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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 15 April 2023: Retrograde motion of Mars
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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 15 April 2023: Retrograde motion of Mars

[ad_1] Among all the planets in the solar system, the one that has fascinated astronomers the most is Mars. Even before any space mission reached the Martian surface, many believed that the red planet could have had alien life on it. Today, the NASA Perseverance rover, the Curiosity rover, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, and the Ingenuity helicopter explore the planet looking for signs of water and ancient life. And the NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day also focuses on the red planet and highlights its fascinating motion.Today's NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is a composite picture that traces the retrograde motion of Mars. Interestingly, every two years, astronomers see the red planet make a Z shape in space as it passes through space. This is interesting because making a Z-shape r...
How to put yourself on Mars! Awesome NASA tech will frame you for FREE
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How to put yourself on Mars! Awesome NASA tech will frame you for FREE

[ad_1] NASA has provided an innovative way to send you to Mars instantly. Know all about this awesome tech. In an interview, Elon Musk famously said that he wants to send one million people to Mars by 2050. While that might be a farfetched plan, if you want to visit Mars sooner than that, there might be a unique solution for you. And believe it or not, it will not even require you to wear a spacesuit, let alone having to go through a rigorous fitness and science course to become eligible for space travel. And this innovative method is being offered by NASA for free. The US space agency promises to frame you on the red planet. Curious? Read on to know about this awesome NASA offer.Put yourself on Mars instantly with this cool trickTo be clear, this method will not physically transport ...
NASA Mars lander InSight falls silent after 4 years
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NASA Mars lander InSight falls silent after 4 years

[ad_1] It could be the end of the red dusty line for NASA’s InSight lander, which has fallen silent after four years on Mars. It could be the end of the red dusty line for NASA's InSight lander, which has fallen silent after four years on Mars. The lander's power levels have been dwindling for months because of all the dust coating its solar panels. Ground controllers at California's Jet Propulsion Laboratory knew the end was near, but NASA reported that InSight unexpectedly didn't respond to communications from Earth on Sunday. “It's assumed InSight may have reached the end of its operations,” NASA said late Monday, adding that its last communication was Thursday. "It's unknown what prompted the change in its energy." The team will keep trying to contact InSight, just in case....
NASA Ingenuity Helicopter paves the way for others to explore Mars
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NASA Ingenuity Helicopter paves the way for others to explore Mars

[ad_1] The outstanding performance by the NASA Ingenuity has given the confidence to scientists to build more space helicopters that will explore Mars and other areas of the solar system. The NASA Perseverance Rover has been leading a path-breaking exploration of the surface of Mars. However, the Mars rover also has a partner in crime that has been flying around mapping the vast area of the red planet. It is called the Ingenuity helicopter and it has been making waves in the astronomy community for its efficiency and performance. Even NASA scientists have said that the space helicopter has surpassed their expectations by a significant margin. While it was an experiment to begin with, the successful run of course by NASA Ingenuity can now lead to a fleet of similar space aircrafts that...
NASA video shows STRANGE solar eclipse on Mars; It is nothing like on Earth
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NASA video shows STRANGE solar eclipse on Mars; It is nothing like on Earth

[ad_1] NASA footage from various exploration missions of Mars highlight how strange and eerie solar eclipses on the red planet are. They are nothing like what we have seen on Earth. We all know about solar eclipses and many of us have also experienced them here on Earth. The phenomena takes place when the Moon comes in front of the Sun and casts its shadow on the Earth. We have all seen the visuals of daytime turning dark when the solar eclipse happens. However, solar eclipse is not at all the same on Mars. Over the years, NASA has captured various footage of the Martian solar eclipses and the videos are not only strange and eerie but they also offer a sense of surrealism. So, how do they differ and more importantly, why do t...