Exploration of Mars

SANUWAVE Announces Collaboration with NASA for the Mitigation of Bacterial Biofilms Formed in the Water Processor Assembly used on International Space Station (ISS) and for Future Moon Base and Mars Colony

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Spaceflight, Outer space, Human missions to Mars, Exploration of Mars, Discovery and exploration of the Solar System, Exploration of the Moon, Colonization of Mars, Mars Society, Science fiction, International Space Station, Lunar outpost, NASA

The closed loop Water Recovery System (WRS) is essential for the ISS and any Lunar Base or Mars Colony, to provide sufficient water supply for their human inhabitants.

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  • The closed loop Water Recovery System (WRS) is essential for the ISS and any Lunar Base or Mars Colony, to provide sufficient water supply for their human inhabitants.
  • Many different technologies have been proposed as solutions to provide nearly total water recovery for long duration space craft missions.
  • SANUWAVE is proud to announce that it was selected as one of the companies that can help with the mitigation of the bacterial biofilms formed inside the WRS.
  • This is why the WRS is crucial to the future success of NASA missions to Moon and Mars.

NASA to Brief Early Science from Perseverance Mars Rover

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Spaceflight, Outer space, Spacecraft, Mars rovers, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Perseverance, Exploration of Mars, Mars, Rover, NASA, Planetary Instrument for X-Ray Lithochemistry, Mars sample-return mission

WASHINGTON, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NASA will hold a virtual media briefing at 1 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 21, to discuss early science results from the agency's Perseverance Mars rover and its preparations to collect the first-ever Martian samples for planned return to Earth.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NASA will hold a virtual media briefing at 1 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 21, to discuss early science results from the agency's Perseverance Mars rover and its preparations to collect the first-ever Martian samples for planned return to Earth.
  • The briefing will originate from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, where the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission is managed.
  • It will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website and livestream on multiple agency social media platforms, including JPL's YouTube and Facebook channels.
  • The Mars 2020 Perseverance mission is part of NASA's Moon to Mars exploration approach, which includes Artemis missions to the Moon that will help prepare for human exploration of the Red Planet.

The Official Mars Token’s Debut Lighted Up NYC’s Times Square

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Articles, Human missions to Mars, Exploration of Mars, Technology, Science and technology, Decentralization, Colonization of Mars, Mars Society, Science fiction, Blockchain, Mars, Token

This iconic billboard is positioned at 7 Times Square, which is one of the most prominent focal points within Times Square.

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  • This iconic billboard is positioned at 7 Times Square, which is one of the most prominent focal points within Times Square.
  • Advertising the listing of Official Mars Token on BitMart profoundly signifies the globalization of this project.
  • As a decentralized blockchain-based payment system, the Official Mars Token is made to provide an interplanetary payment solution for a permanent settlement on Mars.
  • The Official Mars Token is made to provide an interplanetary payment solution for a permanent settlement on Mars.

Maven Hires Dr. Neel Shah, A Leader In Maternal Health, As Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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NEW YORK, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Maven, the largest virtual clinic for women's and family health, today announced that it has hired Dr. Neel Shah, MD, MPP, FACOG, as Chief Medical Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Maven, the largest virtual clinic for women's and family health, today announced that it has hired Dr. Neel Shah, MD, MPP, FACOG, as Chief Medical Officer.
  • A globally recognized expert in designing solutions that improve health care, Dr. Shah brings deep experience as a physician, professor and social entrepreneur to Maven.
  • "Joining Maven presents a unique opportunity for me to build the healthcare system I've been evangelizing for 15 years", said Dr. Neel Shah.
  • As Maven's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shah will lead the clinical product strategy underpinning Maven's new care model for women's and family health.

Maven Acquires The Spun and Raises $20 Million in Equity

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Publishing, Sports, Communications, Social media, General Sports, Exploration of Mars, Mars, Spaceflight, MAVEN, Ross Levinsohn, MAVEN, Sports Illustrated

Concurrent with the acquisition, Maven completed a $20 million equity financing with new and existing institutional investors, including Hunt Technology Ventures and Invenire Capital.

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  • Concurrent with the acquisition, Maven completed a $20 million equity financing with new and existing institutional investors, including Hunt Technology Ventures and Invenire Capital.
  • The acquisition of The Spun significantly expands our sports offerings for consumers, commented Ross Levinsohn, Maven and Sports Illustrated Chief Executive Officer.
  • Maven will integrate The Spun and utilize the proven Maven platform to effectively monetize traffic, increase direct selling capabilities and reach a wider audience.
  • The Spun reaches 15 million unique readers per month and focuses on the social media aspect of the industry.

