A fascinating feature takes center stage in this new image from ESA’s Mars Express: a…
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As humanity’s most promising destination beyond Earth, Mars has become a central focus for space exploration and research. Our Mars category provides the latest news, discoveries, and insights from the red planet, including updates on current and upcoming Mars missions, as well as analysis of the latest data and images returned by Mars rovers, landers, and orbiters. Our coverage spans the breadth of Mars science and technology, including the search for evidence of past and present life, the study of Martian geology and mineralogy, and the development of new technologies for exploring and colonizing the planet. From the latest discoveries of water and organic molecules to the latest advances in Mars habitats and transportation, our Mars category has everything you need to stay informed and engaged in the ongoing quest to unlock the secrets of the red planet. Whether you’re a space enthusiast, a Mars researcher, or just someone fascinated by the mysteries of our neighboring planet, our Mars category has everything you need to stay informed and engaged.
An international research team has estimated that Mars is hit by 280 to 360 large…
ESA missions discovered frost near Mars’s equator, a surprising find given the area’s typically higher…
Seismic signals indicate Mars gets hit by around 300 basketball-sized meteorites every year, providing a…
Penn State scientists are investigating the use of seismoelectric signals from marsquakes to identify deep…
After successfully drilling at “Mammoth Lakes 2,” the Curiosity mission team strategized power use for…
Perseverance rover recently arrived at Bright Angel, a notable site on Mars distinguished by its…
Tucked away with each rock and soil sample collected by NASA’s Perseverance rover is a…
Originally thought of as little more than a route clear of rover-slowing boulders, Neretva Vallis…
In addition to producing stunning auroras, a recent extreme storm provided more detail on how…
Frost detected on Mars’ equatorial volcanoes suggests unexpected climate dynamics and ancient weather patterns, offering…
NASA has enlisted nine U.S. companies to conduct 12 studies on applying commercial services to…
Research on Martian meteorites reveals unique geological insights into Mars’ crust and mantle, aiding our…
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover’s planned scientific activities were adapted due to a mundane workspace and…
Howe Industries’ Pulsed Plasma Rocket could transform space exploration with its high thrust and specific…
Mars’ ancient geological features suggest the presence of water in the past, and recent studies…
The Curiosity team successfully navigated a complex terrain to position the rover on the south…
NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission is grappling with escalating costs and a postponed timeline, prompting…