Startling new data suggests unforeseen variations in oxygen on Mars
The latest data from the Curiosity rover on Mars has befuddled NASA scientists, who state they have no good explanation for large fluctuations in the oxygen levels on Mars. The data was so unbelievable that, at first, scientists' only explanation was faulty instruments. But the data has now been deemed accurate, showing that oxygen and methane levels on Mars vary in unpredictable ways, unlike other atmospheric gases.
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SpaceX’s Starlink satellites ruin another awesome photo
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China has successfully launched its first major interplanetary mission to Mars. The launch begins a long seven-month journey through deep space, and once the mission reaches the Red Planet, China could become just the second nation ever to land and operate a rover on the Martian surface. Called Tianwen-1, China’s mission consists of a Martian orbiter, lander, and rover. The spacecraft should reach Mars in February 2021
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NASA's SpaceX astronauts to bring back a very special flag from the ISS
NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley will lay claim to a unique patriotic symbol that's been waiting for them on the International Space Station. In a press conference from orbit on Monday, Hurley said the flag represents the hard work of thousands of NASA and SpaceX people who helped to bring human launches back to US soil.
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