Planetary Society Blog for Wednesday 23 December 2015

Planetary Society Blog

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For the first time ever, a Curiosity Mastcam self-portrait from Mars

Posted: 22 Dec 2015 04:17 PM PST
http://www.planetary.org/blogs/emily...-deck-pan.html

In a remarkable and wholly unexpected gift to Curiosity fans, the rover has
just taken the first-ever color Mastcam self-portrait from Mars.

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NASA's Next Mars Mission Delayed for Two Years

Posted: 22 Dec 2015 02:46 PM PST
http://www.planetary.org/blogs/casey...n-delayed.html

A problem with the French space agency's seismometer instrument will delay
NASA's InSight Mars lander by two years.

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December solstice: Viewing Earth's seasonal shifts from space

Posted: 22 Dec 2015 08:12 AM PST
http://www.planetary.org/blogs/emily...-seasonal.html

It's fun to watch the seasons shift from space, and as of this year we have
new ways to do that.