NASA's InSight Waits Out Dust Storm
InSight’s team is taking steps to help the solar-powered lander continue operating for as long as possible.
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Pathway to College
A student’s pathway to college can look any number of ways. West40’s Chris Coffey talks to Blanca Jara of Morton College to hear how high…
NASA’s InSight ‘Hears’ Its First Meteoroid Impacts on Mars
The Mars lander’s seismometer has picked up vibrations from four separate impacts in the past two years.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain
The latest findings provide greater detail on a region of the Red Planet that has a watery past and is yielding promising samples for the NASA-ESA Mar…
Mental Health Needs
Mental health support is more accessible than ever for Illinois’ students and educators. West40’s Nicole Pieranunzi describes a new state program that school districts can…
NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
Members of the mission will discuss the rover’s activities as it gathers samples in an ancient river delta.
Remote Learning Revolution
Remote learning changed the definition of school for millions of American students and teachers during the pandemic. Opinions and results were mixed at the time. …
NASA's Perseverance Makes New Discoveries in Mars' Jezero Crater
The rover found that Jezero Crater’s floor is made up of volcanic rocks that have interacted with water.
10 Years Since Landing, NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover Still Has Drive
Despite signs of wear, the intrepid spacecraft is about to start an exciting new chapter of its mission as it climbs a Martian mountain.
SAM's Top 5 Discoveries Aboard NASA's Curiosity Rover at Mars
“Selfie” of the Curiosity rover with inset showing the SAM instrument prior to installation on the rover.
