This Fungus Can Survive Deep-Space Conditions – And Could Hitch a Ride to Mars

According to a new study of organisms found living in NASA cleanrooms even after decontamination, a fungus called Aspergillus ...
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SR-1 Freedom: NASA plans to launch its first nuclear-powered Mars spacecraft in 2028

Following a December 2025 executive order prioritizing “American space superiority,” NASA is advancing nuclear ...

Could an Earthly Fungus Contaminate Mars? NASA May Have Found One Hardy Enough.

Researchers identified a species that can survive radiation, extreme heat and simulated Martian soil, posing a new challenge ...
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NASA Set To Issue Proposals For Mars Telecom Network

Previously called the Mars Telecommunications Orbiter, the winner of the fast-track NASA program is widely expected to receive a contract by the end of September under legislation which requires ...

After a saga of broken promises, a European rover finally has a ride to Mars

NASA confirmed Thursday that SpaceX will launch the European Space Agency’s Rosalind Franklin Mars rover, perhaps as soon as ...
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NASA moon base and Mars mission announced: What to know

NASA revealed Tuesday its plans to build a permanent base on the moon. The space agency also announced a mission plan to launch a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars before the end of 2028. NASA ...