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Lonar Lake and It’s Ancient Origins

- 10 January 2021

Researchers have long studied the origins of Lonar Lake. For decades they believed it was the ancient remains of a volcano. However, new research has led them to believe it formed from something else entirely. Read on to learn more about this unique lake.

Mars Sample Return Mission

- 2 January 2021

In February of this year, NASA’s Perseverance rover will land on Mars and start collecting samples looking for signs of life among other things. To bring these samples back to Earth will take a very specific type of mission. The European Space Agency has contracted with AIRBUS to perform this task. Read on to learn more about the mission and when the samples will make a return trip to Earth.

Perseverance’s Sample Tubes

- 26 December 2020

The Perseverance Rover is set to land on Mars in February 2021. On board, it carries collection tubes for samples to return to Earth. Read on to learn more about these tubes and how NASA has prepared them for space travel.