Mars helicopter Ingenuity to make its third test flight tomorrow
Having made a successful second test flight, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter isn't slowing down. The team intends to perform a third, more complex flight tomorrow.
NASA’s Mars helicopter nails second, more complex flight on red planet
Following its historic hover earlier in the week, NASA's Mars helicopter has successfully performed a second, more complex flight on the red planet.
NASA Mars experiment success brings crewed missions closer to reality
NASA has revealed some exciting news about its current Mars mission that takes us another step toward a first-ever crewed mission to the faraway planet.
Mars helicopter to attempt a more complex flight on Thursday
Just three days after its record-breaking hover on Mars, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter is gearing up for a more complex flight on Thursday, April 22.
Astropsychology: How to stay sane on Mars
The first humans who visit Mars will face countless challenges, but perhaps the most difficult of all will be maintaining their mental health.
NASA video shows Mars helicopter’s historic first flight
NASA has released a high-definition video showing the Ingenuity Mars helicopter taking its historic first flight on the red planet.
NASA’s Mars helicopter makes history with first flight on the red planet
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter has made history by becoming the first aircraft to demonstrate controlled, powered flight on another planet.
First test flight of Mars helicopter Ingenuity set for tomorrow
NASA's tiny helicopter Ingenuity arrived on Mars along with Perseverance, and after a small issue and some tweaks, it's ready for its first test flight.
How NASA engineers are fixing the issue grounding Mars helicopter Ingenuity
Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory are working on fixing the issue with Ingenuity which is preventing the craft from going into flight mode.
Castles made of sand: How we’ll make habitats with Martian soil
We can't just bring a bunch of lumber to Mars and build a habitat when we arrive. Instead, NASA wants to make habitats with the red planet's natural resources
Mars helicopter can’t fly until it gets a software update, NASA says
NASA revealed on Monday that its Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, requires a software update before it can attempt its first flight.
First flight of Mars helicopter Ingenuity delayed until next week
We'll have to wait a little longer to see data on the Mars helicopter Ingenuity, due to an issue detected during a test of the rotors.
NASA’s Odyssey orbiter celebrates 20 years of mapping Mars
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the launch of NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft, which has been in orbit around Mars since 2002.
How to watch the NASA live stream about Ingenuity’s first flight on Mars
Tiny helicopter Ingenuity is set to make history this weekend, as it is about to become the first aircraft to be flown on another planet.
Perseverance rover’s first-ever selfie also shows Mars helicopter
NASA's Perseverance rover has snapped its first-ever Mars selfie, with the about-to-fly Ingenuity helicopter also in the frame.
Mars rainbow turns out not to be a rainbow after all
It looks like a rainbow and it arcs like a rainbow, but this image captured on Mars by the Perseverance rover definitely does not show a rainbow.
Power plants on other planets: How we’ll generate electricity on Mars
The first Mars explorers will need electricity to survive -- but how do you generate power on a dusty planet where solar energy is in short supply?
Mars helicopter survives first major challenge ahead of maiden flight
The Ingenuity Mars helicopter has emerged from its first challenge fighting fit, paving the way for its maiden flight attempt in the coming days.
NASA’s Mars helicopter touches down on the Martian surface
The first flight of the Mars helicopter Ingenuity is fast approaching. The helicopter has now been deployed by the rover and is sitting on the Martian surface.
The Perseverance rover has found a weird green rock on Mars
The Perseverance rover currently exploring Mars has found something strange: A weird green rock that has scientists puzzled.
Marsquakes: NASA’s InSight lander detects two sizable tremors
NASA’s InSight Mars lander recently detected a couple of sizable "marsquakes" caused not by tectonic plates but by volcanic activity.
Mars helicopter is off the ground … but it’s not flying just yet
NASA's latest Mars image shows the Ingenuity helicopter preparing to become the first aircraft to fly on another planet.
NASA’s other Mars rover posts stunning selfie beside a rocky outcrop
With NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover currently getting all the attention, it’s easy to forget that it also has another vehicle trundling across the red planet.
Mars orbiter captures stunning image of planet’s frosty dunes
NASA's most recent Image of the Day was captured by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and shows the red planet's frosty dunes.
NASA names target date for first Mars helicopter flight
NASA has confirmed that it's a short time away from seeing its Ingenuity Mars helicopter become the first aircraft to fly on another planet.
Here’s the plan for the first flight of the Mars helicopter Ingenuity
NASA has announced more details about the much-awaited first flight of the companion to the Mars rover Perseverance, the helicopter Ingenuity.
What happened to Mars’ water? It’s more complicated than we thought
Scientists agree that billions of years ago, Mars had liquid water on its surface which formed lakes and oceans. But where did Mars's water go?
Mars helicopter Ingenuity is getting ready for its first flight
NASA has announced that it plans to begin Ingenuity's test flights in the first week of April, depending on vehicle positioning and other details.
Listen to the first-ever recording of a NASA rover driving on Mars
NASA has released the first-ever recording of a rover driving across the surface of Mars, and it sounds unlike any vehicle you've heard before.
Mars webcam reveals the secrets of this enormous, elongated cloud
A huge cloud on Mars stretching over 1,100 miles long grows and shrinks considerably on a daily cycle that lasts for several months.
See and hear the first science results from Perseverance’s SuperCam instrument
The Perseverance rover is now exploring Mars and its SuperCam was used to snap a close-up image of a rock and to take an audio recording.
NASA’s Perseverance rover has 23 different cameras. Here’s what they do
NASA’s latest Mars rover — Perseverance — is its most advanced to date, carrying with it a plethora of technology that includes 23 cameras. Here's what they do.
Mars Curiosity rover snaps dreamy images of drifting Martian clouds
Check out these amazing images of clouds drifting over the surface of Mars, snapped by NASA's long-serving Curiosity rover.
Watch Perseverance rover pulling its first moves on Mars
After two weeks of health checks on the Martian surface, NASA’s Perseverance rover is close to beginning its hunt for signs of past life on the red planet.