A Mars chopper mission over glaciers and canyons
Ingenuity proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that a helicopter can operate on another planet.
Over 72 flights, the little quadcopter that could captivated the...
New tech makes Mars sample return safer than ever
In the next decade, space agencies plan to bring rock samples from Mars to Earth. But what if these rocks contain alien microbes?
Scientists are...
Hidden water on Mars? New study hints at underground life potential
A new study suggests that liquid water might exist beneath the surface of Mars today, raising exciting possibilities for life on the Red Planet.
Scientists...
Ancient beaches on Mars: New evidence of a long-lost ocean
A Chinese rover that landed on Mars in 2021 has found strong evidence that the planet once had a vast ocean.
Scientists believe this discovery...
NASA’s Curiosity Rover captures stunning colorful clouds on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has captured breathtaking images of red and green-tinted clouds drifting across the Martian sky. These clouds, called noctilucent clouds (which means...
These bizarre features on Mars are caused by carbon dioxide geysers
Though it’s a cold, dead planet, Mars still has its own natural beauty about it. This image shows us something we’ll never see on...
Humans on Mars: How space agencies are getting ready
Sending humans to Mars is one of the most ambitious goals in the history of space exploration. Unlike missions to the Moon, which only...
Why is one half of Mars so different to the other
Mars is home to perhaps the greatest mystery of the solar system: the so-called Martian dichotomy, which has baffled scientists since it was discovered...
Why exploring Mars matters
Mars has fascinated humans for centuries, earning the nickname "the Red Planet" because of its rusty color. In recent decades, scientists have been studying...
Could humans colonize mars in the next 100 years?
Mars has captured human imagination for centuries, with its reddish glow in the night sky and its status as Earth’s closest planetary neighbor. But...