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Curiosity measures a Mars mountain’s gravity

Posted on January 31, 2019 by rburnham

Ed. note: More about this result here, here, and here. Apollo 17 astronauts drove a moon buggy across the lunar surface in 1972, measuring gravity with a special instrument. There are no astronauts on Mars, but a group of clever … Continue reading →

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Best view yet inside Mars from new gravity map

Posted on March 21, 2016 by rburnham

A new map of Mars’ gravity made with three NASA spacecraft is the most detailed to date, providing a revealing glimpse into the hidden interior of the Red Planet. “Gravity maps allow us to see inside a planet, just as … Continue reading →

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