Mars scientific exploration programs
Japan launches mission to collect first-ever samples from Mars moon: The mission tests round-trip flight dynamics to lay the groundwork for future crewed Mars ...
trtworld.com/article/4e25bb481113
WATCH | Japan launches historic mission to collect samples from Mars' moon Phobos
wionews.com/world/watch-japan-launches-historic-mission-to-collect-samples-from-mars-moon-phobos-1792445233081
Japan’s Mission to Snatch a Sample of a Martian Moon Launches Today. Here’s How to Watch
gizmodo.com/japans-mission-to-snatch-a-sample-of-a-martian-moon-launches-today-heres-how-to-watch-2000827636
CHINA TARGETS 2028 FOR MARS SAMPLE-RETURN MISSION China plans to launch its Tianwen-3 mission around 2028 to bring Mars samples back to Earth as the country ... Show more
Tech Times Oct 08
Japan's MMX Launches Oct. 19 to Collect First Soil From Mars Moon Phobos: Japan Mars moon mission 2026: JAXA’s MMX spacecraft lifts off October 19 on Japan’s ...
techtimes.com/articles/328725/20261007/japans-mmx-launches-oct-19-collect-first-soil-mars-moon-phobos.htm
China reveals plan to map the entire surface of Mars by 2028 amid race with US: It will be the first AI-driven geological map of the planet and aims to be the ...
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3369127/china-reveals-plan-map-entire-surface-mars-2028-amid-race-us
yicaiglobal.com Sep 29
China is set to complete a next-generation geological map of Mars by the end of 2028, a key scientific output expected to support the country's Tianwen-3 ... Show more
Space Sep 09
China on track to launch Mars sample-return mission in 2028: 'If accurate, this represents a Sputnik moment'
space.com/astronomy/mars/china-on-track-to-launch-mars-sample-return-mission-in-2028-if-accurate-this-represents-a-sputnik-moment
WIRED Aug 28
The 57 Best Deals From the REI Labor Day Sale: Today is the last day to shop the best deals on WIRED-tested outdoor gear from REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman ...
wired.com/story/rei-labor-day-sale-2026/
Sights set on Mars’ moons: Scientists are readying a mission to Mars' moons to retrieve samples that may unlock the origins of the solar system and life on ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/08/17/sights-set-on-mars-moons
sciencealert.com Aug 13
'Very Unexpected': NASA Rover Zapped a Rock on Mars And Found a Gemstone Surprise
sciencealert.com/very-unexpected-nasa-rover-zapped-a-rock-on-mars-and-found-a-gemstone-surprise
Laying odds on the potential for Martian water near future landing zones: We know Mars has water ice in its polar regions, but astronauts (and their ...
phys.org/news/2026-07-laying-odds-potential-martian-future.html
Space Aug 05
Mars dust is toxic. How will future astronauts deal with it?: Mars dust is known to contain various carcinogens, such as silica and numerous heavy metals ...
space.com/astronomy/mars/mars-dust-is-toxic-how-will-future-astronauts-deal-with-it
Solar Storms Create a Risk for Mars Exploration Scientists Hadn’t Expected: Astronomers found evidence that solar storms and dust storms magnify heat ...
gizmodo.com/solar-storms-create-a-risk-for-mars-exploration-scientists-hadnt-expected-2000793495
NASA Seeks Volunteers for New Yearlong Simulated Moon, Mars Mission - NASA: NASA is recruiting research participants for the agency’s next simulated deep space ...
nasa.gov/humans-in-space/nasa-seeks-volunteers-for-new-yearlong-simulated-moon-mars-mission/
NASA Selects Seven Companies To Enhance Mobility On Mars: NASA has selected seven companies eligible for contract awards to advance robotic surface mobility on ...
