Mars
Brand New Martian Gullies
Mars is a more dramatically changing place than scientists had ever imagined. Thanks to its long lifetime, the Mars Global…
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is Doing Well
In preparation for its arrival at Mars next year, NASA has begun putting the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter through its paces.…
Investigation Into One of Mars Express’ Instruments
The Planetary Fourier Spectrometer (PFS) on board the ESA's Mars Express spacecraft malfunctioned a few months ago, and the agency…
Water detection at Gusev crater described
Color picture of Gusev crater. Image credit: ESA Click to enlarge A large team of NASA scientists, led by earth…
Biblis Patera Volcano
This is an image of the Biblis Patera volcano's caldera which was taken by the ESA's Mars Express spacecraft. Biblis…
Spirit’s Mountaintop View
NASA's Spirit rover has reached the summit of Husband Hill, and is now taking some time to enjoy the view.…
NASA Says Liquid Water Made Martian Gullies
NASA scientists think they've developed a strong case that liquid water created the strange gullies discovered on Mars a few…
Mineral Mapper Traveling to Mars
With Friday's launch, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is now on its way to the Red Planet. One of the instruments…
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Launched
After a few days of delays, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has begun its journey towards the Red Planet. The orbiter…
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Ready for Thursday Launch
After a one-day delay, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is ready for launch on Thursday, August 11. The first launch window…