Mars
Hardy Microbes Might Be Happy on Mars
Is there life on Mars? If it's there, it's probably microscopic, and really tough; able to handle cold temperatures, low…
New Pictures from Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
Now firmly in its final science mapping orbit, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is releasing a torrent of science data back…
Mars Express Sees Water’s History on the Red Planet
Most of humanity's Mars-bound fleet of spacecraft is searching the Red Planet for evidence of its watery past. New evidence…
Spacecraft Sees Mars Rover from Orbit
The first test images from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter have been difficult to appreciate, since they don't show any familiar…
First High Res Images from Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
Now in its final science mapping orbit, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is sending back some of the highest resolution images…
Opportunity Peeks into Victoria Crater
After a journey of 21 months, NASA's Opportunity rover has finally reached its destination: Victoria Crater. Its first photos of…
Mars Rovers Hired on for Another Year
Despite being years past their warranty date, NASA's twin Mars rovers have been pressed into duty for another year. Mars…
Opportunity Sees the Rim of Victoria Crater
NASA's Opportunity rover is close enough to spot the edge of the massive Victoria crater; its destination for almost 2…
New Image of the Face on Mars
When NASA's Viking 1 Orbiter sent its first pictures back from Mars in 1976, one feature caught the eye -…
Aerobraking Mars Orbiter Surprised Scientists
The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has completed the intricate job of aerobraking and its primary science phase will soon begin…