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Meet Valkyrie, NASA’s Superhero Robot

We’ve done lots of posts here on GFR about NASA, many of which bemoan the state and the budget of …

11 years ago

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NASA Prepares Orion For Unmanned Flight Tests

Despite the government shutdown, NASA was able to continue working on the Orion, NASA’s next manned spacecraft. Before any humans …

11 years ago

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Did Life Begin On Mars? New Evidence Suggests It Did

Some people are very particular about where they come from. While I’m an American, and a Louisianan, I prefer to …

11 years ago

Stranded

Stranded Movie Review: Bringing Bad Acting To Mars

Get your ass to Mars.

11 years ago

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Fake Astronauts Undertake Four-Month Fake Mission To Mars

It might be awhile before we actually put a human on Mars, but Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) …

11 years ago

Take On Mars

Take On Mars Game Lets You Explore The Red Planet With Your Own Rover

Have you ever wanted to control NASA’s Mars Curiosity Rover from the comfort of your own living room? Well, now …

12 years ago

Dennis Tito’s Planned 2018 Mars Mission Will Block Radiation With Poo

“Without risk, there is no knowledge.” That wise quote was from June Scobee Rodgers, widow of Challenger commander Dick Scobee, …

12 years ago

Americans Overly Optimistic About NASA Putting Humans On Mars

There’s a thin line between optimism and flat-out lunacy. Optimism is when you look at a glass half-filled with water …

12 years ago

The Mars Society Builds A Mars Colony In The Utah Desert

In the 21st Century, the world is looking to Mars. It’s the brass ring for scientists and space tourism entrepreneurs. …

12 years ago

SpaceX CEO Has Huge Plans For Mars Colonization

He wants you to get your ass to Mars…assuming you can pay.

12 years ago

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Was Mars Actually A Wet Planet?

When the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spied vast clay deposits on the surface of Mars, it was a major discovery that …

12 years ago

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Curiosity Sends Back First Full-Color Panoramic Shot From Gale Crater

Back in 2012, NASA’s Curiosity rover touched down in Gale Crater on Mars, allowing some first glances and truly amazing …

12 years ago

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Mars One Mission Could Become A Reality TV Show

It was bound to happen sooner or later. Everything else has been the basis for a reality show, so why …

13 years ago

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Rover Sends Back An Incredible Photo From The Surface Of Mars

For quite some time, the photos NASA sent back from Mars were vague snapshots of dust or closeups of bland …

13 years ago

The 12 Mile Dust Devil Photographed On Mars

We may be a long way off from putting a man on Mars but as technology continues to improve and …

13 years ago