SpaceX Starship Explosion

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft exploded in space shortly after lift-off from Texas, marking the second failure this year for Elon Musk's Mars rocket program. The FAA halted air traffic in parts of Florida due to debris. The rocket system is central to Musk's plan to send humans to Mars by the turn of the decade.

SpaceX Starship Rocket Test Explosion

SpaceX Starship rocket test ended in an explosion over the Turks and Caicos Islands. It remains unclear if the rocket exploded due to an error or if its self-destruct system was activated. NASA aims to use SpaceX Starships for potential Mars missions.

Deorbiting the International Space Station

Elon Musk suggests deorbiting the International Space Station sooner; NASA preparing for controlled deorbit in 2030. Debate over the future of the space station and its role in Mars missions.

NASA's Mars Sample Return Plan

NASA is proposing a cheaper and quicker way to retrieve rocks and soil samples from Mars after the original plan swelled to $11 billion. The new scenario aims to return 30 titanium tubes as soon as possible at a cost of $6 to $7 billion, considering innovative designs by commercial partners. The samples collected by the Perseverance rover are crucial for the search for signs of ancient Martian life.

Winter Wonderland on Mars

Images from Mars show what appears to be a snowy landscape, but it's actually carbon dioxide ice with dust on top. The 'snow' is a year-round 26-foot-thick layer at Mars' south pole. Gas eruptions shoot the dust into the air, creating swirling patterns.

Typhoon Shanshan hits Japan, NASA rover on Mars, YouTube star in ultimate frisbee

Typhoon Shanshan hits southern Japan, causing at least three deaths and extensive damage with torrential rain and strong winds. NASA rover embarks on Mars road trip and YouTube star dominates ultimate frisbee.

Discovery of Water on Mars

New research suggests Mars may have enough water under its surface to form a global ocean. Scientists detected over 1,300 marsquakes with NASA's InSight rover, indicating water may be hiding in cracks of rocks underground.

NASA Mission Discovers Underground Water Reservoir on Mars

NASA mission data reveals evidence of an underground reservoir of water deep beneath the surface of Mars, potentially enough to fill oceans on the planet. The water is located 7-12 miles beneath the surface, posing challenges for future exploration. The finding sheds light on Mars' geological history and offers a new location to search for life.

Future of Space Travel: Human City on Mars

Elon Musk predicts a human city on Mars within the next 30 years, with SpaceX making significant advancements in space travel.

Criticism of Elon Musk's Mars ambitions

Top astronomer criticizes Elon Musk's Mars ambitions as a dangerous illusion, advocating for solving Earth's problems first. Former US President Barack Obama also expresses similar concerns, preferring investment in taking care of Earth.

Portland International Jetport's 'Fly Me to the Moon' Exhibit

Portland International Jetport in Maine unveils new 'Fly Me to the Moon' exhibit featuring the second-largest piece of the moon on Earth, along with a piece of Mars. The exhibit will be on display for the next five years.

Elon Musk's Plan to Take One Million People to Mars

Elon Musk is working on a 'game plan' to take one million people to Mars. He believes that becoming a multi-planet species is crucial for humanity's long-term survival.

NASA's Call for Volunteers for Simulated Mars Colony

NASA is seeking volunteers to live in a simulated Mars colony for a year, offering compensation and requiring applicants to be healthy, motivated US citizens or permanent residents aged 30-55 with a master's degree in a STEM field.