Mars, European Space Agency and Probe

European spacecraft got rare close-up of Mars' lesser-known moon
While the car-sized spacecraft flew around the Mars system, flight controllers on Earth temporarily lost communication with Hera because the signal was blocked. Though the blackout was planned for the maneuver, Ian Carnelli, the European Space Agency's Hera mission manager, said it was deeply emotional.
Mysterious Mars moon captured in unprecedented images by space probe
A space probe named Hera captured images of Mars' small Deimos moon while on a mission to examine an asteroid.
Probe captures rare images of moon orbiting Mars
The European Space Agency launched Hera in 2024 to test asteroid-deflection techniques in deep space. The agency aims to improve planetary defense measures.
Tiny Mars moon Deimos gets a rare close-up, thanks to Europe's Hera asteroid probe (photos)
Europe's HERA mission has taken a good look at Mars and its moon Deimos on its way to explore the aftermath of the DART impact in the Didymos–Dimorphos asteroid system.
Asteroid probe snaps rare images of Martian moon
On the way to investigate the scene of a historic asteroid collision, a European spacecraft swung by Mars and captured rare images of the red planet's mysterious small moon Deimos, the European Space Agency said Thursday.
En Route to Asteroid Collision, HERA Snaps Rare Images of Martian Moon
On the way to investigate the scene of a historic asteroid collision, a European spacecraft swung by Mars and captured rare images of the red planet's mysterious small moon Deimos, the European Space Agency (ESA) said Thursday.
Tiniest Mars moon Deimos spotted by Europe's asteroid-chasing spacecraft
Europe's Hera spacecraft flew by Mars this week on its way to catch up with an asteroid and tested out its cameras on the Red Planet's tiniest moon.
3D printing will help space pioneers make homes, tools and other stuff they need to colonize the moon and Mars
Throughout history, when pioneers set out across uncharted territory to settle in distant lands, they carried with them only ...
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How NASA Plans To 3D Print A Mars Colony!
Join us as we uncover NASA’s groundbreaking plans to 3D print the first colony on Mars. Learn how this revolutionary technology will play a critical role in constructing habitats and ensuring ...
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Here's the launch plan for NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions: 'Liftoff is just the beginning'
"We've run into a lot of challenges along the way [that] have caused us some launch delays, but this team has pulled together ...
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NASA rover captures images of mysterious "mother-of-pearl" clouds above Mars
New images captured by NASA's Curiosity rover show colorful clouds in the sky over Mars. The images were captured by the rover's Mastcam, which NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory compared to the ...
Is Trump and Musk's goal of sending humans to Mars feasible?
Experts weigh in on whether President Donald Trump’s lofty goal of sending humans to Mars and back is feasible during his second term.
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3D-printed 'hydrogels' could be future space radiation shields for astronaut trips to Mars
"Our method of choice is 3D printing, which allows us to create a hydrogel in almost any shape we want." Hydrogels of course are already used in a range of consumer products. "The beauty of this ...
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NASA engineer planning for smooth ride on moon and Mars
BROOK PARK, Ohio -- Whenever NASA returns to the moon or visits Mars again, there’s a good chance technology invented at NASA Glenn Research Center will make for a smoother ride on rough ...