 Simulating life on Mars - in the Israeli desertIsrael has launched lunar probe, hoping to become fourth country to land on celestial body. Now, Israel slowly turns eyes toward Mars. Israel to host 2020 International Mars AnalogueIsrael's D-Mars program firing on all cylinders, now Israel chosen as venue for international initiative for Mars mission in our lifetime. Life on Mars? Large body of liquid water found on Red PlanetScientists announce discovery of 12 mile wide underground lake of liquid water on Mars, say other bodies of water possible. Mars recalls chocolate bars in IsraelAfter bits of plastic found in Snickers in Germany, chocolate maker recalls bars from same Dutch factory in 55 countries. NASA Finds Flowing Water on MarsLong, dark streaks appearing seasonally lead scientists to suspect that Mars has more potential for life than originally thought. India Becomes Fourth Nation With Mars SatelliteMars Orbiter Mission on Wednesday makes India first nation to complete entry on first try, and first Asian nation to the Red Planet. Fatwa: Muslims Can't Travel to MarsMuslim clerics have issued a religious ruling (“fatwa”) forbidding any Muslim from traveling to Mars; anyone who does may end up in hell NASA Rover Finds Conditions Suited to Life on MarsAn analysis of a Mars rock sample by the Curiosity rover has unveiled minerals that are the building blocks of life, NASA said Tuesday. New Pictures of Mars Landscape Similar to NegevMars or the Negev? NASA releases new pictures of “Mt. Sharp, Mars,” which show rugged hills and canyons amazingly similar to the Negev. Israeli Refrigerator Goes to Mars with NASANASA’s Curiosity rover, currently taking pictures on Mars, is using a refrigerator developed and manufactured in northern Israel. Photos: Welcome to MarsCuriosity photos from Mars show “Mount Sharp,” 3.4 miles high. NASA scientists call the descent and landing a “miracle of engineering.” Is There Life on Mars? Don't Bet Against ItWhat does Judaism have to say about the possibility that there is life on Mars? Landing on Mars after ‘Seven Minutes of Terror’The Mars science rover Curiosity landed on the Martian surface Monday after passing through what NASA called “seven minutes of terror.” NASA Launches Mars Rover 'Curiosity'Amid the global economic downturn NASA is sending a $2.5 billion dollar rover to Mars in search of inhabitants that may have supported life. |
