Mars

Curiosity Rover Observes Iridescent Clouds on Mars, Offering New InsightsCuriosity Rover Observes Iridescent Clouds on Mars, Offering New Insights

Curiosity Rover Observes Iridescent Clouds on Mars, Offering New Insights

Images captured by NASA's Curiosity rover have shown rare iridescent clouds drifting across the Martian sky. These formations, observed in…

2 months ago
NASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars MissionsNASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions

NASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions

Efforts to develop nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) for future space missions have taken a significant step forward. General Atomics Electromagnetic…

2 months ago
Astronaut Vision Changes in Space, Pose Risks for Mars ExplorationAstronaut Vision Changes in Space, Pose Risks for Mars Exploration

Astronaut Vision Changes in Space, Pose Risks for Mars Exploration

A significant number of astronauts spending extended time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have reported changes to their vision,…

2 months ago
Astronauts’ Vision Problems Linked to Prolonged Space Exposure, Posing Risks for Mars MissionsAstronauts’ Vision Problems Linked to Prolonged Space Exposure, Posing Risks for Mars Missions

Astronauts’ Vision Problems Linked to Prolonged Space Exposure, Posing Risks for Mars Missions

Astronauts returning from extended space missions are reported to experience significant changes in eye health, linked to prolonged exposure to…

2 months ago
NASA’s InSight Mars Lander Captured with Dust Layers by Mars Reconnaissance OrbiterNASA’s InSight Mars Lander Captured with Dust Layers by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

NASA’s InSight Mars Lander Captured with Dust Layers by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

NASA's retired InSight Mars lander was recently spotted by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) in an image taken on October…

3 months ago
Mars Dust Storms May Be Predictable Based on Surface Heating PatternsMars Dust Storms May Be Predictable Based on Surface Heating Patterns

Mars Dust Storms May Be Predictable Based on Surface Heating Patterns

New research has indicated a strong connection between warm, sunny days on Mars and the occurrence of dust storms, with…

4 months ago
Cosmic Rays Could Erase Signs of Life on Mars, Study RevealsCosmic Rays Could Erase Signs of Life on Mars, Study Reveals

Cosmic Rays Could Erase Signs of Life on Mars, Study Reveals

A study published in Astrobiology on November 13 has revealed the challenges posed by cosmic radiation in preserving potential traces…

4 months ago
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Set to Target Spiderweb-Like ‘Boxworks Deposits’ on Mars’ SurfaceNASA’s Curiosity Rover Set to Target Spiderweb-Like ‘Boxworks Deposits’ on Mars’ Surface

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Set to Target Spiderweb-Like ‘Boxworks Deposits’ on Mars’ Surface

NASA's Curiosity rover is gearing up for a fresh phase of exploration on Mars, targeting a striking patch of surface…

4 months ago
NASA’s Viking Mission May Have Destroyed Martian Life with Water ExperimentsNASA’s Viking Mission May Have Destroyed Martian Life with Water Experiments

NASA’s Viking Mission May Have Destroyed Martian Life with Water Experiments

In 1975, NASA's Viking programme made history when its twin landers became the first American spacecraft to successfully reach the…

4 months ago
Meteorite contains evidence of liquid water on Mars 742 million years agoMeteorite contains evidence of liquid water on Mars 742 million years ago

Meteorite contains evidence of liquid water on Mars 742 million years ago

An asteroid struck Mars 11 million years ago and sent pieces of the red planet hurtling through space. One of…

5 months ago