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Mind-blowing Meteor Shower on Mars During Comet Flyby, Say NASA Scientists
"Thousands of meteors per hour would have been visible — truly astounding to the human eye." That's Nick Schneider's description…
Curiosity Rover Sees a Pixel’s-Worth of Comet Siding Spring
When Comet Siding Spring skimmed just 84,500 miles from Mars last month, NASA's Opportunity and Curiosity Rovers - along with several…
Mars Habitability? Curiosity Rover Spots Intriguing Mineral On Red Planet
NASA's Curiosity rover has struck hematite -- an iron-oxide mineral often associated with water-soaked environments -- in its first drill…
MRO Spies Tiny, Bright Nucleus During Comet Flyby of Mars
Not to be outdone by the feisty Opportunity Rover, the HiRISE camera on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) turned in…
Astrophotographers Capture Dramatic Photos of Comet Siding Spring Approaching Mars
Astrophotographer Damian Peach shares this spectacular image of comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring approaching Mars taken just hours ago. The faint comet…
A Compendium of Universe Today Comet Siding Spring Articles: January 2013 – October 2014
We present here a compendium of Universe Today articles on comet Siding Spring. Altogether 18 Universe Today stories and counting…
Among the Martian Hills: Curiosity Rover Peers At Rocks Of Mount Sharp
After a couple of years of racing towards Mount Sharp (Aeolis Mons), now it's time for the Curiosity rover to…
Could Martian Volcanoes Help With Search For Water On The Red Planet?
Could a Martian volcanic explosion show off the path to water? One research team thinks so. They analyzed volcanic rock…
India’s MOM Snaps Spectacular Portrait of New Home – the Red Planet
MOM is truly something special. For her latest eye popping feat, India’s Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) has snapped the first…
What Is This Bizarre Ball That The Curiosity Rover Found On Mars?
It seems too round to be true -- the Curiosity rover has found a ball-shaped object among the craggy rocks…