How did the moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos, form and evolve orbiting the Red Planet? This is what a recent study published in Icarus hopes to address as a team of researchers investigated the ...

A spacecraft exploring the mysteries of Mars has celebrated its 20th anniversary. Since NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter arrived at Mars in 2006, the spacecraft has delivered some of the most ...

In April 2026, the SETI Institute’s work spanned both scientific research and broader questions about how discoveries are ...

NASA's Perseverance rover found rocks on Mars that on Earth usually form in tropical environments. The case for the Mars Sample Return mission has never been more clear. During a press conference ...

The results showed that robots equipped with compact instruments can greatly improve efficiency. This method speeds up both ...

Curiosity rover shook loose a 28-pound rock lodged on its drill, a first for the mission that’s been exploring Mars for more ...

What are the best methods to explore Valles Marineris on Mars, which is the largest canyon in the solar system? This is what a recent study presented at the 56th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference ...

NASA has two car-sized vehicles on the ground exploring areas of Mars's surface that are billions of years old. But the ...

Helicopters on Mars may sound like something from a science fiction novel — or perhaps just a typical "Doctor Who" episode. But actually, they're not fully confined to the world of sci-fi; after all, ...

A former chief historian of NASA reflects on the history and future of Mars exploration Roger D. Launius The original 'Face on Mars' image taken by NASA's Viking 1 orbiter that resembled a human face ...