Mars
Make a Deal for Land on the Moon
Whether its asteroid prospecting, mining interests, or space tourism, a lot of industries are taking aim at space exploration. Some…
You Could Fit All the Planets Between the Earth and the Moon
I ran into this intriguing infographic over on Reddit that claimed that you could fit all the planets of the…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 354: Mars vs Comet Siding Spring
We were witness to a once in a million year event. A close approach of Comet Siding Spring to the…
Stunning View of Solar System’s Largest Volcano and Valles Marineris Revealed by India’s Mars Orbiter Mission
India’s Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) has delivered another sweet treat - a stunning view of our Solar System's largest volcano…
MRO Spies Tiny, Bright Nucleus During Comet Flyby of Mars
Not to be outdone by the feisty Opportunity Rover, the HiRISE camera on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) turned in…
Video: Fly Over a Weird Landscape on Mars in 3-D
This isn't quite like Luke's trench run in the Battle of Yavin, but it's waaay more awesome in that this…
Opportunity Rover Spots Comet Siding Spring from the Surface of Mars!
It looks like NASA's hard-working Opportunity Rover nabbed our very first pictures of a comet seen from another world! A…
Astrophotographers Capture Dramatic Photos of Comet Siding Spring Approaching Mars
Astrophotographer Damian Peach shares this spectacular image of comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring approaching Mars taken just hours ago. The faint comet…
A Compendium of Universe Today Comet Siding Spring Articles: January 2013 – October 2014
We present here a compendium of Universe Today articles on comet Siding Spring. Altogether 18 Universe Today stories and counting…
Here’s a Look at Comet Siding Spring Two Days Before its Encounter with Mars
The excitement continues to build as Comet Siding Spring rapidly approaches the Red Planet, and here's the latest view of…