New Data Reveals Mars’ Solid Core — But What Does It Mean for America’s Space Leadership?

The recent revelation that Mars possesses a solid inner core, much like our own planet, marks a significant scientific milestone—but it also exposes unsettling truths about America’s waning presence in cutting-edge space exploration.Utilizing data from NASA’s InSight lander, which recorded over 1,300 marsquakes before ceasing operations in 2022, an international team led by Chinese scientists has painted a new picture of the red planet's interior. Their findings show a solid metallic core about one-fifth of Mars’ radius—composed mainly of iron and nickel—surrounded by a molten outer layer.Why Does This Scientific Discovery Matter to America?While this knowledge enriches our understanding of...