By Leo Farrell, Senior Writer, Red Planet Bound Landing a craft on Mars is one of the most scientifically advanced feats of engineering humanity has ever pulled off. A handful of rovers have touched down, and these successes, along with modern efforts like the Artemis II mission, signify the leaps and bounds researchers have made in forging resilient spacecraft. Eventually, a human will set foot on the red planet because of a next-generation machine, thanks to the years of research… READ MORE >
Topic Area: Artemis II
By Lou Farrell, Senior Writer, Red Planet Bound There has been a recently-renewed focus on lunar exploration as of late, best exemplified by the Artemis II mission, which began on April 1, 2026 and lasted nine days. The mission garnered worldwide interest and acclaim. On a surface level, one can understand the appeal of prioritizing lunar exploration, as the Moon provides a controlled environment near Earth for testing technologies and strategies under real space conditions. Thankfully, that same factor also… READ MORE >