Marvels of engineering, the rover’s sample tubes must be tough enough to safely bring Red Planet samples on the long journey back to Earth in immaculate condition.
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NASA’s MAVEN Observes Martian Light Show Caused by Major Solar Storm
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For the first time in its eight years orbiting Mars, NASA’s MAVEN mission witnessed two different types of ultraviolet...
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NASA’s Perseverance Collects First Mars Sample of New Science Campaign
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The rover continues its hunt for rocks worthy of bringing to Earth for further study. Read More
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NASA’s Mars Fleet Lays Low As Sun Moves Between Earth and Red Planet
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The missions will continue collecting data about the Red Planet, though engineers back on Earth will stop sending commands...
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Sensors on Mars 2020 Spacecraft Answer Long-Distance Call From Earth
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Instruments tailored to collect data during the descent of NASA’s next rover through the Red Planet’s atmosphere have been...
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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Bringing 3D-Printed Metal Parts to Mars
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For hobbyists and makers, 3D printing expands creative possibilities; for specialized engineers, it’s also key to next-generation spacecraft design....
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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Is Midway to Mars
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Sometimes half measures can be a good thing – especially on a journey this long. The agency’s latest rover...
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NASA Leadership Visits JPL, Discusses Climate Change and Mars
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NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy met with elected officials about Earth science and visited mission...
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Ingenuity Reestablishes Communications
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On Saturday, Jan. 20, communications were reestablished between Ingenuity and NASA’s Perseverance rover. The Ingenuity team has...
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