Archive for the ‘mars’ Category

Mars Pictures From European Spacecraft Are Incredible (PHOTOS)

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

The European spacecraft in orbit around Mars has sent back these incredible, high-resolution images of the planet's surface. The photos remind us that Mars' past was filled with fast-flowing streams, rivers and oceans.Read the full story

Mars Lander Scrapes Icy Soil in Wonderland

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

I like waking up each day wondering if NASA is going to announce the discovery of bacterial life on Mars.Read the full story

NASA lander in OK shape, photo caught Mars landing

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

On Monday, NASA released a black-and-white image captured during Phoenix's descent by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which had a bird's-eye view of the lander hanging from its parachute. It's the first time a spacecraft had taken an image of another craft during landing.Read the full story

NASA lander in OK shape, photo caught Mars landing

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

On Monday, NASA released a black-and-white image captured during Phoenix's descent by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which had a bird's-eye view of the lander hanging from its parachute. It's the first time a spacecraft had taken an image of another craft during landing.Read the full story