MARS

NASA's Perseverance rover has passed 45.22 kilometers (28.10 miles) driven on Mars, a milestone reached on Sol 2006, October 11, 2026. The distance sets a new record for the farthest any vehicle has traveled on another celestial body, surpassing the mark long held by the Opportunity rover. Space enthusiasts are marking the achievement, noting that Perseverance's engineering twin on Earth even received a plaque in recognition.

Japan's space agency JAXA has held a post-launch press conference covering the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft, which flew aboard the H3 Launch Vehicle No. 10. The mission aims to visit Mars's moons, with a planned landing on Phobos and the return of samples to Earth. The briefing follows the launch and marks a milestone for Japan's H3 rocket programme, which has been working to establish reliability after earlier setbacks.

NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully drilled and acquired a new rock core on Mars, confirming the sample was inside the drill bit and has now been placed in a sample tube awaiting sealing and storage. The image, captured by the rover's CACHECAM on Sol 2018, marks the first successful sample collection by the rover in a considerable time, drawing attention from space enthusiasts following the mission's progress.

Japan's Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission is launching today, aiming to land on Mars's largest moon Phobos, collect surface samples, and return them to Earth. If successful, it would be the first mission to bring material back from the Martian system, offering new clues about the origin of Mars's moons and the early solar system.

WVU Medicine has formally recognized Marshall County EMS staff for successfully resuscitating a patient who suffered cardiac arrest. The health system commended the crew's quick response and lifesaving care. The recognition highlights the role of rural emergency medical services and the teamwork between first responders and hospital providers in West Virginia's northern panhandle.

Netflix's twisty crime thriller starring Omar Sy is officially returning after a three-year gap. The news has been picked up by entertainment outlets, with fans of the French series welcoming the comeback of the show, which follows gentleman thief Assane Diop. The long wait between seasons has kept anticipation high among the series' international audience.

Japan's Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft is on its way to Mars, with plans to land on the larger moon Phobos, collect surface samples, and return them to Earth in what would be the first sample round trip from the Martian system. Space enthusiasts are celebrating the launch, calling the mission to the lumpy Martian moon 'peak science'.

Lakers forward Ziaire Williams is drawing attention after logging a full practice ahead of the preseason finale, with the team's regular-season starting lineup still unsettled. Reports suggest the 6'10" wing could earn a bigger role, and Bronny James said he is excited to see Williams on the big stage. Off the court, Williams proposed to his girlfriend at a Bruno Mars concert, adding to the buzz around him.

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket into orbit for the first time, deploying its first batch of next-generation Starlink satellites in a milestone test that ended the mission earlier than planned. The flight is being widely covered alongside NASA's announced mission to study the moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos, which the agency says could unlock mysteries of the Red Planet.