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Touchdown: Perseverance Lands on Mars
This week's Intelligence Brief covers NASA's ambitious plans to land the Perseverance rover on Mars, its most dangerous landing mission yet.
Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds” Frightened America and ‘Mars Mania’ Was Born
Nothing burned "Mars mania" into our pop culture like Orson Welles and his live radio broadcast of H.G. Wells' "The War of the Worlds."
Humanity’s Enduring Fascination With Mars
Our fascination with Mars has endured for centuries, and recent days have shown that we are closer than ever to unlocking the many mysteries of the Red Planet.
Roboticist Behind Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Says First Flight Is “A Wright Brothers Moment”
The Debrief was given the chance to sit down with NASA’s Jaakko Karras, the roboticist who built the Mars Helicopter Ingenuity.
Did We Find Life on Mars in 1976?
NASA Wasn't Convinced Back Then, But All Subsequent Missions Prove Mars Was Habitable Once
NASA Wasn't Convinced Back Then, But All Subsequent Missions Prove Mars Was Habitable Once
Since 1976, scientists have continuously found hints that Mars is habitable and even harboring forms of life deep under the planet's surface.
Rare Mineral Commonly Found On Mars Turns Up in Antarctic Ice
After boring more than a mile into Antarctic ice, scientists have discovered a mineral rare on Earth that is commonly found on Mars.
Aliens May Pollute and That Will Help Us Find Them
A new study hypothesizes that one of the best ways to find evidence of possible alien technology on exoplanets is to look for their pollution.
The Great Mars Invasion of 2021
An "invasion" of Mars is currently underway... we look at this, the difficulty many past nations have had getting to Mars, and the latest US Navy activities which have led to UFO sightings.
William Shatner Says We’ll Find Life on Mars and That We Are Not Alone
The Debrief sat down with the actor to talk about his TV show, extraterrestrials, and the mysteries he finds compelling.
The Debrief sat down with the actor to talk about his TV show, extraterrestrials, and the mysteries he finds compelling.
The Debrief interviewed the most famous science fiction icons, William Shatner, and his belief that there is life on Mars and that we are not alone.
UAE’s Hope Probe Successfully Enters Mars Orbit Making History in the Process
Everything went right on Tuesday, February 9th, as the UAE joined a small list of nations with its Hope Probe by entering Mars' orbit.
Lockheed’s SR-72 Spy Plane May Be Autonomous and Reach Mach 6
Lockheed-Martin is developing a replacement for the long-retired SR-71 called the SR-72. With a host of upgrades, this plane is still a big mystery.
The Mars Perseverance Rover is Three Weeks Away from the Red Planet.
Perseverence is slated for a February 18, 2021 landing in the Jezero Crater. It will spend the next Martian year hunting for "biosignatures."
The Search for Extraterrestrial Life
This week, the search for extraterrestrial life takes center stage as we examine how scientists are looking for answers to one of life's greatest questions.
Does ‘Oumuamua Prove Science Doesn’t Want To Find Aliens?
The debate over whether or not 'Oumuamua was an artificial alien object is far deeper than most realize and speaks of science as a whole.
James Webb Telescope Targets Trappist-1 for ET Life in Milky Way Galaxy
After the James Webb Telescope has reached orbit in October 2021, one of its missions will be to search for ET life in the TRAPPIST-1 system.
Methane May Be The Best Way to Find Extraterrestrial Life
It is likely that Methane gas, and not Oxygen, will represent the first chemical sign of life on another planet, according to new study.
Oumuamua ‘Alien probe’ may be the way to search for life, according to Harvard astrophysicist
Essay argues interstellar objects may be ‘message in a bottle.’
Essay argues interstellar objects may be ‘message in a bottle.’
Avi Loeb's recent essay challenges scientists to expand their search for extraterrestrial life beyond signals to also look for alien probes.
The James Webb Telescope Will Change the Way We See The Cosmos
The James Webb Telescope is scheduled for launch in October 2021. It will give us the ability to see the cosmos like we never have before.
Can Humanity Build a Space Station on Ceres?
Astrophysicist Pekka Janhunen has published a paper claiming that humans could be living on a space station orbiting Ceres.
Hubble Spies a Stellar “Ghost” Last Seen at the End of the Roman Empire
The Hubble Space Telescope is helping astronomers study the remains of a star that exploded nearly 1700 years ago.
The Decades-Long UFO Taboo the Biden Administration Will Have to Face
After more than 70 years of avoidance, the Biden administration may find itself in a position of being unable to avoid the UFO taboo.
Are the New Chinese Aircraft Carriers a Threat?
China has announced it is building new aircraft carriers and increasing her naval power. Does this represent an increasing threat?
The Final Frontier
Nuclear energy in space, a global space alliance proposal by the EU and the Space Force’s current public relations issues are all topics in this week's Intelligence Brief.
The ISS is Going to Have a Space Hotel
Headed by a Former NASA Manager, Axiom is eyeing a 2024 Launch
Headed by a Former NASA Manager, Axiom is eyeing a 2024 Launch
Space hotels are a science fiction staple, but have remained out of reach until now. Axiom is building one and NASA is funding it.
Air Force Spacecraft Will Beam Solar Power to Earth
Named Arachne, this new satellite will transfer solar energy wirelessly back to any location on the planet.
Named Arachne, this new satellite will transfer solar energy wirelessly back to any location on the planet.
The Arachne spacecraft is scheduled for launch in 2024. It is built to capture solar energy, convert it and then transmit that power to Earth.
A Pair of New Propulsion Systems May Soon Push Us Deeper into Space
With upcoming missions like Artemis, even more cutting-edge space propulsion systems will become crucial to meet our space fairing goals.
Private Satellite Launches Are Going into Hyperdrive As Two New Companies Enter the Market
Milestones reached in December 2020 by new private satellite start-ups Astra and Orbex have shifted commercial launches into hyperdrive.
Farewell 2020: Five Cosmic Stories We Didn’t Cover But Wish We Had
Did You Catch These Stories in 2020?
Did You Catch These Stories in 2020?
As we say "farewell to 2020," and welcome 2021 with open arms, here are five cool space stories we missed and wish we hadn't.
Gravitational Waves Could Solve A Great Cosmic Mystery
New research suggests that gravitational waves may help unravel questions about the current rate of expansion of our universe.
New research suggests that gravitational waves may help unravel questions about the current rate of expansion of our universe.
New research suggests that gravitational waves may help unravel questions about the current rate of expansion of our universe.
Meet The Scientists Hunting for Alien Technology Through ‘Technosignatures’
The scientists who search for extraterrestrial technosignatures are coming up in the astronomy world and they want you to know it.
Santa Approved For Spaceflight, Says FAA
In a first, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says they have approved Santa for spaceflight. Last week, NASA...
The Holiday Edition: Yuletide with the DoD
Welcome to this festive holiday 2020 edition of THE INTELLIGENCE BRIEF newsletter.
Declassified Cold War-Era Spy Satellite Photos Reveal the Impact of Environmental Change
A team of scientists using formerly classified spy satellite photos released through an Executive Order have revealed the hidden changes warfare brings to landscapes.
A team of scientists using formerly classified spy satellite photos released through an Executive Order have revealed the hidden changes warfare brings to landscapes.
A team of scientists using formerly classified spy satellite photos released through an Executive Order have revealed the hidden changes warfare brings to landscapes.
Physicists Say Milky Way Is a Graveyard of Alien Civilizations
Researchers from Caltech argue that civilizations will eventually self-annihilate due to technology.
Researchers from Caltech argue that civilizations will eventually self-annihilate due to technology.
New research conducted Caltech physicists suggests that the Milky Way galaxy may be full of self-annihilated extraterrestrial civilizations.
SETI Detected A Mystery Signal From A Nearby Star
Radio Signals Detected by SETI Researchers may be First Artificial Signal from an Exoplanet.
