InSight Mars Lander Nov. 26, 2018, the InSight Mars Lander will be making its descent on the surface of Mars – but not alone. The presence of 2.5 million earthlings will accompany the Martian exploratory mission as it encounters the “seven minutes of terror” upon landing. In 2015, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) invited the public … Continue reading Are you heading to Mars?
New Film: Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project For all of our movie and film fans, there is a new project that we are not only excited to see, but we are also excited to tell you about! Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project, directed by Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson and produced by … Continue reading New Film
Very soon Elysium Planitia, Mars, will be the home of NASA’s latest Martian exploratory mission: InSight (Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport). Nov. 26, 2018, InSight is expected to land on the surface of Mars to begin its mission of giving the Red Planet its first in-depth ‘checkup’ since its formation 4.5 … Continue reading InSight: Landing Countdown
Robinson Family Meets Sy Smith Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, the Robinson Family had the pleasure of meeting the “Queen of Underground Soul” Sy Smith, and presented her with an InSight Mars Lander boarding pass. Sy Smith is a critically acclaimed and Emmy nominated singer-songwriter with a musical catalog of five albums. She is also the granddaughter … Continue reading Sy Smith
Aretha Franklin Like many around the world, the Robinson Family Aerospace Mission is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Aretha Franklin. We would like to express our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones as well as celebrate a life that has touched so many throughout her career. With close to 50 … Continue reading Aretha Franklin
Lake on Mars In the past, scientists have discovered volcanoes, canyon systems, methane, streambeds, lava plains, transient eddies, snowfall, planet ensconcing dust storms and more on Mars. Recently, scientists have revealed that they have discovered a 12-mile-wide lake on the Red Planet. This discovery not only further demonstrates Mars’s semblance to Earth, but it also … Continue reading Lake on Mars
The Red Planet is back, and it will be the closest it’s ever been in 15 years! From July 27 to July 30, Mars will appear at its brightest in our night sky. Every 15 to 17 years, Mars makes a close approach to Earth, making the iron rusting planet easier to see with the … Continue reading Mars is Coming, Again!
Announcement: Art Showcase Extended The May Celebration: Art Showcase has been extended from May 31 to November 26, 2018, the projected landing date for the InSight Mars Lander. Since the beginning of our May Celebration of the Phoenix Mars Lander, the Robinson Family Aerospace Mission has been actively following Phoenix’s sister mission, InSight, as it … Continue reading Showcase Extended
From May 1-31, the Robinson Family Aerospace Mission celebrated the Phoenix Mars Lander’s 10th anniversary on Mars. Throughout the month of May, we have shared interesting facts and details about the Phoenix mission, tracked the launch of InSight, and launched our May Celebration Art Showcase. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us … Continue reading MAY CELEBRATION: Special Thanks
10 Years on Mars. On May 25, 2008, at 23:53:44 UTC, NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander touched down on Green Valley, Vastitas Borealis, Mars. Today, May 25, 2018, marks 10 years since the awe-inspiring, nail-biting landing of the Phoenix. The Robinson Family Aerospace Mission is proud to present 10 Years on Mars, a visual walk through of … Continue reading DAY 25: 10 YEARS ON MARS
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