Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 13, 2025 - The thin, CO2-rich Martian atmosphere presents a novel opportunity for in-situ thermoelectric power generation. With a composition of 95.7% carbon dioxide, 2.7% nitrogen, and 1.6% argon, it offers s
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 13, 2025 - NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft, currently en route to Jupiter's moon Europa, recently utilized a close flyby of Mars to calibrate its critical infrared imaging system. The maneuver, conducted on M
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025 - Liquid water, a critical component for the habitability of Mars, may still be present beneath its surface, according to a recent study conducted by an international team of geophysicists and geologi
Las Vegas NV (SPX) May 07, 2025 - Mars, one of our closest planetary neighbors, has fascinated people for hundreds of years, partly because it is so similar to Earth. It is about the same size, contains similar rocks and minerals, a
Rochester NY (SPX) May 07, 2025 - Despite its dry, dusty surface and thinner atmosphere, Mars may have more in common with Earth than scientists previously thought. In a new study, researchers at the University of Rochester-in
Pasadena CA (JPL) May 06, 2025 - Over the past few weeks, Perseverance has been investigating some curious spherules peppered across the Witch Hazel Hill region along the rim of Jezero crater. A striking cluster of the small bubb
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 28, 2025 - China has officially called for international participation in its upcoming Mars sample-return project, Tianwen 3, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced on Thursday. During
Pasadena CA (JPL) Apr 28, 2025 - Perseverance has been busy exploring lower Witch Hazel Hill, an outcrop exposed on the edge of the Jezero crater rim. The outcrop is composed of alternating light and dark layers, and naturally, t
Moffett Field CA (SPX) Apr 28, 2025 - The discovery of a mineral called siderite may help solve the mystery of what happened to the Red Planet's carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere. New findings from NASA's Curiosity Mars rover could p
College Station, TX (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 - In a groundbreaking study co-authored by a Texas A and M University scientist, researchers have revealed new insights into the geological history of Mars' Jezero Crater, the landing site of NASA's P
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 - New data from NASA's Curiosity rover has uncovered signs of a once-active carbon cycle on ancient Mars, offering fresh insight into the planet's past potential to host life. Dr. Ben Tutolo, Ph
Boulder CO (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 - Visit ancient Mars - a surprisingly temperate planet where snow or rain falls from the sky, and rivers rush down valleys to feed hundreds of lakes. A new study from geologists at the Universit
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 - A research team led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has revealed new insights into Mars' geological and hydrological past by analyzing crystal structures in minerals identified by NASA'
Pasadena CA (JPL) Apr 22, 2025 - Earth planning date: Monday, April 14, 2025: We all know the feeling-it's Monday morning after a packed weekend, and you wish for just a bit more time to rest. Curiosity is likely feeling the same t
Pasadena CA (JPL) Apr 14, 2025 - Earth planning date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025: Our drive from Monday's plan was mostly successful, putting us ~22 meters down the road out of an expected 30 meters. A steering command halted the d
Pasadena CA (JPL) Apr 14, 2025 - Scientists with NASA's Perseverance rover are exploring what they consider a veritable Martian cornucopia full of intriguing rocky outcrops on the rim of Jezero Crater. Studying rocks, boulders, and
