Interview with Maria Antonietta Perino of Thales Alenia Space
https://youtu.be/nbmCa35_tiM
Did Perseverance Just Find Traces of Ancient Martian Life?
Since landing in 2021, NASA’s Perseverance rover has been exploring Jezero Crater, a site believed to have once hosted a lake. Now, new findings from the crater’s “Neretva Vallis” suggest something extraordinary: minerals that, on Earth, are often linked to microbial metabolisms consuming organic matter. While scientists emphasize caution — these could also result from…
Starship Flight 10: A Milestone Toward Mars
SpaceX’s Starship, the world’s largest and most powerful rocket, has achieved a major milestone on its tenth test flight. Launched from Starbase in South Texas on August 26 at 7:30 p.m. EDT, the mission successfully met all primary objectives, marking a significant leap toward Elon Musk’s dream of making humanity multiplanetary. Unlike the last three…
Water on Mars: What We Know and Why It Matters
Water is one of the key ingredients for life as we know it. On Earth, it shapes landscapes, drives climate systems, and sustains every living organism. On Mars, the story of water is both a mystery and a promise. For decades, scientists have searched for signs of liquid water on the Red Planet, and what…
Martian Soil: What It Tells Us About the Planet’s Past
The red sands of Mars have captivated scientists and dreamers alike for decades. But beyond their striking hue, Martian soils serve as silent storytellers, preserving the memory of a planet that may have once looked much more like Earth. The Color of History Martian soil owes its reddish color to iron oxide—essentially rust—on the surface.…
Interview with Jean Marc Salotti by Tara Bisharat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLTh3tZ1RsU
World’s Largest Martian Meteorite Sells for $4.3M — But Should It Be in a Museum?
The largest Martian meteorite ever found on Earth has just been sold for a staggering $4.3 million at Sotheby’s New York, raising both excitement and questions across the space science community. Weighing 54 pounds (24.5 kg) and officially named NWA 16788, this rare specimen is 70% larger than any other known Martian meteorite. Discovered in…
Are We Alone? The Hunt for Microbial Life on Mars
For centuries, humanity has gazed at the red planet with wonder, speculation, and the hope of answering one of the oldest philosophical questions: Are we alone in the universe? While visions of little green men have long since been replaced by scientific scrutiny, the search for life on Mars continues—now focused on the smallest…
Rovers, Drones, and AI: The Robotic Workforce on Mars
Before humans set foot on Mars, an army of robots is already hard at work. From the legendary rovers like Curiosity and Perseverance to cutting-edge drones and AI systems, these machines are transforming the way we explore and prepare Mars for human missions. They are the first workforce on Mars — pioneers laying the groundwork…
Interview with Dennis Silin by Tara Bisharat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiBeEQ0mNiE