Mars

MAVEN Takes This Trippy, Nightglowing Photo of Mars in UV

Mars’ atmosphere is about 100 times thinner than Earth's, but there’s still a lot going on in that wispy, carbon…

8 years ago

What are Volcanoes?

Volcanoes are a powerful force of nature, and can be found all over the Solar System. In addition to hot…

8 years ago

The Hidden Glaciers Of Mars

New photos taken by the Mars Express probe reveal evidence of buried glaciers in a region that separates the planet's…

8 years ago

Weekly Space Hangout – October 14, 2016: Europe Crashes the Mars Party

Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Special Guest: Guests: Tyler Finlay of the Sally Ride EarthKAM project Guests: Morgan Rehnberg (MorganRehnberg.com /…

8 years ago

We Land on Mars in Just 2 days!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3WCtJt46qU Watch how Schiaparelli will land on Mars. Touchdown will occur at 10:48 a.m. EDT (14:48 GMT) Wednesday Oct. 19. Cross your fingers…

8 years ago

Opportunity Blazes Through 4500 Sunsets on Mars and Gullies are Yet to Come!

The longest living Martian rover ever - Opportunity - has just surpassed another unfathomable milestone - 4500 Sols (or days)…

8 years ago

President Obama Puts US All In For Mars

President Obama has always been a strong supporter of science, and now he has reaffirmed his support for a mission…

8 years ago

JPL Predicts Mars’ Global Dust Storm To Arrive Within Weeks

A NASA researcher thinks he has figured out how to predict global dust storms on Mars.

8 years ago

Schiaparelli & The Problematic History Of Martian Landings

The Schiaparelli lander will attempt it's landing on Mars in 15 days. Will it succeed, or join the long list…

8 years ago

When Will We Send Astronauts to Mars?

There's been plenty of talk about crewed missions to Mars happening in the next few decades. So when exactly will…

8 years ago