Episodes

Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
A magnetohydrodynamic drive could lead to fuel stations on Mars. NASA seeks industry proposals for commercial services related to Mars exploration. Join Simply Politics as we delve into the cutting-edge advancements in Mars exploration, from innovative propulsion systems to potential commercial partnerships. Our viewers will be captivated by the possibilities of sustainable human settlements on Mars and the role of private industry in shaping the future of space travel.Sources:https://phys.org/news/2024-01-magnetohydrodynamic-fuel-stations-mars.htmlhttps://www.militaryaerospace.com/commercial-aerospace/article/14304358/nasa-seeks-industry-proposals-for-commercial-services-related-to-mars-explorationOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) A magnetohydrodynamic drive could lead to fuel stations on Mars(00:03:26) NASA seeks industry proposals for commercial services related to Mars exploration

Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Remembering Ingenuity's historic flights on Mars as NASA's first aircraft to perform powered, controlled flight on another planet concludes its mission. Scientists say there's a chance NASA's rover has found life on Mars with exciting findings from the Perseverance mission. Join us as we explore the achievements of Ingenuity and the potential discovery of extraterrestrial life, sparking discussions about the future of space exploration.Sources:https://www.therobotreport.com/remembering-ingenuitys-historic-flights-on-mars/https://www.tweaktown.com/news/95930/scientists-say-theres-chance-nasas-rover-has-found-life-on-mars/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Remembering Ingenuity's historic flights on Mars(00:02:48) Scientists say there's a chance NASA's rover has found life on Mars

Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
NASA's Perseverance rover discovers conclusive evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, shedding light on the planet's past habitability. Plus, a groundbreaking magnetohydrodynamic drive could revolutionize spacecraft propulsion and enable fuel stations on Mars. Stay tuned to learn more about these exciting developments in Mars exploration.Sources:https://www.businesstoday.in/visualstories/news/water-lakes-and-possible-life-mars-had-it-all-nasas-perseverance-rover-shows-conclusive-evidence-94622-30-01-2024https://www.universetoday.com/165398/a-magnetohydrodynamic-drive-could-lead-to-fuel-stations-on-mars/

Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Excitement builds for finding life on Mars after Perseverance rover's ground-penetrating radar discovery. NASA may soon find signs of life on Mars following new evidence. Our viewers will be captivated by the potential implications of these discoveries and the possibility of finding evidence of past life on the Red Planet.Sources:https://scitechdaily.com/excitement-builds-for-finding-life-on-mars-after-perseverance-rovers-ground-penetrating-radar-discovery/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13020825/NASA-finding-signs-life-Mars-Perseverance-rover.html

Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
NASA's Perseverance rover confirms the presence of an ancient lake on Mars, raising the possibility of finding signs of past life. Meanwhile, after an incredible three-year mission, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter comes to an end. Also, new evidence suggests a large water ice supply near Mars' equator, opening up exciting opportunities for future exploration. Our viewers will be captivated by these groundbreaking discoveries and their implications for our understanding of Mars.Sources:https://cosmosmagazine.com/space/astronomy/mars-ancient-lake-perseverance-rover/https://comicbook.com/irl/news/nasa-ingenuity-mars-helicopter-mission-over/https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/new-evidence-suggests-large-water-ice-supply-near-mars-equator/7458018.htmlhttps://www.dailynews.lk/2024/01/29/world/369899/perseverance-rover-confirms-presence-of-ancient-lake-on-mars/

Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Scientists discover a two-mile deep water reservoir on Mars, potentially enough to cover the planet. NASA's Ingenuity helicopter concludes its historic mission after sustaining rotor damage. Plus, Mars rover data confirms ancient lake sediments and raises questions about the planet's past habitability.Sources:https://local12.com/news/offbeat/scientists-discover-martian-water-reservoir-thats-two-miles-deep-enough-cover-planet-science-space-planets-mars-universe-astronauts-rover-observations-confused-researchers-ice-liquid-spacecrathttps://fl360aero.com/detail/nasa-s-historic-ingenuity-helicopter-suffered-rotor-damage-on-72nd-flight-ended-its-3-year-mars-mission/1614https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8500648/mars-rover-data-confirms-ancient-lake-sediments/https://www.wisn.com/article/nasas-little-helicopter-on-mars-has-logged-its-last-flight/46558708

Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Mars Perseverance Rover confirms ancient lake bed, possible evidence of life. Huge polygons on Mars hint its equator may once have been frozen. Plus, NASA's Mars helicopter retires after almost 3 years on the planet. Also, the adventures of Ingenuity on Mars come to an end.Sources:https://www.zenger.news/2024/01/26/mars-perseverance-rover-confirms-ancient-lake-bed-possible-evidence-of-life/https://www.snexplores.org/article/mars-polygon-patterns-equator-climatehttps://www.tspr.org/2024-01-26/nasas-mars-helicopter-retires-after-almost-3-years-on-the-planethttps://en.softonic.com/articles/the-adventures-of-ingenuity-on-mars-come-to-an-end

Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has concluded its groundbreaking mission on Mars, marking a historic achievement as the first aircraft to perform a powered, controlled flight on another planet. Meanwhile, new findings from the Chinese rover Zhurong suggest that Mars' equator may have once been frozen, challenging our understanding of Mars' climate history and raising questions about the planet's potential for past habitability.Sources:https://thedebrief.org/ingenuity-helicopter-ends-its-historic-mars-mission-as-nasa-reveals-what-finally-grounded-the-first-aircraft-to-fly-on-another-planet/https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/nasas-martian-helicopter-ingenuity-stops-flying-due-to-rotor-damagehttps://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/nasa-ingenuity-mars-helicopter-final-flighthttps://www.snexplores.org/article/mars-polygon-patterns-equator-climate

Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
A recent discovery by the European Space Agency's Mars Express mission has revealed the presence of an enormous amount of water ice buried beneath Mars' equator. The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover continues to provide groundbreaking insights into the Martian atmosphere. NASA's proposed Mars Aerial and Ground Intelligent Explorer (MAGGIE) is set to revolutionize our exploration of the Red Planet. Future Mars helicopters could explore lava tubes. Our viewers will be captivated by these latest discoveries and their implications for the potential habitability of Mars.Sources:https://www.space.com/mars-water-ice-equator-frozen-oceanhttps://astrobiology.com/2024/01/mars-2020-perseverance-rover-studies-of-the-martian-atmosphere-over-jezero-from-pressure-measurements.htmlhttps://www.indiatvnews.com/science/nasa-s-new-concept-envisions-solar-powered-aircraft-for-mars-exploration-2024-01-23-913190https://www.universetoday.com/165166/future-mars-helicopters-could-explore-lava-tubes/

Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Mars has enough water that could fill the Red Sea on Earth. New source found beneath the surface of Mars's Medusae Fossae Formation. Astronomers make a groundbreaking discovery of four kilometers of ice under the equator on Mars. NASA's proposed Mars Aerial and Ground Intelligent Explorer (MAGGIE) is set to revolutionize our exploration of the Red Planet.Sources:https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/european-probe-finds-new-source-of-water-on-mars-that-could-fill-earths-red-sea-2492935-2024-01-24https://explorersweb.com/?p=92512https://scitechdaily.com/mars-express-reveals-hidden-ice-reserves-at-marss-equator/https://www.indiatvnews.com/science/nasa-s-new-concept-envisions-solar-powered-aircraft-for-mars-exploration-2024-01-23-913190