MAVEN orbit insertion – watching live with students
It was already a night in Europe, but we all met in the Department of Avionics just for one reason. To watch the live event of the MAVEN orbit insertion.
Computer simulations in space and planetary exploration systems development
Planetary exploration systems and space probes are always working in very extreme environments. When considering this environment and other conditions that will have a significant effect on the functionality and reliability of space probes...
Natural influences on Mars navigation systems
The functionality of possible future satellite navigation solutions on Mars will depend on a wide spectrum of natural influences. One of the most important influences is the planet’s ionosphere and the environment in the...
Chaos on Mars and its beauty
Beautiful streamlined islands and narrow gorges were carved by fast-flowing water pounding through a small, plateau region near the southeastern margin of the vast Vallis Marineris canyon system.
Amazing presentation of MAVEN mission
Enjoy the very nice and amazing presentation of NASA’s MAVEN mission to Mars by Bruce Jakosky, principal investigator in this mission.
Earth and Moon from Mars by Curiosity
This view of the twilight sky and Martian horizon was taken by NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover.
Curiosity looking at dry lake
Curiosity during her traveling to mountain Aeolis Mons has stopped at the ancient dry lake.