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NASA's Mars copter needs a software update ahead of its flight test
The Ingenuity copter should be ready to fly on Mars after it downloads an update... from 174 million miles away.
NASA delays Mars helicopter flight to at least April 14th
NASA has delayed the first flight of its Mars helicopter to at least April 14 after an issue during a test.
NASA deploys Mars helicopter before its pioneering first flight
NASA's Perserverance rover has deployed the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars ahead of its historic first flight.
Google AI is battling a 'Great British Bake Off' winner in a dessert face-off
A Malteser and Marmite-based concoction is going up against one with soy sauce.
What it will take for humans to colonize the Moon and Mars
When it lifts off in late 2024, NASA's Artemis mission will perform crucial groundwork needed for humanity to further explore and potentially colonize the Moon as well as eventually serve as a jumping-off point in our quest to reach Mars. But given how inhospitable space is, NASA and its partners will face a significant challenge in keeping tomorrow's colonists alive and well.
NASA plans test flight for Ingenuity prototype helicopter over Mars
The agency announced it plans to test fly the 4-pound prototype helicopter no earlier than April 8th.
Perseverance recording reveals what driving on Mars sounds like
NASA has released an audio recording of the rover's 90-foot drive in Jezero Crater on March 7th, which was captured by its entry, descent and landing (EDL) microphone.
NASA took Perseverance for its first 'spin' on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover has completed its first test drive since landing on the surface of Mars on February 18th.
Amazon's 'Good Night Oppy' will tell the story of NASA's Opportunity Mars rover
With Perseverance capturing the imagination of people the world over, Amazon plans to tell the story of one of its predecessors.
NASA awards key contract to bring rock samples back from Mars
NASA has taken a big step in the Mars Sample Return mission, awarding the Mars Ascent Propulsion System (MAPS) contract to longtime NASA contractor Northrup Grumman Systems.
The CPU from Apple's iMac G3 is powering NASA's Perseverance rover
When NASA's Perseverance guided itself to the surface of Mars on February 18th, it did so with the help of the same processor that powered the 1998 iMac G3.
NASA’s Perseverance rover carried a family portrait of its robotic siblings to Mars
Like any good piece of high-tech hardware, NASA’s Perseverance rover features an Easter egg hidden in plain sight.
NASA reveals video of Perseverance's landing on Mars
Officials also revealed more images that the rover has captured on the planet's surface.
NASA shares photos from Perseverance's descent to Mars
NASA pulled the image from a video of the rover’s descent that is in the process of being transmitted to Earth.
NASA's Perseverance rover lands safely on Mars
Perseverance can now explore the Jezero Crater.
Watch NASA land the Perseverance rover on Mars live
NASA will attempt to land its most ambitious Mars mission later today.
Engadget Podcast: Everyone's going to Mars
This week on the Engadget Podcast, we chat about the new Mars Space Race between the UAE, China and the US, and the latest from Facebook and TikTok.
The UAE successfully put a probe in orbit around Mars
The Hope probe has reached orbit around Mars.
China probe delivers its first photo of Mars
China's Tianwen-1 probe has sent its first photo of Mars, marking a historic moment for the country's space program.