747 results for "Mars"

NASA and DARPA are developing nuclear thermal propulsion technology that could halve the travel time to Mars, offering faster, more efficient space travel. While the technology holds great promise, designing…

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have discovered a method to convert Martian and lunar sand into strong, durable bricks using carbon nanotubes. This breakthrough could pave the way for future…

After more than 12 years of exploring Mars, NASA’s Curiosity rover has developed significant wear and tear, including a large hole in one of its wheels. Despite the damage, NASA…

Mars continues to captivate scientists and space enthusiasts alike with its mysterious geological features. Among these, the peculiar formations known as "Martian spiders" have long puzzled researchers. Recently, NASA scientists...

For the first time, scientists have discovered solid evidence of a volcanic spatter cone on Mars, a feature long suspected but never observed until now.

New research indicates that Mars' missing atmosphere could be locked within its clay-rich surface. Scientists propose that carbon dioxide from the planet’s early atmosphere was absorbed by clay minerals over…

NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered a striking black-and-white striped rock on Mars, named Freya Castle, which features patterns unlike anything previously seen on the planet. Captured in September 2024, the…

SpaceX is planning to launch five uncrewed Starships to Mars within the next two years, marking a crucial step toward future human missions. These initial flights will test the spacecraft's…

A recent study reveals that Mars' induced magnetosphere can break down under certain solar wind conditions, potentially accelerating atmospheric loss. Using data from the Mars Express and MAVEN spacecraft, researchers…

NASA's Curiosity rover has captured the first-ever image of Earth alongside Mars' moon Phobos from the Martian surface. Taken on September 5, 2024, this unique photo shows Earth as a…

New research suggests Mars's unique shape and terrain could be due to a long-lost moon, altering our understanding of its past.

Recent gravity studies of Mars have uncovered large, dense structures hidden beneath the planet's surface, offering new insights into the geological activity that may still be occurring on the Red...

NASA researchers have succeeded in recreating the strange "spider-like" formations observed on the surface of Mars, offering the most concrete explanation to date for these peculiar features. The formations, called...

A newly released image captured by the European Space Agency's (ESA) ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter has revealed an intriguing feature on the surface of Mars: a smiley face formed by...

SpaceX's Starship rocket could begin Mars missions in as little as two years, with the first flights aiming to land uncrewed spacecraft on the Red Planet. If these missions are...

NASA has postponed the launch of its ESCAPADE Mars mission to spring 2025, delaying the mission that was originally set for October 2024 aboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket. The...

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission have worked together to unravel one of the biggest mysteries surrounding Mars: what happened to its water?...

China is preparing to launch its highly anticipated Tianwen-3 mission around 2028, aiming to return samples from the surface of Mars to Earth. This mission will build upon the success...

The European Space Agency's Mars Express mission continues to deliver breathtaking images of the Red Planet, with one of its latest photographs capturing a remarkable view that includes Mars’ largest...

As humanity looks toward colonizing Mars, one of the most critical challenges scientists face is finding ways to protect astronauts from the planet's harsh and unforgiving environment. Unlike Earth, Mars...

Blue Origin is set to launch its long-awaited New Glenn rocket on its maiden flight in mid-October 2024. The massive rocket, standing at 320 feet tall, will lift off from...

In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers have traced the origins of 200 Martian meteorites found on Earth to just five impact craters located in two volcanic regions of Mars—Tharsis and...

After more than three and a half years exploring the ancient lakebed of Jezero Crater on Mars, NASA’s Perseverance rover is preparing for the next major phase of its mission:...

Chinese scientists have achieved a remarkable breakthrough in Mars exploration by unveiling a high-resolution global color-image map of Mars. Created using data from China’s Tianwen-1 mission, the map offers an...

NASA’s ambitious ESCAPADE mission is poised to take a significant leap forward as its twin spacecraft head to Florida for their final preparations before launch. These two small satellites, named...

