• Mars’ moon Phobos is slowly disintegrating

    ByDrupad Kanakia

    The long shallow grooves on Phobos are likely early signs of structural damage. Scientists now believe that Phobos is not solid but instead is a pile of rubble covered by a thick layer of dust which makes it look solid. Scientists expect the moon to be pulled apart…

  • NASA tests communication scenarios for Near-Earth Asteroids

    ByChillymanjaro

    NASA’s Desert Research and Technology Studies (RATS) team has commenced testing communication scenarios for near-Earth asteroids. The RATS team also evaluates technology, human-robotic systems and extravehicular equipment in the high desert near Flagstaff,…