Paris (ESA) Nov 11, 2013 - The entry, descent and landing demonstrator module that will fly on the 2016 ExoMars mission has been named Schiaparelli in honour of the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli, who famously map
Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 11, 2013 - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which has overhauled understanding of the Red Planet since 2006, has passed 200 terabits in the amount of science data returned. The data returned by the mission
New Delhi (AFP) Nov 11, 2013 - India's Mars spacecraft suffered a brief engine failure Monday as scientists tried to move it into a higher orbit around Earth, but controllers denied any setback to the ambitious low-cost mission.
Providence, R.I. (UPI) Nov 11, 2013 - A sample-return mission planned by Russia to Mars' moon Phobos could sample two celestial bodies for the price of one, a U.S. study suggests.
Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 11, 2013 - NASA's Mars rover Curiosity experienced an unexpected software reboot (also known as a warm reset) yesterday (11/7/13) during a communications pass as it was sending engineering and science data to
New Delhi (AFP) Nov 10, 2013 - India's bid to become the first Asian nation to reach Mars sets a new benchmark for frugal interplanetary travel and puts it in a perfect position to grab more of the $300-billion global space market, experts say.
New Delhi (AFP) Nov 09, 2013 - India's Mars spacecraft has completed the first of a series of engine firings designed to free it from Earth's gravitational pull and propel it towards the Red Planet, scientists said Friday.
Paris (UPI) Nov 09, 2013 - An instrument module set to land on Mars has been named Schiaparelli after the 19th century Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli, European scientists say.
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 06, 2013 - In early December, China will land its first robot spacecraft on the surface of the Moon. Shortly after landing, the Chang'e-3 lander will release a six-wheeled rover that will trundle across the re
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 06, 2013 - The successful launch of India's Mars Orbiter Mission is a major step forward for an advancing Asian space power. The global space community has applauded the flight, which will help the world to be
New Delhi (AFP) Nov 05, 2013 - India's first mission to Mars blasted off Tuesday with the country aiming to become the only Asian nation to reach the Red Planet with a programme showcasing its low-cost space technology.
New Delhi, India (SPX) Nov 05, 2013 - India's first ever Mars mission would begin its travel towards the Red planet on November 5 .2013. It would take around nine-months of time for this satellite to reach Mars orbit and start taking th
New Delhi (AFP) Nov 03, 2013 - India began a countdown Sunday to the launch of its most ambitious and risky space mission to date, sending a probe to Mars which was conceived in just 15 months on a tiny budget.
Seattle (UPI) Nov 1, 2013 - University of Washington students are crashing rockets into the ground - on purpose, they say - to see if samples can be returned from extreme environments.
New Delhi (VOA) Nov 01, 2013 - India will launch a spacecraft to Mars on November 5 - an ambitious feat attempted only by a handful of countries. The Red Planet mission marks a major expansion of India's space program as it tries
Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 01, 2013 - Opportunity is ascending the northern edge of 'Solander Point' at the rim of 'Endeavour Crater.' The rover is maintaining favorable northerly tilts for improved energy production as winter approache
