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Mars Society Responds to Bush Space Initiative (Jan 24, 2004)
In a major policy paper, the Mars Society speaks out in support of Bush's new space initiative. However, the Society notes that the real decision about going back to the Moon and on to Mars won't happen until 2009.
"Human Beings Are Headed Into The Cosmos" (Jan 14, 2004)
U.S. President George W. Bush today announced a new vision for human space exploration including the development of a new Crew Exploration Vehicle and a return to the Moon by 2020, most likely around 2015.
Spirit Will Head for the Hills (Jan 13, 2004)
Today, Spirit's mission team announced the plan for the rover's traverse after it leaves the lander, late tomorrow night. The nearest crater and a hill complex to the east are among its long-term targets.
Back To the Moon, On To Mars (Jan 10, 2004)
The Bush Administration will announce on Wednesday a new vision for human space exploration meant to galvanize NASA, and finally bring the U.S. out of low earth orbit for the first time since the last Apollo mission in 1972.
Dust Storms Mounting (Dec 16, 2003)
Astronomers have spotted several localized dust storms brewing in Mars's northern hemisphere. These are currently combining to form a regional dust storm. They could further bloom into a global storm, affecting communications and solar power generation for the three upcoming Mars missions.
Bush May Announce Return to the Moon (Dec 5, 2003)
The Bush Administration is currently receiving major press coverage about a potential announcement of a return to the Moon.
After the release of the final report of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board, NASA is focusing on the return to flight of the Space Shuttle fleet and the development of an Orbital Space Plane. But, are there even larger plans in the works to transform this nation's space program and catapult it towards greater goals?
April Fools: Bill Gates to Lead New Private Mars Effort (Apr 1, 2003)
A MARSNEWS.COM EXCLUSIVE: New Private Foundation To Send Humans To Mars. Our harmless prank for April Fool's Day 2003.
Did NASA Prove Their Own Fraud In Cydonia Releases? (Nov 8, 2002)
In their rush to release the first night-time infrared image of Cydonia, did NASA shoot themselves in the foot regarding previous releases?
Two Faces on Mars? (Oct 1, 2002)
Mark Easter of EasterFilms.com elaborates on his opinion that Hoagland's face was placed in the July 25th image given to Keith Laney in an effort to discredit Hoagland.
Whither Phobos 2? (Sep 30, 2002)
MarsNews.com has undertaken a study of the 1988-89 Phobos 2 mission, prompted by our desire to confirm the recently highlighted IR data of the Hydraote Chaos region -- allegedly showing city-like terrain. We have confirmed that image, and have apparently opened a "Pandora's Box" in the process.
Anatomy of a "Bamf" (Sep 30, 2002)
Part 3 in our investigation of the controversy surrounding THEMIS images of Cydonia released in 2002, and the actions of people back here on Earth.
NASA/ASU: Possibility of Liquid Water On Surface (Sep 27, 2002)
In today's release from the NASA/ASU/THEMIS team, an image showing the floor of the Hellas Basin, there is this apparently "low-key" announcement of liquid water. Later, the image caption is changed!
NASA Planning 2018 Mars Mission Under NExT (Sep 26, 2002)
Long in the planning stages, it seems the next-generation NASA Exploration Team (NExT) effort is finally coming to light. The first step is the establishment of an "L1 Gateway" space station 85% of the way to the moon, currently scheduled around the year 2012.
RSC Energia Has Plan For 2014 Manned Mission (Sep 25, 2002)
While NASA is struggling to keep their unmanned robotic Mars program on track, news is coming out of Russia that efforts are underway to land cosmonauts on the Red Planet well before their previously announced goal of a manned landing in the year 2020.
Mars: Planet of War, Planet of Secrecy (Sep 22, 2002)
MarsNews.com contributor Robert H. Williams, editor of CommonSenseCentral.com, provides an overview of the "Face on Mars" controversy. Williams lost his teaching position due to his advocacy of anomalies at Cydonia and other locations.
NASA May Delay or Cancel 2003 Rover Missions (Sep 16, 2002)
NASA/JPL is reportedly considering the cancellation or delay (until possibly 2008) of the twin Mars Exploration Rovers.
Various comments on our coverage of the THEMIS-Cydonia controversy, which began with the article "Did NASA Fake Data to Hide Mars Anomalies?" on August 30, 2002.
Update: Did NASA Fake Data To Hide Mars Anomalies? (Sep 10, 2002)
We are continuing to uncover more details about this issue. So far, NASA's response to this controversy is that "there is no controversy" and that the low-resolution images on the THEMIS webserver are the only ones acquired by Odyssey.
Did NASA Fake Data To Hide Mars Anomalies? (Aug 30, 2002)
Did NASA post low-resolution, noisy data on a Mars Odyssey mission website, while knowingly withholding the "real" data?
Russia Plans to Put a Cosmonaut on Mars by 2020 (Apr 20, 2001)
Russia announced their desire to send human beings to Mars, and that they will begin detailed planning to do so immediately.
MarsNews.com wins Popular Science "50 Best of the Web" Award (Oct 12, 1999)
MarsNews.com has been named as a member of Popular Science's 50 Best of the Web, a award given to the best Science and Tecnology websites.
House Approves NASA Budget Cuts (Jul 30, 1999)
The budget approved yesterday by a House subcommittee threatens most of NASA's science programs, including its robotic Mars exploration program.
Space Anniversaries in July (Jul 11, 1999)
The month of July boasts two special anniversaries for space events. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human being to set foot on the Moon, and on July 4, 1997, the Mars Pathfinder robotic lander mission symbolized America's return to Mars.
NASA Funding Threatened for Mars Surveyor 2003 (May 5, 1999)
NASA is considering delaying or canceling the Mars Sample Return mission because of a lack of funding by the Clinton Administration.
Mars News Web Site Launched (Apr 25, 1999)
Original Mars Society press release for the launch of MarsNews.com.
Mars Global Surveyor Achieves Mapping Orbit (Feb 24, 1999)
The Mars Global Surveyor mission has finally entered into a mapping orbit after completing a successful campaign of aerobraking.
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