Simply Mars

NASA’s Mars Simulation Mission Results, Celestial Events in the Night Sky

NASA investigates the impacts of the first-ever human Mars simulation. Join us as we reveal the findings of the CHAPEA team's groundbreaking mission and the valuable data collected. Plus, discover the celestial events happening from 15 to 21 July in this week's episode of Star Diary. From noctilucent clouds to the Buck Moon, let us take you on a captivating journey through the wonders of the night sky.Sources:https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/nasa-chapea-mars-simulation-crew-emerges-texas/https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-15-jul-202Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Back on ‘Earth’: NASA investigates impacts of first-ever human Mars simulation(00:02:25) Mars passes the Pleiades (Star Diary, 15 to 21 July)

Unraveling Mars: Meteorites and Resources for Human Exploration

Meteorites from Mars help scientists understand the red planet's interior. Resources on Mars could support human explorers. Join us as we delve into the mysteries of Mars' geology and the potential for utilizing local resources for future missions.Sources:https://english.metrovaartha.com/discover/technology/meteorites-from-mars-help-scientists-understand-the-red-planets-interiorhttps://www.universetoday.com/167690/resources-on-mars-could-support-human-explorers/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Meteorites from Mars help scientists understand the red planet's interior(00:03:28) Resources on Mars Could Support Human Explorers

Frosty Volcanoes Challenge Mars’s Climate, NASA’s Mars Mission Progress

Exciting new findings reveal frosty volcanoes in Mars's tropics, challenging our understanding of the planet's climate. Plus, NASA's progress towards its Mars mission in the 2030s. Join us as we explore the mysteries of Mars and the advancements in space exploration.Sources:https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Mars_Express/Frosty_volcanoes_discovered_in_Mars_s_tropicshttps://abcnews.go.com/US/video/nasa-hopes-mars-mission-2030s-111886541Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:35) Frosty volcanoes discovered in Mars’s tropics(00:02:44) Video NASA hopes for Mars mission in 2030s: Here's how

Resources and Climate of Mars Explored

Discover the potential of In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) on Mars and the latest findings on the climate of the red planet. Learn how resources on Mars could support human explorers and explore the theory of a cold and icy past on Mars. This episode delves into the possibilities of long-term stays and exploration on Mars, reducing reliance on Earth for essential supplies, and expands our knowledge of the planet's climate billions of years ago.Sources:https://www.universetoday.com/167690/resources-on-mars-could-support-human-explorers/https://www.eurasiareview.com/12072024-mars-likely-had-cold-and-icy-past/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:35) Resources on Mars Could Support Human Explorers(00:00:47) Mars Likely Had Cold And Icy Past

Moss Thrives on Mars, Frosty Volcanoes Discovered

The rugged desert moss best equipped to survive on Mars. Exciting new findings of frosty volcanoes in Mars's tropics challenge our understanding of the planet's climate. Join us as we explore the potential of this remarkable moss for space colonization and the implications of the frost discovery for future exploration.Sources:https://www.universetoday.com/167715/the-rugged-desert-moss-best-equipped-to-survive-on-mars/https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Mars_Express/Frosty_volcanoes_discovered_in_Mars_s_tropicsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) The Rugged Desert Moss Best Equipped to Survive on Mars(00:04:36) Frosty volcanoes discovered in Mars’s tropics

Surprising Discoveries on Mars: Bizarre Polygons and Simulated Missions

Scientists uncover strange polygon structures beneath Mars' surface and emerge from a year-long simulated mission to Mars. Join us as we explore the mysteries of Martian geology and the physical and psychological demands of long-duration space travel.Sources:https://www.good.is/bizarre-polygons-discovered-underneath-mars-surface-leave-scientists-surprisedhttps://globalnation.inquirer.net/241780/ready-to-come-out-scientists-reemerge-after-year-on-marsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Bizarre polygons discovered underneath Mars' surface leave scientists surprised(00:01:21) 'Ready to come out?' Scientists reemerge after year 'on Mars'

New Satellite Photos Reveal Massive ’Scar’ on Mars, Repurposed Technology Probes Atmosphere

Discover striking new satellite photos of Mars, showcasing a Grand Canyon-size 'scar' on the planet's surface. Also, learn how repurposed technology is being used to probe new regions of Mars' atmosphere. Join us as we delve into the geological wonders of Mars and explore innovative methods scientists are employing to unlock the secrets of the red planet.Sources:https://www.livescience.com/space/mars/grand-canyon-size-scar-on-mars-revealed-like-never-before-in-striking-new-satellite-photoshttps://phys.org/news/2024-07-repurposed-technology-probe-regions-mars.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Grand Canyon-size 'scar' on Mars revealed like never before in striking new satellite photos(00:03:40) Repurposed technology used to probe new regions of Mars' atmosphere

Life on Mars in the 1970s and Solar Storm’s Impact on Future Missions

Former NASA scientist reveals they detected life on Mars in the 1970s but dismissed it. Solar storm hits Mars and highlights risks for future missions. Join us as we explore the possibility of past life on Mars and the challenges of radiation exposure for astronauts.Sources:https://www.good.is/former-nasa-scientist-reveals-they-detected-life-on-mars-in-the-1970-s-but-dismissed-ithttps://www.tomorrowsworldtoday.com/space/solar-storm-hits-mars-and-highlights-risks-for-future-missions/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Former NASA scientist reveals they detected life on Mars in the 1970s but dismissed it(00:01:05) Solar Storm Hits Mars and Highlights Risks for Future Missions

Diehard Moss on Mars, Huge Scar on Volcano Discovered

Chinese scientists find a diehard moss that might survive and thrive on Mars. ESA's Mars Express mission discovers a huge scar on a Mars volcano. Join us as we explore the potential of this resilient moss for terraforming Mars and the mysterious scar on Arsia Mons, providing insights into the geological history of the Red Planet.Sources:https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3268976/could-moss-survive-and-thrive-mars-chinese-study-points-potentialhttps://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/esa-express-mission-discovers-huge-scar-on-mars-volcano/48926/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Chinese scientists find diehard moss that might survive and thrive on Mars(00:02:59) ESA Express mission discovers huge scar on Mars volcano

Moss and Tech: Making Mars Habitable

Desert moss could help make Mars habitable, while Mars-tested tech invented in Utah has 'world-saving' aspirations. Join us as we explore the potential of moss to convert Mars' atmosphere into breathable oxygen and the groundbreaking technology that cracks carbon dioxide into oxygen on the Martian surface. These discoveries have the potential to revolutionize space exploration and address climate change on Earth.Sources:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13591123/Could-plant-make-Mars-habitable-Desert-moss.htmlhttps://kutv.com/news/local/mars-tested-tech-invented-in-utah-has-world-saving-aspirations-nasa-oxeon-energy?photo=1Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Desert moss could help make Mars habitable, study says(00:03:32) Mars tested tech invented in Utah has 'world saving' aspirations