River lifespans revealed on Titan and ancient Mars

An ancient river delta flowing into the Jezero crater of Mars.

Mars and Saturn’s moon Titan share a common scientific interest: the two worlds boast river channels similar to those of our planet. Teyonah Parris and John Boyega on working with Jamie Foxx | io9 Interview Though Mars’ water supplies dried up long ago, Titan’s rivers of liquid methane and ethane still flow across the moon’s … Read more

This NASA probe has revealed breathtaking views of the moon for 14 years. How long will it last?

Round and round: NASA’s veteran Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has been circling the moon since it first entered lunar orbit in June 2009. Over the 14 years since its launch, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft has produced proven images and data that have transformed our understanding of Earth’s celestial neighbor. While the old craft remains … Read more

This NASA probe has revealed breathtaking views of the moon for 14 years. How long will it last?

a small spacecraft orbiting the moon

a small spacecraft orbiting the moon Round and round: NASA’s veteran Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has been circling the moon since it first entered lunar orbit in June 2009. Over the 14 years since its launch, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft has produced proven images and data that have transformed our understanding of Earth’s celestial … Read more