Mars exploration
NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers "Mini-Lightning" Electrical Discharges in Mars' Atmosphere
Nov 27, 2025 02:59 am CST
NASA's Perseverance rover has made a groundbreaking discovery of electrical discharges in Mars' atmosphere, described as "mini-lightning." Using its SuperCam instrument, the rover detected 55 electrostatic events associated with dust devils over two Martian years. This first-ever documentation of Martian atmospheric electricity has significant implications for understanding the planet's climate, future exploration safety, and potential habitability conditions.
Blue Origin Postpones New Glenn Rocket Launch Due to Space Weather Concerns
Nov 13, 2025 12:09 am CST
Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, has delayed the launch of its New Glenn rocket carrying NASA's ESCAPADE Mars mission due to severe space weather conditions. This second postponement comes amid intensifying competition with SpaceX, as Blue Origin attempts to achieve the critical milestone of booster recovery that would advance its reusable rocket technology.
Women Outnumber Men Picked For NASA's Astronaut Class, First In 6 Decades
Sep 23, 2025 03:11 pm CST
NASA's next class of 10 astronaut candidates includes more women than men for the first time in the space agency's more than 60-year history.
You Can Send Your Name To Moon With Artemis II Mission. Here's How
Sep 15, 2025 10:04 pm CST
Anyone can claim their spot by signing up before January 21, 2026, NASA said.