Mars
Martian Spacecraft Spies Earth and the Moon
The incredible HiRISE camera on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter turned its eyes away from its usual target – Mars’…
Opportunity Celebrates Christmas/New Year on Mars Marching to Ancient Water Carved Gully
On the brink of 4600 Sols of a profoundly impactful life, NASA’s long lived Opportunity rover celebrates the Christmas/New Year’s…
NASA Might Build an Ice House on Mars
At first glance, a new concept for a NASA habitat on Mars looks like a cross between Mark Watney’s inflatable…
Spiders Growing on the Surface of Mars Right Before Our Eyes!
For the first time, a research team using data from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter have observed "spider" formations in Mars'…
Book Excerpt: “Incredible Stories From Space,” Roving Mars With Curiosity, part 3
Following is the final excerpt from my new book, "Incredible Stories From Space: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Missions Changing…
Book Excerpt: “Incredible Stories From Space,” Roving Mars With Curiosity, part 2
Following is Part 2 of an excerpt from my new book, "Incredible Stories From Space: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the…
Book Excerpt: “Incredible Stories From Space,” Roving Mars With Curiosity, part 1
Following is an excerpt from my new book, "Incredible Stories From Space: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Missions Changing Our…
How Strong is the Gravity on Mars?
Martian gravity is roughly 38% that of Earth's, a fact that will have serious implications for crewed missions and even…
Martian Mineral Points Toward Past Habitability
New samples obtained by the Curiosity rover have shed more light on environmental changes over the past few billion years,…
‘Insufferable’ Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin Recovering From ‘Record Setting’ Antarctic Expedition Emergency Evacuation
Buzz Aldrin - the second man to walk on the Moon - is recovering nicely today in a New Zealand…