Mission news

Here are some recent news stories related to space missions:

NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has found evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life billions of years ago. The rover discovered sedimentary rocks and minerals that are similar to those found on Earth, which suggests that the lake may have been habitable.

European Space Agency's BepiColombo Mission Enters Mercury's Orbit

The European Space Agency's BepiColombo mission has successfully entered into orbit around Mercury, making it the first spacecraft to do so in over 40 years. The mission will study the planet's magnetic field, geology, and atmosphere.

China's Chang'e 5 Mission Returns to Earth with Moon Rocks

China's Chang'e 5 mission has returned to Earth with a sample of moon rocks and soil, marking the first time that China has brought back samples from the moon. The samples will be studied by scientists to learn more about the moon's composition and evolution.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe Breaks Record for Closest Approach to the Sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has broken the record for the closest approach to the Sun, coming within 15 million miles (24 million kilometers) of the star's surface. The probe is studying the Sun's corona and magnetic field to learn more about the solar wind and its effects on the solar system.

India's Chandrayaan-3 Mission to Land on Moon's South Pole

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission is scheduled to launch in 2023 and will aim to land on the moon's south pole. The mission will study the moon's geology and search for water ice, which could be used as a resource for future human missions.

NASA's Artemis Program Aims to Return Humans to the Moon by 2024

NASA's Artemis program is aiming to return humans to the moon by 2024, with the goal of establishing a sustainable presence on the lunar surface. The program will include several missions, including the uncrewed Artemis I mission, which will test the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft.

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