3 stories tagged #JPL

  1. Lasers in Lunar Craters Could Power Moon GPS Navigation
    tech

    Lasers in Lunar Craters Could Power Moon GPS Navigation

    NASA JPL and NIST propose placing ultra-stable lasers in the Moon's dark craters to enable precise navigation and timing for future missions.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. NASA's Next Mars Helicopter Rotors Break the Sound Barrier in Tests
    tech

    NASA's Next Mars Helicopter Rotors Break the Sound Barrier in Tests

    NASA's new Mars helicopter rotors passed Mach 1 in simulated Martian atmosphere tests, clearing the path for the SkyFall mission set to launch in 2028.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. NASA Rover Finds Unprecedented Organic Molecule Diversity on Mars
    world

    NASA Rover Finds Unprecedented Organic Molecule Diversity on Mars

    NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered the most diverse collection of organic molecules on Mars to date, including seven never-before-seen compounds, offering new insights into the Red Planet's potential for ancient life.

    last mo. 2 min read