Two interactive web experiences let you explore the Martian surface, as seen by cameras aboard…
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Mars, often called the Red Planet, is the fourth planet from the Sun and a primary focus of planetary science and space exploration. Known for its reddish appearance due to iron oxide on its surface, Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike with its potential to host past or present life. It features the largest volcano and canyon in the solar system, polar ice caps, and signs of ancient riverbeds, indicating a more Earth-like past. Ongoing missions by NASA, ESA, and other space agencies aim to study its geology, climate, and habitability, paving the way for future human exploration and the search for life beyond Earth.
Could Earth-based microbes survive a trip to Mars? Yes! That’s why we made sure NASA’s…
Scientists found evidence that a region of northern Mars called Arabia Terra experienced thousands of…
ESA’s ExoMars Orbiter imaged Cerberus Fossae in Mars’ Elysium Planitia—long fissures filled with basaltic sands.…
Scientists created a strong concrete-like material, AstroCrete, using simulated Martian soil, human blood protein, and…
The rocks it has analyzed for sample collection are helping the team better understand a…
The rock core is now enclosed in an airtight titanium sample tube, and will be…
Several filmmakers have used the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum as a stand-in for the…
Ingenuity’s 13th flight revisits South Séítah to capture detailed southwest-facing images at a lower altitude,…
Gamma radiation on Mars renders surface greenhouses ineffective, pushing researchers to explore underground farming for…
Perseverance will obtain additional imagery of the sample tube before potentially completing the process of…
NASA’s Perseverance rover is retrying its mission-critical task of collecting Martian rock after its first…
Mission would be viable if it doesn’t exceed four years, international research team concludes. Sending…
Martian dust storms heat the atmosphere, push water vapor sky-high, and expose it to UV…
The rover will abrade a rock this week, allowing scientists and engineers to decide whether…
Japan’s MMX mission will collect Phobos soil to study Mars’ history and potential habitability. Japan’s…
Perseverance Scientists impressed with aerial images of location considered for rover exploration. Ask any space…
New observations reveal that regional dust storms on Mars significantly accelerate the planet’s water loss.…