The European and Japanese robotic explorer swooped as close as 183 miles (295 kilometers) above Mercury's night side before ...

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For example, he has rarely criticized NASA or its overall goal to return humans to the Moon through the Artemis Program.

Effective vision is required for a range of duties on the Moon, including moving around the surface and gathering samples.

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it aims to not only explore but also establish a sustainable lunar base that could serve as a stepping stone for future Mars missions. The success of this ambitious endeavor hinges on overcoming the ...

However, the icy surface is not made of water but carbon dioxide ice, which covers Mars' south pole year-round. At a thickness of about 26 feet (8 meters), it gives the region its frosty appearance.