Revenge of the Wheels Sol 3458
Friday, 29 April 2022 06:02
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While angular, pointy rocks have damaged the rover's wheels since early in the MSL mission, sometimes the wheels damage rocks as the rover drives over them. As seen especially at the upper left side of this image, the bedrock was scraped and fractured by the rover during the Sol 3456 drive.
Unfortunately, that drive did not complete as planned, but the tactical team took advantage of the s Enigmatic Rock Layer in Mars' Gale Crater Awaits Measurements by the Curiosity Rover
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Scientists have been studying the sediments within Mars' Gale crater for many years using orbital data sets, but thanks to the Curiosity rover driving across these deposits we can also obtain up-close observations and detailed measurements of the rocks, similar to field work done by geologists on Earth.
A new paper led by Planetary Science Institute Senior Scientist Catherine Weitz takes a Origin of complex cells started without oxygen
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Since the 1960s, many experts have argued that the emergence of eukaryotes (cells containing a clearly defined nucleus) happened in response to the oxygenation of Earth's surface environment.
But a team led by the universities of Stanford and Exeter say recent advances in the Earth and life sciences challenge this view.
Their review says these breakthroughs "decouple" the emergence o Scientists study microorganisms on Earth to gain insight into life on other planets
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In Oman, on the Persian Gulf, there is a large slab of ancient seafloor - including ultramafic rocks from Earth's upper mantle - called the Samail Ophiolite. These unique rocks not only provide valuable information about the ocean floor and Earth's upper mantle, they may also hold clues to life on other planets.
To find these clues, a team of scientists from Arizona State University, who a Space Force has insatiable demand for geospatial intelligence
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The U.S. Space Force plans to request funding in the 2024 budget for space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, Lt. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, U.S. Space Force deputy chief of space operations.
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NASA and DLR to end SOFIA operations
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NASA and German space agency DLR announced April 28 they will end operations of an airborne astrophysics observatory in September.
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Op-ed | Advances in commercial space having geopolitical and national security implications
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It is becoming increasingly difficult to hide behind the “commercial” label when their work has geopolitical and national security implications.
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Canada looks to prosecute crimes on the moon
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Canadian lawmakers were set to vote Thursday on amending the nation's Criminal Code to allow for the prosecution of crimes committed on the moon.
The proposed change to the law—which was expected to be passed—was described in a 443-page budget implementation bill presented to Parliament this week.
Canada to prosecute crimes on the moon
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Canadian lawmakers were set to vote Thursday on amending the nation's Criminal Code to allow for the prosecution of crimes committed on the moon.
The proposed change to the law—which was expected to be passed—was described in a 443-page budget implementation bill presented to Parliament this week.
Space Force sees room for more competitors in national security launch
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Gen. John Raymond said the the Space Force might consider working with more than two launch companies as more players enter the industry
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NASA's Webb telescope is now in full focus, ready for instrument commissioning
Thursday, 28 April 2022 19:07Webb in full focus
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Webb in full focus Northrop Grumman expects a $2 billion order from ULA for solid rocket boosters
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Northrop Grumman is anticipating a $2 billion contract from United Launch Alliance for solid rocket boosters, president and CEO Kathy Warden said April 28.
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China’s Wenchang aims to become commercial space hub
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A southern city hosting China’s newest, transformative spaceport is pushing to become a hub for commercial and international space activity.
Inmarsat’s telemetry network for rockets ready for launch
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British satellite operator Inmarsat is preparing to use its telemetry relay network to support rocket launches this year for the first time, according to a company executive.
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