Human and robotic explorers on the moon and Mars will yield invaluable information for astrobiologists. Studying the moon can tell us about the Earth-moon system and help us understand the history and evolution of our planet. Explorers on Mars will one day determine if past or present life ever existed on the Red Planet.
Aug 25, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Announces Contractor for Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle
(NASA) - NASA will hold a press conference on Aug 31st to announce the prime contractor chosen to develop the next spacecraft to carry humans into space.
Aug 16, 2006 | SCIENCE
NASA Presents Exploration Program Update
(NASA - ARC) - Emerging global space leaders will gather at NASA Ames on Friday to discuss the future of space exploration.
May 25, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
Hard-nosed Advice to Lunar Prospectors
(NASA) - The associate Chief Scientist for NASA's Mars Program, an experienced prospector, provides advice for future Lunar and Martian explorers.
May 02, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Testing Prototype Software for Future Spaceflight
(NASA - ARC) - Software that astronauts could use in future moon habitats is being tested in the Utah desert.
Feb 23, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Ames Tests Model of New Spaceship Crew Capsule
(NASA - ARC) - Tests to help in the development of the Crew Exploration Vehicle began this week at NASA Ames.
Feb 16, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
Module for Crew Life Support Delivered to Marshall Space Flight Center
(NASA - MSFC) - A module originally developed for use on the International Space Station will now help researchers study life support systems.
Nov 07, 2005 | SCIENCE
Managing Murphy's Law on Mars
(NASA) - A NASA report lays out the risks of exploring Mars and considers how to mitigate them.
Oct 31, 2005 | SCIENCE
Earthlings Will Get a Better View of Mars
(NASA - JPL) - Amateur astronomers may be able to see a dust storm on Mars this weekend as the planet makes a close approach to Earth.
Oct 14, 2005 | SCIENCE
Hubble Reveals Moon's Prospects
(NASA) - New Hubble images may suggest sources of oxygen for human exploration.
Sep 28, 2005 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA to Show Intelligent Space Robots in Action
(NASA - ARC) - NASA will showcase two intelligent robots on Monday, October 3, in the outdoor 'Marscape' at NASA Ames Research Center.
Sep 30, 2004 | SCIENCE
Study Suggests Spaceflight May Decrease Human Immunity
(NASA) - The conditions of space flight, as well as the stresses experienced before launch and after landing, may have adverse effects on the human immune system.
Sep 29, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
Mars Drill Will Seek Knowledge and Resources
(NASA) - A futuristic drilling rig designed for use on the Moon or on Mars is now being tested in Canada.
Apr 28, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Tests Computer 'Mobile Agents' and Helper Robot in Utah Desert
(NASA - ARC) - Technologies for future human missions to Mars began field tests this week.
Apr 20, 2004 | SCIENCE
Electric Martian Dust Devils
(NASA - GSFC) - Dust devils on Mars might have high-voltage electric fields.
Feb 27, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
Greenhouses on Mars
(NASA) - NASA-supported researchers are trying to understand how greenhouses may work on other planets.
Feb 11, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
AI to Help Martian Exploration
(BBCNews.com) - Scientists are developing a computer system that will help robotic and human explorers on Mars.
Dec 03, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
Membranes on Mars
(NASA) - Thin membranes developed by NASA-funded researchers could help people go to Mars--and clean the air here on Earth.
Aug 25, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
Harvesting Mars
(NASA) - A NASA-supported scientist is learning how to harvest rocket fuel and water from the Red
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