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28Sep/15

Scientists find evidence of recent water flows on Mars – study

September 28, 2015SpaceAstrobiology, Astronomical objects, Astronomy, Exploration of Mars, Jim Green, John Grunsfeld, Life on Mars, Mars, Seasonal flows on warm Martian slopes, Space science, United States, Washington, DC, Water on Marssmbale

NASA scientists say they’re still trying to figure out the chemistry and source of the water on the red planet, the discovery has them now rethinking whether Mars can support present day microbial life.
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13Jul/15

NASA prepares for ‘New Horizons’ to pass by Pluto

July 13, 2015SpaceAlan Stern, Astronomy, Charon, Discovery and exploration of the Solar System, Dwarf planet, Environment, Glen Fountain, John Grunsfeld, Kuiper belt, LAUREL, Moons of Pluto, NASA's New Horizons, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Neptune, New Horizons, Outer space, Planet, Planetary science, Planets beyond Neptune, Pluto, Solar System, Space, Stern, United Statessmbale

NASA says New Horizons spacecraft is on track to be the first probe to visit Pluto — as it is due to pass the planet in less than 24 hours.

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