aviationweek.com/space/space-exploration/nasa-selects-seven-companies-enhance-mobility-mars
Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation
newschannel5.com/science-and-tech/space/sick-of-earth-nasa-is-recruiting-volunteers-for-a-yearlong-moon-and-mars-simulation
Space Jul 08
China releases 1st photo of Earth's elusive 'quasi-moon' Kamo'oalewa
space.com/space-exploration/asteroid-comet-missions/china-releases-1st-photo-of-earths-elusive-quasi-moon-kamooalewa
NASA needs volunteers to spend a year locked in a Mars simulation: The space agency has put out a call for its Moon & Mars Exploration Analog ...
scientificamerican.com/article/nasa-needs-volunteers-to-spend-a-year-locked-in-a-mars-simulation/
dlvr.it Jun 25
Perseverance rover finds even more signs of extinct life on Mars: Scientists remain skeptical, plead for someone to bring the rocks home
theregister.com/offbeat/2026/06/25/perseverance-rover-finds-even-more-signs-of-extinct-life-on-mars/5262477
Space Jun 25
ESA chief calls for greater European space autonomy as trust in US partnership erodes
space.com/space-exploration/esa-chief-calls-for-greater-european-space-autonomy-as-trust-in-us-partnership-erodes
The history of Mars exploration is pretty much entirely a NASA story. But the future might not be. China plans to launch a Mars sample return mission in 2028 ... Show more
SciTechDaily May 26
Scientists Just Tested a Thruster Powerful Enough for Human Missions to Mars: NASA’s new electric propulsion engine set a U.S. power record and could transform ...
scitechdaily.com/scientists-just-tested-a-thruster-powerful-enough-for-human-missions-to-mars/
SpaceX tapped cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang to lead a private crewed mission around Mars and the moon. Here's everything to know (so far) ... Show more
SpaceX is planning a human mission to Mars with a familiar face
SpaceX is planning a human mission to Mars with a familiar face
One Mars spacecraft, two senators, and a cloud of questions: I think there's plenty of fire lit under them already."
arstechnica.com/space/2026/05/one-mars-spacecraft-two-senators-and-a-cloud-of-questions/
One Mars spacecraft, two senators, and a cloud of questions: I think there's plenty of fire lit under them already."
arstechnica.com/space/2026/05/one-mars-spacecraft-two-senators-and-a-cloud-of-questions/
Perseverance Rover Captures Incredible Selfie While Exploring Mars’ Ancient Western Rim
hothardware.com/news/perseverance-rover-captures-incredible-new-selfie
West Philippine Sea: The West Philippine Sea is part of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. Philippine sovereignty in the natural resources-rich area ...
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22-year-old woman molested while out on walk in Bengaluru's Mathikere: Bengaluru crime: 22-year-old woman alleges molestation while walking in Mathikere ...
deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/22-year-old-woman-molested-while-out-on-walk-in-bengalurus-mathikere-3991247
jordannews.jo Apr 23
Jordan Officially Joins NASA’s International Artemis Accords for Moon and Mars Exploration - Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA
jordannews.jo/Section-109/News/Jordan-Officially-Joins-NASA-s-International-Artemis-Accords-for-Moon-and-Mars-Exploration-50807
Splashdown of Artemis II astronauts concludes 10-day Moon mission: NASA mission: Artemis II astronauts return after a 10-day lunar flyby, marking the first ...
deccanherald.com/science/space/splashdown-of-artemis-ii-astronauts-concludes-10-day-moon-mission-3964077
Key FactsArtemis II Completes Pioneering Lunar Flyby Mission
Apr 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Four astronauts journeyed farther from Earth than any human since the Apollo era, reaching 252,756 miles away.
- The mission involved two Earth orbits and a close lunar flyby, testing the Orion capsule’s heat shield under extreme reentry conditions.
- A precise splashdown off Southern California marked the mission’s safe conclusion, with rapid crew recovery by NASA and Navy teams.
