Topic: scientific objectives

  • Scientists Make Case for Sending Astronauts to Mars

    Scientists Make Case for Sending Astronauts to Mars

    The primary scientific goal for human Mars missions is to definitively answer whether life has ever existed there, as only astronauts can perform the sophisticated, adaptive fieldwork needed for a conclusive search. A new National Academies strategy report prioritizes this search for life and out...

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  • UAE's Rashid Rover 2 Set for 2026 Moon Mission

    UAE's Rashid Rover 2 Set for 2026 Moon Mission

    The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has completed development and testing of the Rashid Rover 2, which is now heading to the U.S. for further preparations with Firefly Aerospace ahead of its 2026 launch to the Moon's far side. This mission is supported by a strategic partnership with Firefly Aer...

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