Revolutionary new batteries to explore Mars

Electrifying research by Clemson University scientists could lead to the creation of lighter, faster-charging batteries suitable for powering a spacesuit, or even a Mars rover. The research, which was funded by NASA, was recently reported in an article titled “Three-Dimensional Si Anodes with Fast Diffusion, High Capacity, High Rate Capability, and Long Cycle Life” that Read more about Revolutionary new batteries to explore Mars[…]

EXOMARS ON ITS WAY TO SOLVE THE RED PLANET’S MYSTERIES

The first of two joint ESA–Roscosmos missions to Mars has begun a seven-month journey to the Red Planet, where it will address unsolved mysteries of the planet’s atmosphere that could indicate present-day geological – or even biological – activity. The Trace Gas Orbiter and the Schiaparelli entry, descent and landing demonstrator lifted off on a Read more about EXOMARS ON ITS WAY TO SOLVE THE RED PLANET’S MYSTERIES[…]