A new map shows where Mars is hiding all its ice
Water will be one of the most important resources for human explorers on Mars. They’ll need it for drinking, propellant, breathing, and more.
It makes...
Mars shakes things up: New Discoveries about its hidden heart!
Ever thought about what lies inside Mars?
If you imagine it like a big chocolate truffle, you might be surprised at the layers inside!
NASA's InSight...
Scientists discover hidden blanket below Mars’ surface
Ever wondered what's going on beneath the surface of Mars?
Thanks to NASA's InSight mission, scientists have been getting a clearer picture of the Red...
Were ancient Mars full of rivers? Curiosity rover finds clues!
Mars has always been a fascinating planet for us.
We've sent robots to explore it, and some of the latest discoveries might just hint at...
The Big One: The most powerful Marsquake ever detected
The ground shakes. Paintings tilt.
Walls crack. Rubble may fall.
On Earth, we understand how and where these events happen due to the discovery of plate...
This is what it would be like to fly across Mars
Many of us have dreamed about flying over the surface of Mars—someday.
The planet offers so many cool places to study, and doing it in...
Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working...
When 17 people were in orbit around the Earth all at the same time on May 30, 2023, it set a record.
With NASA and...
Solar sails could reach Mars in just 26 days
A recent study submitted to Acta Astronautica explores the potential for using aerographite solar sails for traveling to Mars and interstellar space, which could...
Helicopters could map the magnetic fields on Mars
A recent study published in The Planetary Science Journal examines how helicopters equipped with a magnetometer could be used to conduct magnetic field investigations...
Why does Mars have way fewer minerals than Earth?
You might think that Mars, our planetary neighbor, would be a lot like Earth, right?
Well, in some ways it is, but a new study...