Martian surface
An Ancient Martian Lake Was Larger Than Any Lake on Earth
The ESA's Mars Express orbiter captured an image of the remains of a vast ancient lake on Mars. The remnant…
Planetary Surfaces: Why study them? Can they help us find life elsewhere?
Universe Today recently explored the importance of studying impact craters and what they can teach us about finding life beyond…
A Collapsed Martian Lava Chamber, Seen From Space
Lava tubes and chambers attract a lot of attention as potential sites for bases on the Moon and Mars. They…
It’s Been 10 Years Since Curiosity Landed on Mars, and the Rover is Still Going Strong
For a spacecraft that's traveled millions of kilometers across space and driven on the surface of Mars, Curiosity is holding…
Communication With Mars is About to Become Impossible (for two Weeks)
Every two years, Mars enters what is known as a "Solar Conjunction," where its orbit takes it behind the Sun…
There are Natural Features on Mars That Could Serve as Radiation Shelters
Mars is bombarded with radiation. Without a protective magnetic shield and a thick atmosphere like Earth's, radiation from space has…
Ingenuity’s 6th Flight Didn’t Go So Smoothly
On its sixth flight, the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter suffered a bit of a glitch and was forced to land. But…
Dust Devils Have Left Dark Streaks All Over This Martian Crater
There may be no life on Mars, but there's still a lot going on there. The Martian surface is home…
Nothing Says Springtime on Mars Like Explosions of Sand
Springtime on Earth can be a riotous affair, as plants come back to life and creatures large and small get…
This is What the Ground Looked Like After InSight Landed on Mars
When InSight landed on Mars on Nov. 26th, 2018, it deployed a parachute to slow its descent through the thin…