Mars
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…
‘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…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 430: Coming Home from Mars, Part 2
Landing on the surface of Mars is very difficult. In fact, it's probably the toughest planet to land on in…
‘Spectacular’ First Images and Data Released from ExoMars Orbiter
The first images taken by the newest mission to Mars have been released, and the teams behind the instruments on…