- Artemis II advances NASA’s goal to return humans to the lunar surface by 2028 and supports future exploration beyond the Moon.
the entire trip was spectacular, the landing was perfect and, as President of the United States, I could not be more proud!— Donald Trump, Truth Social post; congratulating Artemis II's return
The Globe and Mail Apr 17
OpinionThe Artemis II mission was a glorious distraction from more serious problems in space
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-the-artemis-ii-mission-was-a-glorious-distraction-from-more-serious/
Contaminants, including ink, detected in meteorites suggest sample preparation needs improving
phys.org/news/2026-04-contaminants-ink-meteorites-sample.html
NASA’s Artemis-II mission, set to begin its lunar flyby on April 7, 2026, will travel 4,02,000 km from Earth, surpassing the farthest human spaceflight record ... Show more
Watch: Sharjah centre observes Nasa's Artemis II historic moon mission: The mission marks a key step toward sustainable human return to the moon ...
khaleejtimes.com/uae/watch-sharjah-centre-observes-nasa-artemis-ii-historic-moon-mission
muscatdaily.com Apr 02
NASA has successfully launched the Artemis 2 mission from Florida, carrying four astronauts on a historic ten-day journey to lunar orbit ... Show more
Artemis II mission: NASA's crewed lunar fly-by and Mars exploration: Draper Technologies was also crucial to the first moon landing, developing the Apollo ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/04/01/metro/artemis-ii-mission/
The Human Weakness: Why We Need Artificial Gravity for the Journey to Mars: Anyone who has ever dreamed of leaping across the dusty surface of the Red Planet ...
t3n.de/news/mars-schwerkraft-studie-muskeln-grenzwert-1735329/
Space Mar 13
US lawmakers call for a permanent moon base. Will it ever happen?: For the first time, legislation has been unanimously passed that gives the go-ahead for NASA ...
space.com/astronomy/moon/us-lawmakers-call-for-a-permanent-moon-base-will-it-ever-happen
Live Science Mar 03
Giant string of organic molecules on Mars may be one of the best signs of life yet
livescience.com/space/mars/giant-string-of-organic-molecules-on-mars-may-be-one-of-the-best-signs-of-life-yet
Live Science Feb 18
Martian meteorite that fell to Earth is full of ancient water, new scans reveal: A new study has revealed that the iconic Black Beauty meteorite contains much ...
livescience.com/space/mars/martian-meteorite-that-fell-to-earth-is-full-of-ancient-water-new-scans-reveal
AI Powers Perseverance Rover's Autonomous Journey: AI is guiding Mars rovers like never before, enhancing navigation and efficiency.
universetoday.com/articles/nasa-let-ai-drive-the-perseverance-rover-for-two-days
jpl.nasa.gov Jan 30
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Completes First AI-Planned Drive on Mars: The team for the six-wheeled scientist used a vision-capable AI to create a safe route over ...
jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-perseverance-rover-completes-first-ai-planned-drive-on-mars/
NASA rover makes sensational find on Mars - | "We are looking at what was once a beach"
merkur.de/wissen/ueberraschende-mars-entdeckung-nasa-rover-enthuellt-urzeitlichen-strand-94143219.html
Science Friday Jan 17
What Should Astronauts Do First When They Reach Mars?: A new report lays out the objectives for a crewed mission to Mars. Plus, an update on the NASA mission to ...
sciencefriday.com/segments/crewed-mars-mission-plan-psyche-asteroid/
After years on life support, NASA’s plan to collect martian rocks and ferry them back to Earth has died.
Congress has released a compromise spending bill for ... Show more
After years on life support, NASA’s plan to collect martian rocks and ferry them back to Earth has died.
Congress has released a compromise spending bill for ... Show more
ESA-NASA Mars Sample Return mission called off: The European Space Agency (ESA) officials shared about this development during the annual media briefing held in ...
indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/esa-nasa-mars-sample-return-mission-called-off-10462404/
After years on life support, NASA’s plan to collect martian rocks and ferry them back to Earth has died.