Miniature Linear Stage on Mars Rover Helps Provide Precision Focus Control for SuperCam

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Spaceflight, Mars rovers, Spacecraft, Exploration of Mars, Transducers, Mars Exploration Program, Electrical phenomena, Energy conversion, Piezoelectricity, Mars, Perseverance, Commercial off-the-shelf

AUBURN, Mass., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Precision motion control and nano-positioning industry leader, PI , plays a key role in distance targeting of geological samples for testing by the Mars rover, Perseverance.

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  • AUBURN, Mass., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Precision motion control and nano-positioning industry leader, PI , plays a key role in distance targeting of geological samples for testing by the Mars rover, Perseverance.
  • This is the second time PI precision motion equipment has traveled the long distance to our neighboring planet.
  • The rover, Curiosity, has relied on PI's patented PICMA piezoelectric transducers and an another motorized focusing stage since first landing in 2012.
  • This specialized variant of the commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) stage passed all preflight tests and validated the cost-containment strategy of leveraging COTS designs.

Students to Sign and Speak to NASA, ESA Astronauts in Orbit

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Spaceflight, Exploration of the Moon, Orion, Exploration of Mars, Discovery and exploration of the Solar System, Outer space, Space exploration, Artemis program, NASA, Human mission to Mars, Astronaut

b"WASHINGTON, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Space-savvy students from across the nation who are deaf, blind, hearing and visually impaired and their mentors will have a unique opportunity this week to connect with astronauts aboard the International Space Station .

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  • b"WASHINGTON, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Space-savvy students from across the nation who are deaf, blind, hearing and visually impaired and their mentors will have a unique opportunity this week to connect with astronauts aboard the International Space Station .
  • Media interested in covering the event should contact Anna Voelker at: 412-303-7317 or [email protected] .\nLinking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance, and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
  • Through NASA's Artemis program , the agency will return astronauts to the Moon, with eventual human exploration of Mars.
  • Inspiring the next generation of explorers the Artemis Generation ensures America will continue to lead in space exploration and discovery.\nFollow America's Moon to Mars exploration at:\n"

Texas, Minnesota, Ohio Students to Hear from Astronauts in Space

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Space exploration, Astronaut, Exploration of Mars, Human missions to Mars

b"WASHINGTON, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from several states across the nation will have an opportunity next week to hear from astronauts aboard the International Space Station .

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  • b"WASHINGTON, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from several states across the nation will have an opportunity next week to hear from astronauts aboard the International Space Station .
  • Oak Ridge Elementary's third graders have been engaged in an in-depth unit of space study in anticipation of the event.
  • SciAccess and OSU Astronomy have partnered to create Zenith, a mentorship program for students with visual and hearing impairment who are passionate about space.
  • Inspiring the next generation of explorers the Artemis Generation ensures America will continue to lead in space exploration and discovery.\nFollow America's Moon to Mars exploration at:\n"

New York Students to Hear from NASA Astronauts on Space Station

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Spaceflight, Exploration of the Moon, Orion, Exploration of Mars, NASA, Artemis program, Space exploration, Human mission to Mars, Astronaut, Lunar outpost, Space policy of the United States

b"WASHINGTON, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from New York will have an opportunity this week to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station .

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  • b"WASHINGTON, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from New York will have an opportunity this week to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station .
  • Teachers interested in registering for the virtual conference should visit:\nLinking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance, and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
  • Through NASA's Artemis program , the agency will return astronauts to the Moon, with eventual human exploration of Mars.
  • Inspiring the next generation of explorers the Artemis Generation ensures America will continue to lead in space exploration and discovery.\nFollow America's Moon to Mars exploration at:\n"

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter to Begin New Demonstration Phase

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Friday, April 30, 2021
Spaceflight, Outer space, Space science, United States, NASA people, Ingenuity, Exploration of Mars, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mars, Dave Lavery

Having proven that powered, controlled flight is possibleon the Red Planet, the Ingenuity experiment will soon embark on a new operations demonstration phase, exploring how aerial scouting and other functions could benefit future exploration of Mars and other worlds.\nThis new phase will begin after the helicopter completes its next two flights.

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  • Having proven that powered, controlled flight is possibleon the Red Planet, the Ingenuity experiment will soon embark on a new operations demonstration phase, exploring how aerial scouting and other functions could benefit future exploration of Mars and other worlds.\nThis new phase will begin after the helicopter completes its next two flights.
  • Until then, Ingenuity will be in a transitional phase that includes its fourth and fifth forays into Mars\' crimson skies.
  • "\nThe Ingenuity Mars Helicopter was built by JPL, which also manages this technology demonstration project for NASA Headquarters.
  • Lockheed Space in designed and manufactured the Mars Helicopter Delivery System .\nAt NASA Headquarters, Dave Lavery is the program executive for the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter.