Mars, European Space Agency and Close-Up

Mysterious Mars moon captured in unprecedented images by space probe
A space probe named Hera captured images of Mars' small Deimos moon while on a mission to examine an asteroid.
European spacecraft got rare close-up of Mars' lesser-known moon
While the car-sized spacecraft flew around the Mars system, flight controllers on Earth temporarily lost communication with Hera because the signal was blocked. Though the blackout was planned for the maneuver, Ian Carnelli, the European Space Agency's Hera mission manager, said it was deeply emotional.
Mars Gets a Close-Up and a Photo Bomb as Europe’s Hera Mission Swoops Past
The Red Planet and its tiny moon Deimos were recorded at a very near distance as the asteroid-chasing spacecraft completed a flyby on Wednesday.
Probe captures rare images of moon orbiting Mars
The European Space Agency launched Hera in 2024 to test asteroid-deflection techniques in deep space. The agency aims to improve planetary defense measures.
Asteroid probe snaps rare images of Martian moon
On the way to investigate the scene of a historic asteroid collision, a European spacecraft swung by Mars and captured rare images of the red planet's mysterious small moon Deimos, the European Space Agency said Thursday.
En Route to Asteroid Collision, HERA Snaps Rare Images of Martian Moon
On the way to investigate the scene of a historic asteroid collision, a European spacecraft swung by Mars and captured rare images of the red planet's mysterious small moon Deimos, the European Space Agency (ESA) said Thursday.
Tiniest Mars moon Deimos spotted by Europe's asteroid-chasing spacecraft
Europe's Hera spacecraft flew by Mars this week on its way to catch up with an asteroid and tested out its cameras on the Red Planet's tiniest moon.
Mysterious perfectly smooth ‘TicTac UFO’ spotted on MARS in Nasa photos sending alien hunters into frenzy online
CREEPY new images of the “Tic Tac UFO” have surfaced after it was spotted on Mars – causing alien fans to draw resemblance to the infamous UFO sighting. The shocking discovery was made by ...
Cuts to NASA’s budget could derail America’s Mars ambitions
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If Life on Mars Ever Existed, This Bizarre Rock May Tell Us
The intriguing chemistry of a rock collected by the Perseverance rover could trace to microbial activity—or not ...
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NASA fires chief scientist, more Trump cuts to come
NASA announced Tuesday the dismissal of its chief scientist and others to comply with orders from President Donald Trump, ...
NASA and SpaceX Are Building the Most Advanced Space Station Ever – In Lunar Orbit
NASA's Artemis campaign is rapidly advancing the development of Gateway, a space station that will orbit the Moon and serve ...
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Opinion: The Space Coast is the launchpad of legends and the hub of the future
Opinion: NASA’s mission to explore and the Space Force’s duty to protect align perfectly on the Space Coast, where they can collaborate seamlessly.
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MBRSC hosts NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop in Dubai
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) hosted NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop at the Etihad Museum in Dubai ...
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10: Four Astronauts, a 17,500 MPH Rocket, and 200+ Experiments
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission is gearing up for launch with an international team of astronauts and cosmonauts set to embark ...
Life on Mars? New Brown University research offers theory for why Earth’s neighbor is red.
Ferrihydrite, a water-rich iron mineral, plays an important role in giving the red planet its signature hue, according to the ...