Mars
Curiosity Rover’s Proximity To Possible Water Raises Planetary Protection Concerns
The Curiosity rover may need to divert its course soon, as its current path could cause it to contaminate a…
NASA’s InSight Lander Approved for 2018 Mars Launch
Top NASA managers have formally approved the launch of the agency’s InSight Lander to the Red Planet in the spring…
Curiosity Rover Captures Full-Circle Panorama of Enticing ‘Murray Buttes’ on Mars
Four years after a nail biting touchdown on the Red Planet, NASA’s SUV-sized Curiosity rover is at last nearing the…
On The Origin Of Phobos’ Groovy Mystery
A new study offers a possible explanation for the strange surface features on Mars' moon of Phobos, which could help…
NASA Goes With Atlas V To Launch Mars 2020 Rover
NASA has taken a major step towards the launch of its Mars 2020 rover, which included awarding a launch services…
A New NASA Cumulative Time in Space Record
Upon his return to Earth, astronaut Jeff Williams will have established a new record for most time spent in space,…
5 Days, 2 Spectacular Conjunctions
Conjunctions of bright planets make for jewelry in the sky. This week, get ready for some celestial shimmer. If you've been…
What are the Planets of the Solar System?
The eight planets of the Solar System are a diverse and interesting bunch, ranging from airless and habitable terrestrial bodies…
Did Cirrus Clouds Help Keep Early Mars Warm & Wet?
The presence of cirrus clouds in the early Martian atmosphere may have helped it stay warm enough for liquid water.
How Close Can Moons Orbit?
The Moon is our constant companion, shining away in the night. But how close could the Moon get before it's…