Congress has released a compromise spending bill for ... Show more
Stranded on Mars: The rock samples collected by NASA's Mars rover Perseverance face an uncertain fate. Will they ever reach Earth?
spektrum.de/news/roter-planet-gestrandet-auf-dem-mars/2295392
Malaysian students win gold at International Robot Olympiad with Mars-exploration robot concept
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/12/23/malaysian-students-win-gold-at-international-robot-olympiad-with-mars-exploration-robot-concept
Dynamic duo of bacteria could change Mars dust into versatile building material for first human colonists
frontiersin.org/news/2025/12/02/frontiers-microbiology-bacteria-turning-mars-regolith-into-3d-printable-building-material
businesskorea.co.kr Dec 17 25
Korea Plans Mars Mission in 10 Years with Domestic Launch Vehicle: The government has set a goal to challenge Mars exploration like the United States and China ...
businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html
Mystery of why Martian probe Maven goes silent after 10 years: Maven, a Nasa spacecraft which has been orbiting Mars since 2013, has gone silent for unknown ...
metro.co.uk/2025/12/11/mystery-martian-probe-goes-silent-10-years-25376064/
New Mars mission blueprint lays out science goals for humanity’s first steps on Red Planet
indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/new-mars-mission-blueprint-lays-out-science-goals-for-humanitys-first-steps-on-red-planet-10415501/
Red Planet Day: Total Recall, The Martian, Mars Express- Watch these 6 movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime, JioHotstar
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sciencealert.com Nov 26 25
NASA Recorded Lightning Crackling on Mars For The First Time: A lonely rover toiling among the sands of Mars has now answered an age-old question: If lightning ...
sciencealert.com/nasa-recorded-lightning-crackling-on-mars-for-the-first-time
First Martian dust devils, now NASA rover detects electrical discharges ― ‘mini-lightning’ ― on Red Planet
timeslive.co.za/news/world/2025-11-26-first-martian-dust-devils-now-nasa-rover-detects-electrical-discharges-mini-lightning-on-red-planet/
Water on Mars? Scientists have finally found the answer to the biggest mystery: The latest findings clarify the mystery; they highlight the utility of the radar ...
indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/water-on-mars-scientists-have-finally-found-the-answer-to-the-biggest-mystery-10387112/
Now That NASA Found Signs of Life on Mars, It’s Clear Trump Made a Massive Error: Donald Trump is our planet's number one obstacle to following up on ...
futurism.com/nasa-signs-life-mars-trump-error
‘A stranger in our midst’: NASA’ Perseverance rover finds a desk-sized ‘exotic’ rock on Mars
indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/a-stranger-in-our-midst-nasa-perseverance-rover-finds-a-desk-sized-exotic-rock-on-mars-10374407/
NASA’s Mars Sample Return Mission in Jeopardy as U.S. Considers Abandoning Retrieval
scientificamerican.com/article/nasas-mars-sample-return-mission-in-jeopardy-as-u-s-considers-abandoning/
NASA is kind of a mess: Here are the top priorities for a new administrator: “He inevitably will have to make tough calls.”…
arstechnica.com/space/2025/11/nasa-is-kind-of-a-mess-here-are-the-top-priorities-for-a-new-administrator/
3I/Atlas: China’s Mars orbiter Tianwen-1 snaps image of mysterious interstellar visitor
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3331777/3i/atlas-chinas-mars-orbiter-tianwen-1-snaps-image-mysterious-interstellar-visitor
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Ziff Davis Oct 31 25
Last Venus Spacecraft Goes Dark, Leaving No Active Human-Made Presence: If a planet does something cool and there's no satellite there to see it ...
extremetech.com/aerospace/last-venus-spacecraft-goes-dark-leaving-no-active-human-made-presence
In pictures: From Mars exploration to major infrastructure projects, these are some of the achievements China made under its last five-year plan ... Show more
In pictures: China’s accomplishments under last 5-year plan
In pictures: China’s accomplishments under last 5-year plan
Moon race on a deadline: EARLY in his first term, US President Donald Trump held a modest ceremony directing Nasa to return humans to the moon for the first time ...
