You can unsubscribe at any time. More info. The Mars rover is rapidly closing in on the Red Planet with less than , miles to go as of Thursday morning. But landing on Mars is not easy and only 40 percent of all missions to the planet have been a success.
Live coverage will start today at 7. The first helicopter fly on another planet. The first recordings of sound on the red planet. More Videos See how China and India are gaining ground in the space race. See 'Star Trek' actor William Shatner reach space. See Shatner's emotional remarks after landing.
Hear from William Shatner and crew ahead of Blue Origin space flight. Want to go to space in a balloon? Russian actress heads to space to film movie aboard ISS. First-ever civilian SpaceX flight returns from orbit. Its heat shields will fall away, exposing cameras and other sensors. They will immediately begin taking in data, even though the rover will still be still 6 miles 9. An automatic navigation system will turn on, allowing the rover to steer for safe landing spots on the terrain below.
At a bit over a mile 2 km from the ground, the rover will detach from its parachute and free-fly to its landing. If all goes well, Perseverance should throttle down to a speed of 1. Perseverance's mission on Mars will last at least one Martian year, or Earth days. Mars rovers can far outlive their planned missions, however. NASA's Curiosity rover, launched in , was originally intended for a two-year mission but is still roaming the Red Planet more than eight Earth years after landing, and the Spirit rover was active for six years despite a planned mission duration of only 92 Earth days.
Meet the people trying to help. Environment COP26 nears conclusion with mixed signals and frustration. Environment Planet Possible India bets its energy future on solar—in ways both small and big. Environment As the EU targets emissions cuts, this country has a coal problem. Paid Content How Hong Kong protects its sea sanctuaries.
History Magazine These 3,year-old giants watched over the cemeteries of Sardinia. Science Coronavirus Coverage What families can do now that kids are getting the vaccine. Magazine How one image captures 21 hours of a volcanic eruption.
Science Why it's so hard to treat pain in infants. Science The controversial sale of 'Big John,' the world's largest Triceratops. Science Coronavirus Coverage How antivirals may change the course of the pandemic. Travel A road trip in Burgundy reveals far more than fine wine.
Travel My Hometown In L. Subscriber Exclusive Content.
0コメント