Planetary science – Page 6
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News
Cheers as Mars x-ray spectrometer delivers rock data
Chemical analysis shows Mars geology may have more in common with Earth than previously thought
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News
Curiosity – searching in vain?
NASA’s latest Mars probe is set to land this weekend, but the question remains of whether it is able to detect the signatures of life
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News
Inflatable mushroom gives spacecraft a gentle landing
Nasa test of inflatable heat shield is a showcase for materials technology
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Research
Where did Earth’s water come from?
Study of meteorite isotope ratios suggests Earth’s water was delivered by express asteroid rather than comets