Curiosity rover investigates salty region of Mars for clues of life
It's an exciting time when a Mars rover reaches an area high in sulfates, and the Curiosity rover recently arrived at one such location on Mount Sharp.
NASA is testing ways to crash land on Mars
NASA’s Mars team is testing a new method of getting equipment onto the martian surface -- using a deliberate crash landing.
Opportunity Mars rover movie incoming — watch the trailer
NASA's famous Opportunity Mars rover is the star of a new documentary coming to Amazon Prime Video next month. Watch the trailer here.
Dust storm nearly finishes off Mars lander InSight
NASA's InSight mission is dying a slow death. A recent dust storm hasn't helped.
Groundbreaking low-cost Indian Mars mission comes to an end
Nearly a decade after its launch, India's Mars Orbiter Mission has run out of fuel and will cease operations.
Some weird debris just fell off the Mars helicopter Ingenuity
Mars helicopter Ingenuity recently completed its 33rd flight, but it had some strange debris along for part of the ride.
Delightful interactive map of Mars lets you take a wander with Perseverance rover
If you've ever wanted to take a trip to Mars and go on a hike with the Perseverance rover, now is your chance.
![Webb’s first images of Mars, captured by its NIRCam instrument Sept. 5, 2022 [Guaranteed Time Observation Program 1415]. Left: Reference map of the observed hemisphere of Mars from NASA and the Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA). Top right: NIRCam image showing 2.1-micron (F212 filter) reflected sunlight, revealing surface features such as craters and dust layers. Bottom right: Simultaneous NIRCam image showing ~4.3-micron (F430M filter) emitted light that reveals temperature differences with latitude and time of day, as well as darkening of the Hellas Basin caused by atmospheric effects. The bright yellow area is just at the saturation limit of the detector.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/STSCI-J-p22506a-m-2000x16581-1.jpg?resize=650%2C390&p=1)
James Webb goes in deep on Mars temperature and atmosphere
Webb will perform a major study of Jupiter and has already imaged Neptune. Now, Webb has been used to get a fascinating look at our planetary neighbor, Mars.
Listen to the sound of a meteoroid striking Mars
NASA has shared the sound of a meteoroid crashing into Mars. It's the first time for seismic signals from a meteoroid impact to be detected on another planet.
Perseverance rover finds conditions where life could have thrived on Mars
The Perseverance rover has made an exciting discovery on Mars, identifying the building blocks of life in a sample from an area of the Jezero delta.
NASA Mars video shows planet in incredible detail
NASA has released a video that explores a 2.5-billion-pixel mosaic of Mars, the most detailed image of the red planet ever created.
NASA rocket repairs going to plan ahead of 3rd launch effort
NASA engineers are working to get its next-generation rocket into orbit to finally launch the ambitious Artemis space exploration program.
NASA’s Mars helicopter takes longest flight since lengthy layoff
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has taken its longest Mars flight since June, traveling 319 feet as it heads for a rendezvous with the Perseverance rover.
NASA’s Mars oxygen success raises hopes of a human visit
A human mission to the red planet feels even more likely following an exciting update from a team linked with NASA's current Mars mission.
NASA shares its skywatching tips for September
NASA is back with its monthly roundup of what to look out for in the sky over the coming weeks., with Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn all making an appearance.
Water map of Mars could help choose locations for future missions
The European Space Agency has shared a water map of Mars that traces the planet's history and points to potential resources for future missions.
Perseverance rover uncovers clues to the history of Mars
The Perseverance rover has been exploring Mars's Jezero crater and now scientists have used its data in a batch of new research on Mars's history and geology.
NASA’s Mars helicopter flies again after a two-month break
NASA’s Mars helicopter has taken to the skies again after a lengthy break due to bitterly cold conditions on the distant planet.
Brave little Mars helicopter Ingenuity battles the cold to get back in the air
Good news for the hardy little Mars helicopter Ingenuity, which has braved the Martian winter thus far and will soon be getting back into the air.
Wish a very happy 10th landing anniversary to Mars rover Curiosity
Today NASA's Curiosity rover celebrates 10 years on the red planet, and it's still going strong.
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover hails its ‘dusty dozen’
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has pointed the way to a special website where you can learn more about all of the rock and soil samples it's collected to date.
It’s been 25 years since the first NASA rover landed on Mars
This month saw a very special martian aniversary, as NASA celebrated 25 years since the Pathfinder mission touched down on Mars.
NASA makes dramatic change to Mars Sample Return mission
NASA has announced a dramatic change to its Mars Sample Return mission, which will attempt to transport samples of martian rock all the way to Earth.
Mars Express orbiter snaps an image of Mars’s ‘Grand Canyon’
The sights of Mars are many and marvelous, and the Mars Express orbiter recently captured one of the planet's wonders: the Valles Marineris canyon system.
What’s your string theory for Mars rover’s latest find?
NASA's Mars rover, Perseverance, has discovered another mysterious object while exploring the red planet earlier this month.
NASA’s Mars Ingenuity has been temporarily grounded
Dust storms on Mars have prompted NASA to park its Ingenuity helicopter for a few weeks until better conditions prevail.
Perseverance rover scoops up a sample from Mars’ Jezero delta
NASA's Perseverance rover recently starting exploring an area of Mars called the Jezero crater delta, and this week it collected its ninth sample so far.
NASA highlights challenges facing designers of next-gen spacesuit
A new NASA video looks at the challenges facing NASA when it comes to designing the next-generation spacesuits for crewed missions to the moon and beyond.
NASA may have to dig deeper for evidence of life on Mars
New research suggests NASA will have to dig deeper on Mars or seek out different targets in its quest to find evidence of ancient life on the planet.
A Chinese orbiter has mapped the entire surface of Mars
The Chinese Tianwen-1 orbiter has completed imaging the entire surface of Mars, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced this week.
Motorless sailplane for exploring Mars soars like an albatross
Researchers have proposed an experimental sailplane that operates without a motor and that could sail through the Martian air for days at a time.
This spot is where we could find signs of ancient Mars life
NASA has shared an image captured on Mars showing a spot where scientists believe they could find the first evidence of ancient microbial life away from Earth.
NASA wants your help to solve an enduring Mars mystery
If you have some spare time on your hands, then how about helping NASA scientists solve one of Mars' enduring mysteries?
This giant map of minerals on Mars is a piece of modern art
NASA recently released the first part of a map of the martian surface, in the form of a 5.6 gigapixel image in 72 colors.