Mars
One-Way Mission to Mars: US Soldiers Will Go
Sergeant First Class William H. Ruth III contemplates his current duty in a barren landscape in Afghanistan, and says he's…
Mars Was Recently Blanketed By Glaciers
Mars is a dead world, unchanging for billions of years. Right? Maybe not. Researchers from Brown University have found evidence…
New ESA Rover Will Look For Life On Mars
NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers (MER) have been an outstanding success in their longevity and helping us to understand the role…
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…
Astronomers Could Detect Oceans on Extrasolar Planets
Imagine if astronomers could tell the difference between Earth-like extrasolar planets just by seeing the reflected light from their oceans?…
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…
Asteroid 2007 WD5 Won’t Hit Mars
Sorry to disappoint those of you hoping for some Martian fireworks the end of this month. NASA's Near Earth Object…
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…
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,…
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…