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🚨 NASA has shared a new selfies from Perseverance rover on the surface of Mars

A full rotation of the planet Mars

NASA's asteroid-bound Psyche spacecraft flew by Mars for a gravity assist on the way to its final target. And it took some awesome pictures on the way. space.com/space-explorat…

MARS ESCAPADE MISSION Nice interview of Robert Lillis @RobLillis, PI of the NASA Mars Escapade @escapade_mars twin spacecraft mission, by Rod Pyle @Chryseplanatia & Tariq Malik @tariqjmalik on This Week In Space @TWiT. The two spacecraft, named "Blue" & "Gold", launched in Nov 2025 and should reach Mars orbit in Sep 2027.

NASA spacecraft Psyche has captured a stunning image of Mars ahead of a flyby on Friday (May 15). space.com/astronomy/mars…

OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN OUTER SPACE @SETIInstitute @MarsInstitute @KeplerUni @NSS

Skyfall is a new Mars mission concept by NASA using six small helicopters instead of one rover. Using a mid-air Skyfall maneuver, each explores independently, capturing images and scanning below the surface. It aims for faster, wider exploration, targeting a 2028 launch.

RT @pascalleetweets: MARS CAVES: WHICH ONES SHOULD WE EXPLORE FIRST? There are 1000+ pits/caves known on Mars. Which one(s) should we expl…

Two new horizons: From different sides of Mars, the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers have both captured new panoramic perspectives of the science-rich landscapes they’re exploring. Perseverance's view shows a region that holds some of the oldest rocks in the solar system.

As interest in sending humans to #Mars grows, a key question remains: how do we search for life without contaminating or being contaminated by it? Our report examines current #PlanetaryProtection guidelines and implications for key scientific objectives: ow.ly/X4T250YObxr

NASA reserves science payload space for Mars telecommunications mission spacenews.com/nasa-reserves-…

Several senators are asking appropriators to increase funding for NASA’s robotic Mars exploration efforts to at least $400 million, fearing “severe and irreversible harm” if funding is not restored. Link in thread.

5 years ago today: NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter made the first powered flight on another planet. 🚁 Over the course of 72 flights and 3 years, it soared higher, faster, and farther than ever envisioned. go.nasa.gov/3JrXDSQ

HUMANS &/vs ROBOTS In science & exploration, robots are best used in assisting humans in the "4Ds of Robotics": Dull, Dirty, Dangerous, and/or Dear (expensive). Although flying humans into a tornado would definitely not be dull, it'd obviously be too dangerous. Awesome use of a drone here. @SETIInstitute @MarsInstitute @KeplerUni @CeresRobotics @NASAAmes @nasa @nss

Our Mars rover mission Rosalind Franklin is scheduled to be launched in 2028, with the support of @NASA. It will be the first ever to drill up to two metres below the Red Planet's surface, searching for signs of past or present life on Mars 🔴 go.nasa.gov/4vAIeX1

Whoah. Falcon Heavy to launch major European Mars mission. science.nasa.gov/blogs/mars-ros…

NASA has given approval to begin implementing its project to support @ESA's Rosalind Franklin mission. Scheduled to launch in 2028, this Mars rover will be the first to search for signs of past or present life under the Red Planet’s surface. go.nasa.gov/4vAIeX1

Senators seek increased funding for NASA Mars missions spacenews.com/senators-seek-…

CONGRTS ARTEMIS II ! Congrats to @NASA @NASAArtemis crew @Astro_Reid @AstroVicGlover @Astro_Christina @Astro_Jeremy on returning humanity to the #Moon. Awesome mission. Thank you for paving the way back to the Moon and on to Mars. @SETIInstitute @MarsInstitute @KeplerUni @CeresRobotics @NASAAmes @nss

Artemis Mission Route in 3D - This animation visualizes the Artemis mission trajectory in a dynamic 3D perspective, showing how the spacecraft travels through the Earth–Moon system while all celestial bodies are in motion. Instead of a static path, the Sun, Earth, and Moon move simultaneously, revealing the true complexity of orbital mechanics. The result highlights how the Artemis route is not a simple curve, but a constantly shifting trajectory shaped by gravity and motion. This view provides a clearer understanding of how modern space missions navigate through space in real time. Right now, Artemis is on its return path to Earth and is expected to arrive back soon as it completes its mission. The sizes and distances of the Sun, Earth, and Moon are not to scale and are adjusted for visual purposes.