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Detecting Clues For Alien ExistenceLeicester, UK (SPX) Jun 03, 2010 University of Leicester scientists have announced the start of work, in collaboration with industry, on advanced instruments for ExoMars- a new mission to Mars in 2018. A development model of the Mars Rover, called Bridget, was on display at the University providing invited schoolchildren as well as staff and students with an exciting glimpse into the shape of things to come. The event coincides with celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of space research at the University of Leicester. ... read more |
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Pasadena CA (JPL) May 24, 2010Planners of NASA's next Mars mission have selected a flight schedule that will use favorable positions for two currently orbiting NASA Mars orbiters to obtain maximum information during descent and landing. Continuing analysis of the geometry and communications options for the arrival at Mars have led planners for the Mars Science Laboratory, or Curiosity, to choose an Earth-to-Mars trajec ... more 
Beijing, China (XNA) May 21, 2010Chinese space trainer Wang Yuan has been chosen as one of the volunteers for the Mars-500 test project co-funded by Russia and Europe. Another five volunteers include space lovers from Russia, Italy and France. It will take about 500 days to travel to Mars from the day of the launch to the return landing, so the test will take about 520 days. The volunteers will be living in a simula ... more 
Moscow, Russia (RIA Novosti) May 20, 2010The names of the participants in a 520-day simulation of an expedition to Mars were announced on Tuesday. Six main participants plus one reserve will take part in the experiment in the Mars-500 module, which will simulate all aspects of a journey to the Red Planet, with a 250-day outward trip, a 30-day stay on its surface, and a 240-day return flight. "The crew is likely to be headed by a ... more |
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'We are trailblazers' say Mars Mission volunteersMoscow (AFP) May 18, 2010 The six men who enlisted to be locked up for over 500 days to simulate a mission to Mars called themselves "trailblazers" Tuesday, saying they were ready to face the strain of the isolation. "We are trailblazers, but while this is very exciting, it brings a certain responsibility. I echo my teammates in saying we will do everything to be successful," Russian volunteer Mikhail Sinelnikov told reporters in Moscow. The three Russians, two Europeans and one Chinese national will be sealed away for o ... read more |
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