Mars
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…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 433: Volcanoes on Mars
So if you've been to Yellowstone National Park, you've seen one of the most amazing features of the natural world…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 432: Geoglogic Ages of Mars – From Wet and Wild to Desolate Desert
Today, Mars is a desolate wasteland, with dusty red rocks and sand stretching out to the horizon. But billions of…
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,…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 431: The Search for Life on Mars
Enceladus and Europa are all the rage these days, but classic Mars is still a great place to search for…