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NASA Mars Report, December 20, 2018

Posted on December 21, 2018 by rburnham
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Webcast on Curiosity and Mars, September 6

Posted on September 5, 2018 by rburnham

The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) in Houston is presenting a webcast by Kirsten Siebach (Rice University) on the subject of Curiosity and our evolving view of Mars. The talk, which is part of LPI’s Cosmic Explorations Speaker Series, will … Continue reading →

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NASA Mars Report, August 20, 2018

Posted on August 20, 2018 by rburnham

What’s the latest news from Mars? A global dust storm is starting to settle, but still obscures the Martian surface; the Curiosity rover turns six and drills a new rock sample; the InSight lander is more than halfway to Mars … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Earth and Moon seen from Mars

Posted on January 7, 2017 by rburnham

This image composite combines the best Earth image (ESP_048368_9041) with the best Moon image (ESP_048368_9044) from four sets of images acquired on 20 November 2016. Each is separately processed prior to combining (in correct relative positions and sizes), so that … Continue reading →

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Mars and Comet Siding Spring in same image

Posted on October 19, 2014 by rburnham

An excellent view of Mars and Comet Siding Spring comprising several separate images captured by Scott Ferguson, Florida, USA, this morning around 01:00 UTC (03:00CEST). [More at link]

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‘Early Mars’ topical website launched

Posted on July 1, 2014 by rburnham

The Lunar and Planetary Insitute in Houston has launched a new website on the subject of early Mars. It will provide links to new papers, conference programs and abstracts, field-trip guides, and more. The site’s introduction states, “The influx of … Continue reading →

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Where did Phobos and Deimos form?

Posted on October 29, 2012 by rburnham

For a long time, scientists thought the Martian moons, Deimos and Phobos, were captured asteroids. Now, however, many are examining the idea that the moons formed in orbit around Mars, accreting from debris in the aftermath of a big impact. … Continue reading →

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Calling all Martians

Posted on April 28, 2011 by rburnham

Welcome to the Red Planet Report. Our mission here is to scan the latest scientific research concerning Mars and give you short posts written at a basic level on the most interesting and noteworthy findings. All we assume is that … Continue reading →

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