It was a cold night for NASA’s Mars helicopter
NASA’s Perseverance rover has been stealing most of the science headlines as of late, but we can’t forget about the other vehicle that made the …
Mars
NASA is dumping dirt on its InSight lander on purpose
NASA’s InSight lander has been chilling out on Mars for many months now. NASA has had an incredible string of luck with its Mars missions …
This Mars selfie from Curiosity is breathtaking
If you’ve been reading about Mars lately it’s probably because of NASA’s newly-landed Perseverance rover. The shiny new robot is really something, and it’s packed …
We might finally know why Mars has ‘spiders’
When you see Mars from afar it’s easy to assume it’s just a featureless red rock, but once you take a closer look at the …
Mars is still losing water
When you look at Mars today it’s hard to even imagine it having water. It’s dry and dusty, with exposed rock covering the crater-scarred surface. …
Viral TikTok conspiracy theory claims humans lived on Mars and nuked it red
Mars is the next planet that humans will explore. NASA and SpaceX are both working towards putting a man on the red planet. One day, …
NASA just released a Mars rover audio recording you need to hear
NASA has had a consistent robotic presence on Mars for several decades now, and with each new generation of rovers, new discoveries become possible. The …
New NASA study suggests Mars is hiding a lot of water
When you look at Mars today you see a mostly dry, dusty orb with a thin atmosphere, lots of wind, and a mysterious history. That …
Hubble just spotted a planet that might be on its second atmosphere
One of the only reasons we’re all able to live our lives on this planet is that Earth was blessed with a robust atmosphere. That’s …
NASA’s Perseverance takes its first steps, er, I mean rolls
It’s now been a couple of weeks since NASA’s Perseverance rover landed safely on Mars. The mission almost never left Earth due to the coronavirus …
The Perseverance rover just flexed for all the hot Martian babes
NASA’s shiny new Perseverance rover has been hanging out on the Martian surface for about two weeks now. It hasn’t conducted much in the way …
Humans are already dumping garbage on Mars
NASA’s Mars 2020 mission arrived at the Red Planet two weeks ago, and we’re just now getting our first look at the landing site from …
Life from Earth might survive on Mars, but not for long
NASA goes to great lengths to prevent Earthly microbes from hitching a ride on missions to other worlds like Mars. Scientists fear that microorganisms from …
NASA hid a message in its recent Mars rover landing
NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover landing was a huge event last week, but there was probably something you missed. During the landing, cameras affixed to the …
This is where NASA wants to send its new rover
NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance landed in the Jezero crater last week after a months-long journey to the Red Planet. The rover has a long life …
NASA’s Mars helicopter just hit a major milestone
The Perseverance rover is the star of the Mars 2020 mission, but the Mars Ingenuity helicopter is one heck of an opening act. The helicopter …
This gorgeous 360-degree video from NASA’s Mars lander will take your breath away
NASA successfully landed its Perseverance rover on Mars last week, and the rover is already sending back some truly stunning images and video from its …
This new NASA video of the Perseverance landing is incredible
NASA’s Perseverance rover landing on Mars was a huge milestone in the mission. The rover stuck its landing perfectly, and we were quickly treated to …
You have to check out this awesome Google Search Easter egg
NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has finally landed on the red planet, kicking off a two-year mission that will include analysis of the surface of the …
NASA’s Perseverance rover landed on Mars – here’s what happens next
NASA’s years-long Perseverance program has just crossed a major milestone with a successful landing on the Red Planet. Perseverance landed just as NASA planned, and …
New Mars mission sends back first photo of the Red Planet
The second Mars mission arriving at Mars this month is the ‘Hope’ mission launched by the United Arab Emirates. The mission has already reached its …
A Mars orbiter just detected something it’s never seen before
The atmosphere of Mars is thin and, compared to Earth, barely even there at all, but it can still teach us about the history of …
NASA and China aren’t the only ones about to reach Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover and China’s own orbiter/rover combo are expected to arrive at Mars in a matter of days. A third Mars mission, the Hope …
How NASA makes sure it doesn’t contaminate other worlds
NASA’s Perseverance rover is rapidly approaching its destination on Mars, with an expected landing later this month. NASA and other space agencies take great care …
Here’s the first photo from China’s new Mars mission – and it’s stunning
NASA isn’t the only space agency planning for a big Mars landing this month, as the China National Space Administration also has a mission landing …
Nuclear-powered rockets may push humanity to new worlds
NASA and the European Space Agency, in addition to other space agencies, have been studying Mars for a long time with both rovers and orbiters. …
NASA wants to search a Mars moon for signs of the planet’s atmosphere
Mars used to have a thick, robust atmosphere, or at least that’s what scientists think they know about the history of the Red Planet. Solar …
We’re now just one month away from the Perseverance rover’s landing
After several months of traveling through space, NASA’s Perseverance rover and other science instruments are now just one month away from their landing date on …
Mars is wobbling, and scientists have questions
Using data collected over 18 years of observations, scientists now say that the planet Mars is wobbling. The planet’s wiggling results in its poles moving …
Here is NASA’s plan to study Mars dirt in person
NASA’s Perseverance rover is equipped with many high-tech tools to study the Red Planet, but it’s also carrying tubes that will eventually come back to …
