Planetary Science

  1. Planetary Science

    Life-friendly environment confirmed on Mars

    Drill sample from bedrock reveals chemistry that could have supported microbial life.

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  2. Planetary Science

    When an asteroid heads for Earth, it’s time to reconsider those doomsday plans

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  3. Planetary Science

    Meteor explodes over Russia

    The object is unrelated to February 15 asteroid flyby, experts say.

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  4. Planetary Science

    Curiosity goes to Mars

    NASA’s rover looks for life-friendly environments.

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  5. Planetary Science

    Violent past revealed by map of moon’s interior

    A gravity survey by twin orbiters reveals how much the lunar surface was pummeled by meteorite impacts early in its history.

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  6. Planetary Science

    Mars rover deploys final instrument

    Soil analysis finds organic compounds of uncertain origin.

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  7. Planetary Science

    Digging deep into Martian soil

    NASA's rover takes a closer look at Mars' surface.

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  8. Humans

    The man behind Sarcastic Rover

    NASA’s newest rover, Curiosity, wasn’t alone on Mars for long.

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  9. Planetary Science

    Scientists probe fresh Martian meteorite 

    Rock holds clues to Red Planet’s atmosphere and surface conditions.

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  10. Planetary Science

    Mars clays may have volcanic source

    Deposits didn’t need flowing water to form, new research suggests.

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  11. Planetary Science

    Planetary Peekaboo

    Astronomers aren’t playing games when it comes to spotting an exoEarth.

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  12. Planetary Science

    Voyager chasing solar system’s edge

    On the 35th anniversary of the spacecraft’s launch, scientists ponder when it will move beyond the sun’s reach.

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