The Latest Breaking News from Mars

Japan's Failed H3 Rocket Debut Is History as Mars Moon Mission Starts Five-Year Quest for 10 Grams

Japan has launched the MMX spacecraft on a five-year mission to study Mars and collect samples from Phobos, potentially revealing how the Martian moon formed.

International Business Times UK · Oct 20

Daniel Rotman built PrettyLitter into a brand valued at $1.4 billion before Mars’ buyout

Daniel Rotman saw an opportunity in a market he believed had been overlooked: cat care. In 2015, after an experience that left him questioning how early cat owners could spot signs of illness, he began exploring whether cat litter could do more than absorb waste. The result was PrettyLitter, a…

The Times of India · Oct 20

Four crew members spent 365 days in a 1,700 sq ft, 3D-printed Mars habitat in isolation. How could it help NASA prepare for living on the Moon?

NASA's CHAPEA mission, which simulates living on Mars, involves four crew members in a controlled environment. The study focuses on how humans manage isolation and limited resources during long-duration missions. Insights gained could inform the design and functionality of future lunar habitats. Participants will undergo evaluations after their mission to…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

‘Once-in-a-lifetime chance’: Japan launches historic mission to collect rocks from Mars’s moon Phobos

Scientists hope Martian material collected will shed light on the origins of the solar system and life on Earth

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19

Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples

A Japanese spacecraft is rocketing toward Mars on an unprecedented quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Japan to launch world-first mission to moon of Mars

Japanese scientists will launch the Martian Moons eXploration probe from Tanegashima Space Center, targeting Mars's moon Phobos. The spacecraft aims to collect samples that could reveal the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth. This mission is set for a three-year duration in the Martian region, involving collaboration…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

From driverless cars to Mars-ready batteries, young Indians push tech frontiers

Startups like Swaayatt Robots in Bhopal are creating universal autonomous driving technology for various vehicles. Researchers at IIT Hyderabad are developing metal-free batteries that could utilize carbon dioxide from Mars. Both projects aim to address significant challenges in mobility and energy for future applications. While Swaayatt focuses on adaptable autonomous…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

NASA’s Mars orbiter fleet is getting old – here’s how that could affect future exploration

Currently, about 16,000 satellites are orbiting Earth, providing everything from GPS service and weather reports to phone service in remote locations to people across the globe.

The Conversation · Oct 19

Mars Moons Exploration: Japan’s MMX to fetch Phobos soil; samples may solve moons’ origins

A Japanese space mission is set to lift off on October 20 with an ambitious goal: collect a sample from Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons, and bring it back to Earth for detailed scientific analysis.

The Times of India · Oct 19

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence during nationwide protests against rising living costs and school conditions. He highlighted the significant number of arrests, particularly in Paris where looting occurred extensively. Tensions flared as masked groups protested, causing damage and destruction in several cities. Political leaders exchanged blame regarding the…

The Economic Times · Oct 19