After 20 years, NASA’s Mars orbiter learns a new trick to see deeper underground
Even after nearly two decades in space, NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) is proving it’s far from outdated.
Engineers have recently taught the spacecraft a...
Scientists create Mars building material that grows like a plant
The dream of living on Mars has been around for decades, often featured in science fiction books and movies.
But with successful Mars landings and...
There’s ice on Mars, just under the surface
Mars, often called the Red Planet due to its distinctive rusty color from iron oxide on its surface, is Earth's neighboring planet and humanity's...
Hidden ice on Mars could help humans survive future missions
Before astronauts set foot on Mars, they’ll need to find the right place to land—and survive.
New research led by planetary geologist Erica Luzzi from...
Thick clay layers on Mars may hold clues to ancient life
Mars may seem like a dry and lifeless planet today, but billions of years ago, it was much wetter—and possibly more welcoming to life.
A...
Surprise volcano on Mars could reveal clues about ancient life
Scientists have discovered that a large mountain on the edge of Mars’ Jezero Crater is likely a volcano—a finding that could transform what we...
Mars volcano rises above the clouds in stunning new image from NASA’s Odyssey
A spectacular new image from NASA’s longest-running Mars orbiter has captured a breathtaking view of a giant Martian volcano rising above the morning clouds.
The...
Missions to Mars with the Starship could only take three months
Mars has received considerable attention in the past few decades, thanks to the many robotic missions exploring it to learn more about its past.
NASA...
How molten sulfur may have built Mars from the inside out
Scientists have long believed that rocky planets like Earth and Mars formed their cores through a process that required intense heat.
In that traditional view,...
Terraforming Mars could be within reach
Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, captivates both scientists and dreamers with its rust coloured surface and tantalising similarities to Earth.
Often called the...