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06 May 2008
Will Mars Astronauts be put in Suspended Animation for the Journey?
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Could you handle six months in space with a tiny handful of crew? Keep in mind you'd be doing everything with them, eating, sleeping, chatting, working, waiting, more sleeping, the occasional emergency, more chatting… If you look around your office now, could you really see yourself spending 24/7 with any of those guys for 24 [...]
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22 March 2008
The "Mars Curse": Why Have So Many Missions Failed?
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Admittedly, Mars has drawn more space missions than the rest of the Solar System's planets, but why have nearly two thirds of all Mars missions failed in some way? Is the "Galactic Ghoul" or the "Mars Triangle" real? Or is it a case of technological trial-and-error? In any case, the Mars Curse has been a [...]
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28 February 2008
Development Problems May Delay Mars Science Laboratory Mission Until 2011
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NASA's over budget Mars Science Laboratory mission, scheduled for a 2009 launch, may be delayed due to problems with the atmospheric re-entry shield design. A new shield will cost up to $30 million, adding to the $1.8 billion price tag, $165 million more than planned. The mission uses innovative landing technologies and is powered by [...]
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28 February 2008
NASA and ESA Orbiters Join Forces to Prepare for Phoenix Arrival on May 25th, 2008
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When the Phoenix lander hits the Martian atmosphere at over 20,000 km/h, at least it will feel safe in the knowledge that it has three buddies looking out for it. NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and Mars Odyssey are already preparing for Phoenix’s arrival, and now ESA's Mars Express has been asked to assist in watching the [...]