mars exploration
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Hell Yes, InSight’s Heat Probe Is Now Completely Buried on Mars
There’s some happy news to report from the Red Planet, as the stubborn Mars InSight heat probe, known as “the mole,” is now completely buried. It’s an encouraging development, as the surrounding dirt could coax the device into drilling deeper through the Martian crust.
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Five Things to Know About UAE’s First Mission to Mars
The Emirates Hope Mission, scheduled to launch this Friday, is the first Arab attempt to reach the Red Planet. Here’s how the UAE will endeavour to make history.
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China Plans To Launch Its Own Mars Probe Next Year
China’s space agency plans to launch a probe to Mars next year, following its recent successful landing on the Moon’s far side, according to a statement from one of the country’s prominent space scientists.
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InSight’s Marsquake Detector Gets A Nifty Dome To Protect It From The Harsh Martian Environment
A dome placed over InSight’s seismometer will now protect the sensitive device from Martian wind and extreme temperature fluctuations.