Radio Signals Detected by SETI Researchers may be First Artificial Signal from an Exoplanet.
A team of researchers from SETI have detected a mystery signal coming from Proxima Centauri, our closest cosmic neighbor.
New ‘Comet Chaser’ Spacecraft Will Lurk in Orbit Waiting for A Target
Part of the European Space Agency’s Comet Intercept mission, the proposed vehicle would lurk in an orbital “dead zone” for years before selecting its target.
Part of the European Space Agency’s Comet Intercept mission, the proposed vehicle would lurk in an orbital “dead zone” for years before selecting its target.
Part of the European Space Agency’s Comet Intercept mission, a 'comet chaser' probe will lurk in orbit waiting for a target to come along.
New Commercial Satellite’s Images Are So Clear They Raise Privacy Concerns
Capella Space just announced that it has created a satellite so powerful that it can see through walls and take crystal clear photos anywhere.
Quantum Teleportation Achieved, Say Team of Leading Scientists
A group of leading scientists announced the first-ever successful demonstration of sustained long-range, high-fidelity, quantum teleportation.
Cozy Bear — Russia’s Cyberspies Suspected In Latest Government Hacks
Earlier this week, The Debrief reported U.S. government networks were targeted by a Russian hacking group called Cozy...
Dwarf Planet Ceres A Possible Candidate For Extraterrestrial Life
New data indicates that Ceres may be an ocean world, and other recent discoveries suggests that water may be common in our solar system.
Getting Oxygen on Mars Is Possible, Scientists Say
With manned missions being planned for Mars, fuel and oxygen are key factors in preparation. Scientists are trying to figure out how to help astronauts breath easy on the Martian surface.
The South Atlantic Anomaly: Space May Have Its Own “Bermuda Triangle”
The region known as the South Atlantic Anomaly has perplexed scientists and space explorers for decades. What is it and why is it there?
Search for Mysterious “Planet Nine” Aided by Hubble Exoplanet Discovery
An exoplanet with a peculiar orbit 336 light-years from Earth may shed light on the search for the long-sought Planet Nine.
The Space Manifold, A Cosmic ‘Superhighway’ That May Speed Up Future Space Travel
Spatial superstructure raises questions about the potential for future space travel
Spatial superstructure raises questions about the potential for future space travel
Cosmic "Superhighways" may permit rapid travel of objects through space via a space manifold. Could this help humans reach deeper into space?
Battelle Designing Materials For Breakthrough Hypersonic Speeds
Battelle Memorial Institute awarded nearly $50 million dollars by the DoD to manufacture materials capable of withstanding speeds excess of Mach 5.
Battelle Memorial Institute awarded nearly $50 million dollars by the DoD to manufacture materials capable of withstanding speeds excess of Mach 5.
The global race for hypersonic flight continues to heat up. Presently, the United States, Russia, China, Australia, India,...
Where Does The ‘Galactic Federation’ Fall On The Kardashev Scale?
What level would Haim Eshed's 'Galactic Federation' be on the Kardashev Scale to be able to traverse the Milky Way Galaxy?
Chinese Research Team Claims to have Demonstrated “Quantum Supremacy”
The physicists say their photonic quantum computer can demonstrate “quantum advantage,” but not everyone is convinced.
The physicists say their photonic quantum computer can demonstrate “quantum advantage,” but not everyone is convinced.
The physicists say their photonic quantum computer can demonstrate quantum supremacy, but not everyone is convinced.
A Major Breakthrough in Understanding the Origins of Life
An International team of scientists say they have found the key building block of organic molecules in meteorites.
An International team of scientists say they have found the key building block of organic molecules in meteorites.
An International team of scientists say they have found the key building block of organic molecules in meteorites, providing clues to the origins of life on Earth.
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Will Have Humans on Mars by 2026
Last week, Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, said that he is confident that his company will be launching a crew to Mars by 2026.