Martian North Polar Vortex Creates Seasonal Ozone Layer, Planetary Scientists Say
The polar vortex is a consequence of Martian seasons, which occur because the planet’s axis is tilted at…
‘Groundbreaking’ NASA Discovery Is ‘Closest We Have Ever Come’ to Finding Life on Mars
The so-called “Leopard spot” marks a mineral known on Earth for its production by microbes – Credit: NASA…
Perseverance Rover Captures Elusive Martian Aurora for a Second Time
Scientists have captured visible-light images of auroras glowing green above Mars, thanks to NASA’s Perseverance rover. (Artist’s concept).…
US scientists find ‘critical gaps’ holding back Nasa moon plan as China races ahead
Scientists have found critical gaps in Nasa’s development of space life support systems that could prevent the United…
US scientists find ‘critical gaps’ holding back Nasa moon plan as China races ahead
Scientists have found critical gaps in Nasa’s development of space life support systems that could prevent the United…
How carrying enough water to make return-trip propellant simplifies a Starship mission to Mars
The idea of a human mission to explore Mars has been studied repeatedly over the past 75 years.…
NASA’s Perseverance rover finds potential signs of ancient life on Mars
NASA just announced that its Perseverance rover recently found some promising signs of ancient life on Mars. The…
“Turtle” discovered on Mars: photo
NASA’s Perseverance rover continues to delight Earthlings with unique images from the surface of the Red Planet. At…
NASA to Share Details of New Perseverance Mars Rover Finding
NASA will host a media teleconference at 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday, Sept. 10, to discuss the analysis of…
Strange blobs found inside Mars could be remnants of something ancient, astronomers say
Strange blobs found inside Mars by Nasa’s InSight lander may be remnants of the ancient “embryo” that eventually…
InSight Mission Discovers Chaotic Structure Hidden Inside Mars
Illustration of ancient Mars being struck by a gigantic space rock, triggering massive melting and mixing deep inside…
NASA Perseverance Rover Photographs Rock on Mars That Looks Like a Turtle
NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover has been exploring Jezero Crater on Mars since it landed on the planet on…