NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
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NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
The orbits of six planets will bring them to the same side of the sun to create a "planetary parade" in early June.
The minimum distance between Mars and Earth is about 34 million miles, according to NASA.
Up until Friday, all images seen of the planet were technically of its past.
After becoming the first machine to fly in Mars' thin atmosphere, Ingenuity continues to set records on the red planet.
The microphone picked up 308 dust pings as the dust devil whipped by, the study's author said.
"Dec. 7 brings one of those magical moments when the sky changes dramatically before your very eyes," NASA said.
The European Space Agency released images of a cloud on Mars that reached up to 1,118 miles long.
Following pledge to be the first beer on Mars, Budweiser deploys third experiment for microgravity beer research
In our solar system family, Mars is Earth's next-of-kin, the next-door relative that has captivated humans for millennia. The attraction is sure to grow with Monday's arrival of a NASA lander named InSight.
The longest total lunar eclipse of the century arrives Friday night, showcasing a blood moon for most of the Eastern Hemisphere.
New Mars discoveries are advancing the case for possible life on the red planet, past or even present.
NASA is going to Mars again, this time with the first spaceship dedicated to digging deep below the surface to find out what's shaking on the red planet.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says if things go according to plan people will be on Mars just nine years from now.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says if things go according to plan people will be on Mars just nine years from now.
Right now, Mars is about 48 million miles from us, coming ever closer until May 30, when the red planet passes within 46.8 million miles.
There's lots of talk on social media Monday afternoon about a woman on Mars.
A Macomb County company is developing a cleaning product that will be used on NASA's mission to Mars.
So how's everybody doing in the snow globe that is Michigan on this fine frigid Monday? Another polar vortex headed our way, so warm up with these fascinating bits of technology and science...
Retired Capt. James Lovell says America's priorities have changed when it comes to the space program.
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Michigan is going back to the Sweet 16 a year after a 24-loss season, using Roddy Gayle's surge to beat Texas A&M 91-79 in the NCAA Tournament.
Grace VanSlooten had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Michigan State beat Harvard 64-50 in the women's NCAA Tournament.
Organizers of Saturday's cross-border rally said their core message is to save democracy.
The items were recovered after an investigation that was sparked by multiple reports of vehicle break-ins in West Bloomfield in February.
Spencer Dinwiddie scored a season-high 31 points.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the White House has sparked protests nationwide, including in Southeast Michigan.
Organizers of Saturday's cross-border rally said their core message is to save democracy.
The alleged robberies happened at banks in Sterling Heights and Lathrup Village.
The items were recovered after an investigation that was sparked by multiple reports of vehicle break-ins in West Bloomfield in February.
Michigan is going back to the Sweet 16 a year after a 24-loss season, using Roddy Gayle's surge to beat Texas A&M 91-79 in the NCAA Tournament.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the White House has sparked protests nationwide, including in Southeast Michigan.
Automotive experts believe the buyouts are a cost-cutting move by reducing the workforce.
About 50 cars and trucks that are part of Ford's Heritage Fleet are on display in Dearborn, Michigan.
The Trump administration has imposed a 24% tariff on Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on China.
AAA says the most expensive gas prices in the state can be found in Ann Arbor ($3.13), Metro Detroit ($3.11) and Jackson ($3.08).
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
Sterling State Park in Monroe County will not host a fireworks show on Michigan's Lake Erie shoreline this summer.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
A former employee of rapper and songwriter Eminem is accused of stealing and selling unreleased music from the artist's studio.
Detroit's Corktown welcomed more than 80,000 people for the 67th annual St. Patrick's Parade Sunday afternoon.
Organizers of Saturday's cross-border rally said their core message is to save democracy.
Police announced the arrests of two suspects accused in the Friday shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Both face murder charges.
George Foreman, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion, competed between 1967 and 1997.
A 25% tariff on imported vehicles and vehicle parts from Canada and Mexico is set to take effect on April 2.
A total of 532,000 migrants from from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela entered the U.S. under the CHNV policy.
The Livingston County Health Department and Livingston County Mental Health reported six overdoses in the county in just three days.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
PepsiCo will acquire healthier soda brand Poppi as it strives to diversify into soda and snack offerings.
Dr. Celine Gounder explains how poor dental care can potentially increasing your risk of developing other health conditions.
Michigan is going back to the Sweet 16 a year after a 24-loss season, using Roddy Gayle's surge to beat Texas A&M 91-79 in the NCAA Tournament.
Grace VanSlooten had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Michigan State beat Harvard 64-50 in the women's NCAA Tournament.
Spencer Dinwiddie scored a season-high 31 points.
Jobe is expected to join AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, Jack Flaherty, Reese Olson and Casey Mize.
The No. 5 seed Wolverines (26-9) face the No. 4 seed Texas A&M Aggies (23-10) at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
It's a conversation about the first weeks of the Trump administration and its impact on Michigan.
Newly elected Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. discussed his party and its future on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A career path tied to EVs and clean energy is opening a little wider for some Metro Detroiters.
As the legalized cannabis industry surpassed the $10 billion sales mark in the state since 2019, it's a look at what's ahead for this booming sector.
Judge Keith, who died in 2019 at the age of 96, issued numerous landmark rulings that championed equality and civil rights.
See why a federal judge has rebuked the Trump administration for ignoring his order to turn planes around midflight.
In a show of solidarity, protestors on both sides of the Detroit River came together Saturday to rally against the Trump Administration.
Detroit Pistons guard Ron Holland stopped by Cutz Lounge Saturday to help launch an award-winning early literacy program encouraging kids to read for fun.
One of the largest Arab-American nonprofits in America is teaming up with members of a local union to make care packages for Southwest Detroit families impacted by February’s water main break.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the White House has sparked protests nationwide, including in Southeast Michigan.