon Exploration (MMX) probe, which aims to collect samples of Mars' moon, Phobos. The rover, developed by the German Aerospace Center and the French space agency, will play a crucial role in gathering information and preparing for the landing of the main spacecraft, which is scheduled to grab Phobos' material in 2029 and send it towards Earth for arrival in 2031. The mission was originally set to launch in 2024 but has been delayed to the next Mars launch window in 2026 due to concerns over the readiness of the new Japanese H3 rocket.

via Space.com|

#jaxa #mars #mmx-mission

science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Indian Woman Makes History as First to Drive Mars Rover, Inspiring Others to Reach for the Stars"

Dr. Akshata Krishnamurthy, an Indian citizen and aerospace engineer, has become the first Indian to operate a rover on Mars, achieving a monumental milestone in her career. Despite facing discouragement and skepticism, she pursued her dream of working at NASA and earned her Ph.D. from MIT. Currently contributing to multiple space missions, including the Perseverance rover, Krishnamurthy's inspiring journey serves as a reminder that no dream is too big or crazy.

via India Today|

#aerospace-engineer #inspiration #mars

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Blackstone buys Rover for $2.3 billion in all-cash deal

Private equity firm Blackstone has announced its acquisition of pet care app Rover in a $2.3 billion all-cash deal. The agreement, which includes a 61% premium over Rover's average share price, is expected to close in Q1 2024. Rover's board of directors have approved the acquisition and recommended that shareholders do the same. The Seattle-based company, founded in 2011, connects pet owners with care providers and has seen significant growth in bookings and revenue.

via ABC News|

#acquisition #all-cash-deal #blackstone

business2 years ago•0 min saved

Rover Dog-Walking Company Sold to Blackstone for $2.3 Billion

Online pet-care marketplace Rover Group Inc. has agreed to be acquired by Blackstone Inc. in a $2.3 billion all-cash deal. The pet economy experienced significant growth during the pandemic, but rising inflation has made it more expensive for pet owners to care for their animals. Pet-care retail prices have increased by about 6% from last year, surpassing overall inflation rates.

via Bloomberg|

#acquisition #blackstone #business

space2 years ago•3 min saved

India's Moon Lander and Rover Remain Silent, Dimming Hope for Revival

India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission may be over as attempts to wake up the lander and rover have been unsuccessful. The frigid lunar night lasted two weeks, and with the new day, hopes of revival are diminishing. Although the mission is considered a success for being the first to land in the Moon's south pole region, the chances of the spacecraft awakening in the Sun are decreasing. The lander and rover were not designed to withstand the extreme cold temperatures, and their survival remains uncertain.

via Universe Today|

#chandrayaan-3 #india #lander

space2 years ago•3 min saved

Chandrayaan-3 Explores Moon's South Pole with Efficiency

India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander and rover are making significant progress in their mission, with the rover discovering the presence of sulfur and other elements on the lunar surface near the Moon's south pole. The rover is also searching for signs of frozen water, which could be crucial for future missions and potential lunar bases. The lander is conducting measurements of the lunar surface's thermal conductivity, searching for seismic activity, and estimating the near-surface plasma density. The mission is expected to last just 14 days on the Moon's surface, so updates are limited.

via Universe Today|

#chandrayaan-3 #isro #lunar-exploration

space2 years ago•3 min saved

"NASA's Mars Exploration: Indulging in Martian Tapas with a View on Sols 3926-3927"

NASA's Mars rover, currently exploring the Gediz Vallis ridge on Mars, will remain in its current location for a few sols to conduct contact science activities on ridge rocks. The rover will use its instruments to study boulders named Mytikas, Helmos, and Epidaurus, collecting data on their composition and stratigraphy. The mission team plans to capture images and perform analyses before deciding on the next steps for the rover's exploration. Additionally, as a tradition, the team wrote a haiku in place of the usual report since there was no drive planned for this mission.

via NASA Mars Exploration|

#contact-science #geology #mars-exploration