Category: Space Exploration

Beginning with the invention of the telescope over 400 years ago, the field of astronomy hasprogressed rapidly, allowing humans to see distant celestial objects and study these to develop adeep understanding of the structure and evolution of the universe. Many notable astronomers havebeen crucial in the development of their field. However, very few of these…

Outline Since the discovery of the existence of other physical bodies in the universe, scientists have spent most of their time in the laboratories looking for ways and means of critically studying these bodies. For that reason equipments have been made and signals placed in them to make it possible for the scientist to perceive…

This paper is a comprehensive summary of a White Paper titled Measuring Mars Atmospheric Winds from Orbit and submitted to the Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032 on 15 July 2020. Its context is formulated by human and robotic Mars exploration developments by MEPAG (Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group), the risks involved, and recommendations…

Table of Contents Introduction Differences among Jovian Planets Formation of the Jovian Planets Conclusion References Introduction Also known as the gas giants, Jovian planets are the four celestial bodies that comprise the outer planets of the solar systems. These are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The name gas planets do not imply that the planets…

Table of Contents Introduction Naming the Moons Io Callisto An Important Mission to Jupiter Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Jupiter has always attracted a lot of attention due to its rings and numerous satellites. The most famous and the first satellites that were discovered are Io, Callisto, Europa and Ganymede. Some researchers even note that these…

In the recent past, NASA has spearheaded efforts to understand the planet Mars through its Mars rover referred to as Curiosity that gathers evidence to show whether life is possible there. The sole idea is to colonize Mars, an idea that some scientists believe is possible and must happen. Mars colonization however requires terraforming. Terraforming…

When asteroids and related outer-space objects crashed into Mars eons ago, they sent pieces of Mars core into space. These drifting rock pieces occasionally enter Earths atmosphere, where gravitational pull draws them inward (Siegel, 2018). Meteorites fall to Earth worldwide, but they are easier to locate in scorching or freezing deserts, in which the absence…

Table of Contents Introduction Potential challenges that man is likely to face The prospective mission plan Conclusion References Introduction Recently, there have been growing interest from astronauts on the whole issue surrounding a manned maiden trip to the planet Mars (Red Planet). Meanwhile, researchers are gathering vital information concerning the planet thanks to robots and…

Nanotechnology has emerged as one of the critical sources of inspiration in the development and production of components that can be used to produce energy in various environments such as in the harsh undeveloped Martian atmosphere. According to Lyons and Whelan, the possibility of using nanotechnology to produce electricity has not been extensively explored but…

Table of Contents Introduction Mariner 4 Mars description Conclusion Works cited Introduction Mars is one of the members of the planets that make the solar system. It is the fourth planet from the sun and is often termed the Red Planet. Its soil, rocks, and sky have a red color. This was discovered by astronauts.…