• Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 6th, 2014
Mars Exploration Rover Wannabes Battle It Out in Mock Space Missions

Mars Exploration Rover Wannabes Battle It Out in Mock Space Missions

The robots must all complete 5 tasks, 4 of which are to are place in Mars-like conditions

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 31st, 2014
New Playground for ExoMars Rover Opened in the UK

New Playground for ExoMars Rover Opened in the UK

The facility replicates conditions on the ground on the Red Planet

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 14th, 2014
Chinese Lunar Rover Now Online, Still Experiencing Problems

Chinese Lunar Rover Now Online, Still Experiencing Problems

The spacecraft reawakened after a few days of unscheduled inactivity

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 3rd, 2014
Mars Is Not Kind to Curiosity's Wheels

Mars Is Not Kind to Curiosity's Wheels

The rover is taking damage even during simple drives

Curiosity Team to Select New Route Forward for Rover

Curiosity Team to Select New Route Forward for Rover

The robot is facing a swath of difficult terrain ahead

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 29th, 2014
Comet to Flyby Close to Mars This Spring

Comet to Flyby Close to Mars This Spring

Spacecraft on and around the planet will monitor the event

Chinese Lunar Rover May Be Doomed

Chinese Lunar Rover May Be Doomed

The spacecraft reported a serious anomaly recently

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 22nd, 2014
Next NASA Rover Could Be Based on Curiosity

Next NASA Rover Could Be Based on Curiosity

The spacecraft should touch down on the Red Planet beyond 2020

Mars Orbiter Images Curiosity Inside Gale Crater

Mars Orbiter Images Curiosity Inside Gale Crater

The probe features a camera capable of impressive resolution

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 3rd, 2014
Golden Spike Announces Plan to Reach the Moon by 2020

Golden Spike Announces Plan to Reach the Moon by 2020

The private company made the announcement last December

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 2nd, 2013
China Launches First-Ever Lunar Lander Mission

China Launches First-Ever Lunar Lander Mission

A six-wheeled robotic rover is also included with this spacecraft

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 26th, 2013
Curiosity's Woes on Mars End, Science Mission Resumes

Curiosity's Woes on Mars End, Science Mission Resumes

The rover experienced a series of glitches over the past weeks

Opportunity Snaps Detailed Image of Murray Ridge on Mars

Opportunity Snaps Detailed Image of Murray Ridge on Mars

The feature is located in a crater the rover has been analyzing for 2 years

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 13th, 2013
Curiosity Resumes Operations Following Computer Glitch

Curiosity Resumes Operations Following Computer Glitch

The rover spent several days in a safe mode to avoid further damage

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 3rd, 2012
First Martian Base Will Be Populated in 2023

First Martian Base Will Be Populated in 2023

Private company showcases ambitious space exploration plan

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 1st, 2012
MSL Landing to Be Broadcast in Times Square

MSL Landing to Be Broadcast in Times Square

NASA wants the general public more involved in space exploration

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 25th, 2012
Mars Odyssey Ready to Support MSL Landing

Mars Odyssey Ready to Support MSL Landing

The orbiter will provide logistics support for NASA's new rover

 
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