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NASA launches a satellite measuring soil moisture
Space science

NASA launches a satellite measuring soil moisture

The US space agency (NASA) is preparing to launch the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite into orbit with a view to measuring soil moisture on a global scale.

December 17, 2018
Scientists love to plant trees on Mars
Space science

Scientists love to plant trees on Mars

NASA has made many bold plans for the Mars program with the addition of self-propelled ships to the Martian surface by 2020 and will send manned spacecraft by 2030.

December 17, 2018
Chance to Mars of Russia's NORD device
Space science

Chance to Mars of Russia's NORD device

An invention by Russian scientists is participating in the design competition of future Mars self-propelled vehicles, organized by NASA space agency.

December 17, 2018
Europe builds on the Moon
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Europe builds on the Moon

In the late 60s of the last century, humans set foot on the Moon. Currently, European scientists intend to build a base on the moon.

December 17, 2018
Mars on Mars is very harmful to humans
Space science

Mars on Mars is very harmful to humans

At the Humans 2 Mars Summit, scientists say Mars dust contains many impurities that can be dangerous to human health if inhaled.

December 17, 2018
Russia and Europe all look for life on Mars
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Russia and Europe all look for life on Mars

Yesterday the Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos) and the European Space Agency (ESA) signed a cooperation agreement on the search for signs of life on the red planet.

December 17, 2018
Arduous take Mars land to Earth
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Arduous take Mars land to Earth

Scientists are studying the possibility of returning the Earth from Mars to the answer: whether life exists here and whether we can visit the planet in the future. hybri…

December 17, 2018
Japan will continue to explore
Space science

Japan will continue to explore

The Japan Space Exploration Agency (JAXA) will launch a spacecraft to a meteorite next year to sample soil and rock.

December 17, 2018
Detect organic matter on Mars
Space science

Detect organic matter on Mars

Mars exploration robots deploy the final equipment. Soil analysis showed organic compounds of uncertain origin.

December 17, 2018
Detecting water on the surface of the Moon
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Detecting water on the surface of the Moon

By studying soil samples collected from the Moon after Apollo missions, scientists at the University of Tennessee (USA) discovered that the soil sample contained water i…

December 17, 2018