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.…
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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…
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 While visions of little green men have long since been replaced by scientific scrutiny, the search for life on Mars continues—now focused on the smallest…
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…
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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has kicked off its 10-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) with a breathtaking image of the Virgo Cluster, capturing about 10 million galaxies in a single frame. From its home atop Cerro Pachón in Chile, the Rubin telescope will scan the Southern Hemisphere’s skies every three nights —…
How Additive Manufacturing Is Redefining Lunar and Martian Architecture As we prepare for sustained human presence on the Moon and Mars, one question stands out: how do we build habitats using the materials already available on site? The answer may lie in one of the most transformative technologies of our time—3D printing, or more precisely,…
When Neil Armstrong stepped onto the Moon in 1969, he wore the now-iconic A7L suit—bulky, white, and undeniably historic. Fast forward over 50 years, and space suits have undergone dramatic transformations. Today, the evolution from the Apollo-era suits to NASA’s xEMU and the innovative BG-SUIT marks not just technological advancement but a shift in how…
From ISS to Mars: Evolution of Human Habitats in Space Humanity sets its sights on Mars and one of the greatest challenges is not launching rockets or landing rovers—it’s building homes. From the early days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to the ambitious plans for Martian habitats, the evolution of human living environments in…