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'Nihao Mars': China's Zhurong rover touches down on Red Planet
The lander carrying Zhurong completed the treacherous descent through the Martian atmosphere using a parachute, aiming for a vast northern lava plain known as...
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China's Mars probe sends back video of Red Planet
In the video, published by state broadcaster CCTV, the surface of the planet is seen coming into view out of a pitch-black sky against the outside of the Tianwen-1, which entered the orbit of the Red Planet on Wednesday.
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New info released on Mars One Astronaut Selection Programme
This will be the first time all candidates meet in person & demonstrate their capabilities as a team.
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European-Russian spacecraft heads out in search for life on Mars
The second part of the ExoMars mission in 2018 will deliver a European rover to the surface of Mars.
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Space mission to search for life signs on Mars
The craft is to lift off from the Baikonur spaceport in Kazakhstan on board a Proton rocket at 5:31 am today.
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2015: A look back at key global events
2015: A look back at key global events
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Nasa may be close to finding form of life on Mars
Nasa scientists have found the first evidence that briny water flowed on the surface of the planet.
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India triumphs in maiden Mars mission
India is the only country to complete the trip on its maiden attempt.
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Echoes from expansion after Big Bang discovered
The gravitational waves were detected by a radio telescope called BICEP2.
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Mars One explorers to undergo tests
Hopefuls will undergo tests in order to be part of the first human colony on Mars.
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India launches its first rocket to Mars
India's mission will also study Martian surface features and mineral composition.
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Thousands apply for one way ticket to Mars
Almost 80,000 people from over 120 countries had applied to be part of the expedition.
