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Robots on Mars, an Empty Sample Tube and a Laser

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

Several days ago, a robot on Mars selected a hollow coring bit from its tool kit, drilled into a rock, withdrew the tool and placed the core into a sample tube. At least, that’s what should have happened. But just … Continue reading →

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Perseverance Landing: Pictures From JPL and Mars

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

Picking up where I left off yesterday, Perseverance is on Mars. The UAE’s Hope (Misabar Al Amal) and China’s Tianwen-1 had already arrived. Misabar Al Amal is historically important. It’s the UAE’s first Mars orbiter. But today I’ll be talking … Continue reading →

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Perseverance on Mars: February 18, 2021

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

(Mars 2020 getting ready for launch last year.) I’ll be looking at NASA’s Mars 2020 Ingenuity helicopter, the spacecraft, and an experimental oxygen generator. With a quick look at news of the mission’s landing this afternoon. Outward Bound: July 30, … Continue reading →

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Exploring Mars, Looking for Life: and Still Learning

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

Mars is and will be in the news this month. The UAE Hope spacecraft settled into orbit around Mars Tuesday, February 9. Then, a day later, China’s Tianwen-1 arrived. “China Mars mission: Tianwen-1 spacecraft enters into orbit” Jonathan Amos, BBC … Continue reading →

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