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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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Stranded Movie Review: Bringing Bad Acting To Mars
Get your ass to Mars.
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) …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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. …
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SpaceX CEO Has Huge Plans For Mars Colonization
He wants you to get your ass to Mars…assuming you can pay.
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 …
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 …
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Total Recall vs Total Recall: Side By Side Comparison Of Original And Remake
A head-to-head battle!
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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