Mars

Are the Martian Winds Still Resurfacing the Planet?

The Martian atmosphere is tenuously thin; just 1% as thick as the Earth's. And yet, it boasts a surprising array…

17 years ago

Amazing Panorama of Mars’ Victoria Crater from Opportunity

The images coming from Mars seem to get better and better. Mars rover Opportunity is currently sitting in an alcove…

17 years ago

No Humanoid on Mars, Just Rocks

Okay, once and for all, let's make this clear. In the words of our esteemed Bad Astronomer, Phil Plait, "repeat…

17 years ago

Ice Clouds on Mars Create Shade

Until now, Mars has generally been regarded as a desert world, where a visiting astronaut would be surprised to see…

17 years ago

Landing Sites for Mars Science Lab Narrowed to Six

Where should the next spacecraft land on Mars? The Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover is scheduled to launch in the…

17 years ago

1-in-75 Chance Of Tunguska-Size Impact On Mars

A 164-foot (50 meter) wide asteroid will be crossing the orbit of Mars at the end of January 2008. Currently,…

17 years ago

Maybe Sulfur Dioxide, Not Carbon Dioxide, Kept Mars Warm

Try to walk on Mars today, and the planet will simultaneously freeze and suffocate you. Not to mention the minimal…

17 years ago

Mars at its Closest Approach

Okay, now you can tell your friends and family that Mars is making its closest approach, and not August like…

17 years ago

The Spirit Rover’s Big Discovery

Amazingly, the two Mars rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, have been working diligently on the surface of the Red Planet for…

17 years ago

Building Blocks of Life Can Form on Cold, Rocky Planets — Anywhere

Our old friend and headline-maker is back in the news. Meteorite ALH84001 -- the Mars rock that sent the world…

17 years ago