Mission planners typically rely on precise planetary alignments, particularly during Mars opposition, which occurs roughly every 26 months when Earth lies between the Sun and Mars, bringing the planets closer together.

A secret space shortcut to Mars? New study suggests asteroid data could cut travel time to just 153 days

Mars, a barren planet, is known for its harsh environment where the existence of life is nothing short of difficult, and living there won't be easy. Now, NASA is seeking applicants to do just that, in a simulation setting.

‘Martians wanted’: NASA is looking for volunteers to live in a Mars simulator for a year

Around 3.6 to 3.0 billion years ago, Mars' climate was at least occasionally warm enough for rivers and lakes. It was inferred to have been habitable. However, the surface today is a cold desert.

Mars once had rivers, streams and lakes but why did the Red Planet dry out?

NASA vs Musk's SpaceX: Race to put American boots on Mars

An Indian-American scientist, Swati Mohan, played a pivotal role in landing NASA's historic Perseverance rover on the Martian surface on Friday. She leads the guidance, navigation, and control operations of the US space agency's Mars 2020 mission.

Indian-American scientist Swati Mohan played key role in NASA Mars rover landing

In the year 2020, three separate Mars missions began their journey. Rewind & revisit this year from the prism of space exploration through WION's this report.

2020: The year of three separate Mars missions

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