Mars

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The lander touched down on Mars on Christmas Day 2003, but, due to a communications error, it was considered lost until January 2015, when it was confirmed that it had actually landed successfully.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It was confirmed that the lander had been successful in its mission due to images captured by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A moon base is an interim measure that will enable testing and provide a platform for sending supplies to Mars.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

SpaceX’s plans, according to its recent regulatory filings, include asteroid mining and a colony on Mars.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Actually, it was a spaceship on its way to Mars.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin