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 …
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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 …
Is Mars drawing pictures for us?
High winds have carved interesting shapes into the Martian south pole, including what appears to be an angel and a massive red heart. Images of …
Marsquakes are nothing like earthquakes, and NASA is surprised
NASA’s Mars InSight lander has provided NASA with some interesting insights into the workings of the Red Planet. One of the most surprising things is …
NASA’s Curiosity rover snaps gorgeous selfie as Perseverance nears
NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover has been exploring the Red Planet for the better part of the decade, and it’s still doing great work. The rover …
Get ready to learn more about Martian weather
NASA wants to better understand the weather of Mars and its new Perseverance rover should help with that. Scientists are eager to learn about the …
NASA may want to send bacteria to the Moon and Mars after all
Research from the International Space Station reveals the benefits of using bacteria to extract minerals from material found on the Moon and Mars. One specific …
NASA is moving swiftly to bring Mars samples back to Earth
NASA says it’s ready to begin the long process of eventually sending samples of Mars back to Earth. An independent review gave NASA the thumbs …
NASA’s Perseverance rover just hit a major milestone in space
NASA’s Perseverance rover and the Mars 2020 mission just nailed a huge milestone on its way to the Red Planet. The spacecraft has passed the …
Curiosity rover drills rock, accidentally busts it in two
NASA’s Curiosity rover was drilling into a curious rock when it accidentally cracked. The crack isn’t a big deal, and the sample was still able …
Fossilized dunes on Mars offer clues to the planet’s history
Images from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show dunes on Mars that have been fossilized and frozen in time. The dunes are likely the same as …
There may be way more water on Mars than we realized
Researchers think they’ve spotted signatures of liquid water hiding out beneath the surface of Mars. The south pole in particular is apparently a hot spot …
Will Perseverance find ancient ‘fossils’ on Mars?
The Perseverance rover is currently on route to Mars, and once it gets there it will have the ability to hunt for signs of life …
Mars travelers could use this Earthly fiber to build on Mars
Researchers have developed a way for early Mars travelers to build pretty much whatever they need using a fibrous material found on Earth. Chitin, which …
Here’s how Elon Musk plans to save humanity
SpaceX boss Elon Musk has been a proponent of Mars colonization for many years now. He has several reasons for wanting to pursue the dream …
This might be the most gorgeous photo of Mars that NASA ever snapped
NASA’s ancient Pathfinder mission returned a truly stunning image of Mars that you’ve probably never seen. Pathfinder was launched in 1997 and died on Mars …
NASA’s Mars rover spots a Martian dust devil
NASA’s Curiosity rover managed to capture images showing a dust devil cruising along the dry landscape. Dust devils occur when temperature irregularities create vortexes, much …
Another glitch plagues NASA’s InSight lander
NASA’s Mars InSight lander had been providing weather updates from the surface of the Red Planet, but that has abruptly stopped. An unspecified glitch has …
Lava tubes on the Moon and Mars could be homes for space travelers
Research shows that cooled lava tubes beneath the surface of the Moon and Mars could be used as temporary shelter or even locations for settlements. …
NASA’s Mars helicopter is already hitting milestones
NASA powered up the batteries on its Mars helicopter for the first time during its trip to the Red Planet. The aircraft will prove that …
NASA’s Mars orbiter celebrates 15 years as NASA looks back at its accomplishments
The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has been in space for 15 years now, and NASA has taken the anniversary as an opportunity to celebrate its most …
The night sky on Mars pulses with light, but you can’t see it with your eyes
NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft has observed nighttime glow on Mars that occurs at regular intervals during certain seasons. The glow can’t be seen without ultraviolet sensors, …
Did NASA finally save its Mars mole?
NASA’s InSight lander has been having issues with its “mole” probe for months now. The mole is designed to dig itself deep beneath the Martian …
