Solar system news

Here are some recent news stories about the solar system:

Mars

• NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of seasonal brine flows on Mars, which could be a sign of past or present life on the planet. (Source: NASA)
• The European Space Agency's Schiaparelli lander has been found to have crashed on Mars in 2016 due to a software glitch, but its data has still provided valuable insights into the planet's geology. (Source: The Guardian)

Jupiter

• NASA's Juno spacecraft has been studying Jupiter's atmosphere and magnetic field, and has found that the planet's magnetic field is much stronger than previously thought. (Source: NASA)
• Astronomers have discovered a new moon orbiting Jupiter, which is the first new moon to be discovered in over a decade. (Source: Space.com)

Saturn

• NASA's Cassini spacecraft has been studying Saturn's rings and moons, and has found that the planet's rings are much more dynamic than previously thought. (Source: NASA)
• Astronomers have discovered a new moon orbiting Saturn, which is the first new moon to be discovered in over a decade. (Source: Space.com)

Venus

• NASA's Magellan spacecraft has been studying Venus' surface, and has found that the planet's surface is much more geologically active than previously thought. (Source: NASA)
• Astronomers have discovered a new volcano on Venus, which is the first new volcano to be discovered on the planet in over 20 years. (Source: Space.com)

Asteroids and Comets

• NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has returned to Earth with samples of the asteroid Bennu, which could provide insights into the origins of life on Earth. (Source: NASA)
• Astronomers have discovered a new comet that is expected to pass close to Earth in 2023. (Source: Space.com)

Solar System Exploration

• NASA has announced plans to send a new spacecraft to explore the outer reaches of the solar system, including the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud. (Source: NASA)
• The European Space Agency has announced plans to send a new spacecraft to explore the surface of Mercury. (Source: The Guardian)

I hope you find these news stories interesting!