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In 2020, another mission will see NASA send a rover to Mars that aims to determine the habitability of the Martian environment, search for signs of ancient life, and assess natural resources and hazards for future human explorers.
MARS MISSION

NASA wants people on Mars within 25 years

With today’s rocket technology, it would take an astronaut up to nine months to reach Mars

  • Thomas Watkins
3 min read
CLIMATE CHANGE

A ‘new state’ for the planet will jeopardise human life

2014 was the hottest year on record, and new research shows humanity is exceeding safe levels of half of the systems that are needed to support life.

  • Sipho Kings
5 min read
NASA S GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTRE

Martian methane, proof that the Red Planet is habitable?

Plumes of methane gas detected on Mars could be an indication that life can be sustained on the ”Red Planet”, according to a new study.

  • Jean-Louis Santini
2 min read