Odd sand dunes found on Mars

Just like Earth, Mars has sand dunes.On February 14, 2019, NASA’s Mars orbiter, Odyssey has revealed a large dune field that is shaped roughly like a hexagon on the crater floor in the Terra Cimmeria section of the southern highland region of the planet.

Opportunity Mission Ends

One of the most successful and enduring feats of interplanetary exploration, the mission of NASA’s Opportunity comes to an end after 15 years of exploring the surface of Mars.

Deflecting an Asteroid

Scientists are planning a mission, what they are calling the first planetary defense test. They plan to deflect an asteroid and alter its path.

Predicting Droughts Months in Advance

Researchers in Australia are in the process of using new space technology to predict droughts and increased brush fire risk close to five months in advance.