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NASA Psyche will slingshot past Mars at extreme speed for rare metal asteroid mission

NASA Psyche will slingshot past Mars at extreme speed for rare metal asteroid mission

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is making a high-speed practice swing past Mars to harness a gravity boost toward a rare metal asteroid. Named after the target, the robotic explorer will perform a slingshot at about 12,333 mph, snapping thousands of images along the way. The main rendezvous is planned for 2029, turning Mars flyby data into mission-critical prep.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026
Perseverance snaps a 360 panorama on Mars revealing some of the oldest rocks ever seen

Perseverance snaps a 360 panorama on Mars revealing some of the oldest rocks ever seen

NASA’s Perseverance rover has released a stunning 360-degree natural-color panorama from the rim of Jezero Crater, a spot nicknamed “Crocodile Bridge.” Built from 980 photos, the image highlights some of the oldest rocks in the solar system and is expected to sharpen scientists’ understanding of Mars’ early geological past and hidden history.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026

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Mars Rover Curiosity Stuck for Days When a 29 Pound Rock Trapped Its Drill

Mars Rover Curiosity Stuck for Days When a 29 Pound Rock Trapped Its Drill

NASA’s Curiosity rover hit a rare “hostage” scenario on Mars when a massive rock called Atacama became stuck to its drill arm. The sampling mission effectively paused for nearly a week after the drill couldn’t retract or reposition, forcing controllers to wait out the complication before resuming operations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 8 May 2026
Elon Musk sought OpenAI control to fund an 80 billion Mars city plan

Elon Musk sought OpenAI control to fund an 80 billion Mars city plan

In trial testimony, Elon Musk’s pursuit of OpenAI is tied to a far-reaching Mars colonisation ambition. The court heard Musk wanted complete control of OpenAI and looked to raise roughly $80 billion to build a Martian city. With the lawsuit under way, the case could influence how AI companies are governed, while OpenAI signals major computing investments.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
NASA rover reveals a hidden Mars river delta reshaping the planet past and life search

NASA rover reveals a hidden Mars river delta reshaping the planet past and life search

NASA’s Perseverance rover has found a buried river delta beneath Mars, with sediment layers showing water flowed long enough to deposit material repeatedly. Instead of a planet briefly wet in isolated bursts, Mars likely cycled through multiple sustained wet periods. The result rewrites its ancient climate story and strengthens the hunt for past life.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
NASA Curiosity and Perseverance reveal 360 panoramas from opposite Mars sides

NASA Curiosity and Perseverance reveal 360 panoramas from opposite Mars sides

NASA’s Curiosity and Perseverance rovers have shared two stunning 360-degree panoramas captured from opposite sides of Mars. The views stitch together the planet’s violent past, ancient water landscapes, and the lingering mystery of whether microbial life ever took hold. By exploring “time-traveling” layers of history, the rovers aim to narrow where life’s clues might still remain.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 1 May 2026

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Mars viral perfect square was an illusion caused by cliffs lighting and perspective

Mars viral perfect square was an illusion caused by cliffs lighting and perspective

A Mars image that looked like a perfect square from a 2001 NASA flyover sparked speculation about artificial structures. But later, sharper views from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter revealed the “square” was actually an uneven cliff face. The lesson: angles and lighting can turn ordinary terrain into baffling shapes that go viral fast.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
SpaceX ties Elon Musk pay to Mars colony and space data centers in bold new deal

SpaceX ties Elon Musk pay to Mars colony and space data centers in bold new deal

SpaceX’s board has approved a new compensation plan for Elon Musk that links his pay to major, hard-to-reach milestones. The targets include creating a permanent human colony on Mars and running large data centers in space, aligning incentives with the company’s long-term vision. The announcement also signals SpaceX is weighing an initial public offering.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
Geologists Discover Organized Stone Tunnels Hinting at Life Inside Desert Rocks

Geologists Discover Organized Stone Tunnels Hinting at Life Inside Desert Rocks

Geologists studying desert rocks report tiny, highly organized tunnels that appear inconsistent with typical natural geological processes. Instead, chemical traces in the formations point to the possibility that living organisms may have built them. If confirmed, the finding could reshape how scientists understand life in harsh environments and influence future searches for extraterrestrial life on worlds like Mars.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026
Chandrayaan 5 gets heavier lander and longer mission life as ISRO maps Venus Mars space station

Chandrayaan 5 gets heavier lander and longer mission life as ISRO maps Venus Mars space station

ISRO chief says Chandrayaan-4 will focus on bringing lunar samples back, while Chandrayaan-5 is expected to carry a heavier, more robust lander designed for a longer operational life. Beyond the Moon, ISRO is also looking at a Venus mission, a major Mars landing, and aims to have a fully operational space station by 2035, signaling a faster, bolder roadmap.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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NASA Curiosity Finds Rare Organic Molecules on Mars That Expand Life Possibilities

NASA Curiosity Finds Rare Organic Molecules on Mars That Expand Life Possibilities

NASA says its Curiosity rover has detected the most diverse set of organic molecules ever found on Mars, including multiple compounds not previously seen on the planet. The findings come from an ancient rock sample drilled by Curiosity and bolster the case that Mars once had conditions favorable for life, even as researchers stress that this is not direct proof of biology.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Curiosity rover finds proto DNA like molecules on Mars suggesting ancient habitability

Curiosity rover finds proto DNA like molecules on Mars suggesting ancient habitability

NASA’s Curiosity rover has detected more than 20 organic molecules, including structures resembling proto-DNA, in Mars’ Gale Crater. Scientists say the chemistry strengthens evidence that Mars once had environments capable of supporting life. Some of the organics may even have been delivered by meteorites, adding a fresh pathway to how life-building materials could arrive and persist.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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