thestar.com.my/news/focus/2025/10/22/moon-race-on-a-deadline
Chinese Marine Scientific Research in Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone: Beijing is operating without permission. Tokyo must act.
thediplomat.com/2025/10/chinese-marine-scientific-research-in-japans-exclusive-economic-zone/
JPL may not recover from its budgeting woes: After four rounds of layoffs in two years that cut a quarter of its employees, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory now ...
latimes.com/science/story/2025-10-19/jpl-layoffs-budgeting
NASA’s JPL Lays Off 550 Employees: Downsizing of one of NASA’s core field centers is not tied to the government shutdown, JPL director Dave Gallagher says.
flyingmag.com/nasa-jpl-lays-off-500-employees/
Ziff Davis Oct 10 25
NASA Saves Asteroid Flyby Mission From Trump Budget Cuts: But it might be the only at-risk mission to survive.
extremetech.com/aerospace/nasa-saves-asteroid-flyby-mission-from-trump-budget-cuts
Ziff Davis Oct 02 25
China Could Beat NASA to Recovering Potential Proof of Martian Life: This would make for a hell of a new space race.
extremetech.com/aerospace/china-could-beat-nasa-to-recovering-potential-proof-of-martian-life
Top 10 space missions that could reveal alien life by 2030: Are we alone? Here are 10 space missions that could uncover signs of alien life by 2030:
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Artemis II mission to fly around the Moon as early as February 2026: The first crewed flight around the Moon in over 50 years aims to build a lasting human ...
euronews.com/next/2025/09/30/nasas-artemis-ii-mission-to-fly-around-the-moon-as-early-as-february-2026
Clearest sign yet of life on Mars: Potential biosignatures in a Martian rock could be good evidence that life once existed there.
thestar.com.my/news/focus/2025/09/30/clearest-sign-yet-of-life-on-mars
NASA rover finds potential sign of ancient life in Martian rocks: The discovery by the six-wheeled rover in Jezero Crater represents one of the best pieces of ...
reuters.com/science/nasa-rover-finds-potential-sign-ancient-life-martian-rocks-2025-09-10/
Key FactsSigns of Ancient Microbial Life Discovered on Mars
Sep 10, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- NASA’s Perseverance rover examined sedimentary rocks in Jezero Crater formed billions of years ago under a lake environment.
- Minerals vivianite and greigite detected in the sample may indicate microbial processes but could also result from abiotic reactions.
- The sample, dubbed Sapphire Canyon, contains organic compounds that might have supported microbial metabolism in the ancient Martian lake.
- Definitive confirmation requires further Earth-based lab studies and eventual return of samples, as non-biological causes cannot yet be excluded.
This very well could be the clearest sign of life that we've ever found on Mars - which is incredibly exciting.— Sean Duffy, acting NASA Administrator, during a news conference.
Now That NASA Found Signs of Life on Mars, It’s Clear Trump Made a Massive Error: Donald Trump is our planet's number one obstacle to following up on ...
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Key FactsNew Clues Suggest Ancient Life on Mars
Sep 10, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- The Perseverance rover identified carbon compounds and unusual minerals in mudstones from Jezero Crater, pointing to environments suitable for life.
- Chemical cycling observed in the rocks resembles energy-producing processes used by Earth organisms.
- Researchers remain cautious as the findings could result from either biological or geological activity, requiring further study to determine their source.
- Funding cuts to NASA threaten the Mars Sample Return program, which aims to bring Martian samples to Earth for detailed analysis.
This very well could be the clearest sign of life that we’ve ever found on Mars.— Sean Duffy, acting NASA administrator, at a press conference on Wednesday.
bgr.com Sep 01 25
Scientists Discovered A New Mineral On Mars, Here's What That Means: Scientists have long been fascinated by Mars, studying the rocks and minerals on its surface ...
bgr.com/1950492/scientists-discovered-new-mineral-mars-ferric-hydroxysulfate/