On the morning of Wednesday, August 14, 2024, skywatchers across the globe will have the rare opportunity to witness an extraordinary celestial event: a planetary conjunction where Jupiter and Mars...

New research, drawing on data from NASA’s InSight mission, has revealed the tantalizing possibility that a vast reservoir of water could be trapped deep within Mars' crust. Scientists estimate that...

In a groundbreaking new approach to terraforming Mars, scientists have proposed using specially engineered dust particles made from minerals already abundant on the Red Planet. This innovative idea, detailed in...

Recent images from the European Space Agency's (ESA) Mars Express spacecraft have provided a stunning view of what was once the largest lake on Mars. The lake, known as Lake...

NASA is pioneering innovative approaches to space habitation with its Mycotecture Off Planet project, which aims to use fungi to grow habitats on the Moon, Mars, and beyond. This groundbreaking...

NASA's Perseverance rover has made a potentially groundbreaking discovery on Mars, identifying a rock that may contain signs of ancient microbial life. This rock, named "Cheyava Falls," features chemical compositions...

NASA and the US military are reviving the development of nuclear-powered spaceships, an endeavor that holds the potential to revolutionize space travel. The current focus is on the Demonstration Rocket...

NASA's Curiosity rover, which has been exploring Mars since 2012, has made significant discoveries regarding the planet's past. Recently, the rover uncovered compelling evidence of ancient floods that once surged...

Mars, often called the Red Planet, continues to surprise and intrigue scientists and space enthusiasts alike with its diverse and enigmatic landscape. From towering volcanoes to vast canyons and icy...

On May 30, 2024, NASA's Curiosity rover made an unexpected discovery on Mars. While traversing the Martian landscape, the rover cracked open a rock, revealing yellow sulfur crystals. This finding...

Recent research has provided compelling evidence that Mars experienced a cold and icy climate in its past, comparable to subarctic conditions on Earth. This discovery, published in Communications Earth and...

A recent discovery on Mars has shed light on the possible origins of life on Earth. Researchers have found that organic material present in the sediment of ancient Martian lakebeds...

NASA's first year-long Mars simulation mission, known as CHAPEA-1 (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog), has come to an end. The mission, which began on June 25, 2023, involved four...

Newly released images from the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Mars Express orbiter have captured a breathtaking view of a massive "scar" on Mars' surface, known as Aganippe Fossa. This remarkable...

NASA has recently published two new white papers detailing specific areas of its Moon to Mars architecture efforts, providing insights into the agency’s strategy for long-term human exploration of deep...

NASA's longest-running mission on Mars, the Mars Odyssey orbiter, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by completing its 100,000th orbit around the Red Planet since its launch in 2001. This remarkable...

A key instrument on NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has been revived after six months of inactivity, renewing efforts to search for evidence of ancient microbial life on the Red Planet....

Recent analysis of seismic data from NASA's InSight mission has uncovered that Mars is subjected to far more meteorite impacts than previously thought. This discovery provides new insights into the...

NASA's Perseverance rover has recently begun scientific investigations at a unique site on Mars known as Bright Angel. This site, located at the edge of Neretva Vallis, a dried river...

Scientists are increasingly intrigued by the potential insights offered by the air contained in the sample tubes collected by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars. These samples provide a unique opportunity...

NASA's Perseverance rover has made significant strides in its mission to uncover the geological history of Mars by exploring the ancient river channel of Neretva Vallis. Originally thought to be...

A recent powerful solar flare, the strongest in nearly two decades, has had significant impacts on Mars, causing widespread radiation on the Martian surface. Solar Flare Details On May 20,...

Recent observations have revealed the presence of early morning frost on some of the largest mountains on Mars, specifically the colossal Martian volcanoes that rise up to three times the...

NASA has selected seven companies to conduct studies on innovative concepts for the Mars Sample Return (MSR) program, aiming to deliver samples from Mars more efficiently and at a lower...

Recent studies have cast doubt on the presence of a liquid water lake beneath the ice cap at Mars' south pole, a discovery that initially raised hopes for finding microbial...