Cleveland OH (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 - The mystique of Mars has been studied for centuries. The fourth planet from the Sun is reminiscent of a rich, red desert and features a rugged surface challenging to traverse. While several robotic
London UK (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 - Over 15,000 mounds are scattered across Chryse Planitia in Mars' lowlands - but until recently, no one knew how they got there. Scientists have dug into the history of these geological feature
Canberra, Australia (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 - New research from The Australian National University (ANU) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences has unveiled insights into Mars' geological evolution. Analysis of marsquakes-seismic events similar to
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 20, 2025 - Just two weeks ago, in these very pages, I outlined what seemed then a bold prediction about America's space strategy. President Trump's inaugural declaration to 'pursue our manifest destiny into the stars' and 'plant the Stars and Stripes on the planet Mars'- is not anymore campaign rhetoric it's the ultimate cosmic mic drop!
Washington (AFP) Jan 20, 2025 - US President Donald Trump vowed Monday to plant the Stars and Stripes on the planet Mars but made no mention of NASA's planned return to the Moon, heightening speculation about his space strategy.
Pasadena CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 - Researchers have discovered two sets of ancient wave ripples on Mars, signatures of long-dried bodies of water preserved in the rock record. Wave ripples are small undulations in the sandy shores of
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 13, 2025 - Mars exhibits a unique blend of geological features reminiscent of both the moon and Earth, making it a fascinating subject of study for scientists. Current insights into the Red Planet's evol
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 - NASA has unveiled a revised strategy for its Mars Sample Return Program, introducing a dual approach to increase the likelihood of successfully delivering Martian rock and sediment samples to Earth.
Washington (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 - NASA announced Tuesday it may turn to Elon Musk's SpaceX or Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin to help reduce the soaring costs of returning Martian rocks collected by the Perseverance rover to Earth.
San Francisco CA (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 - Have you looked up at the night sky this season and noticed a bright object sporting a reddish hue to the left of Orion? This is none other than the planet Mars! January will be an excellent opportu
Houston TX (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 - A new study explores how variations in Mars' crustal thickness during its ancient history may have influenced the planet's magmatic evolution and hydrological systems. The research, published in Ear
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 - The latest image from ESA's Mars Express offers a stunning glimpse of Mars' south pole, resembling a winter wonderland with its icy hilltops and snow-like layers. However, this scenic view belies th
Houston TX (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 - A groundbreaking achievement by scientists at the University of Houston is changing our understanding of climate and weather on Mars and providing critical insights into Earth's atmospheric processe
Pasadena CA (JPL) Dec 23, 2024 - I have always loved the mountains. Growing up on the flat plains of Midwestern USA, every summer I looked forward to spending a few days on alpine trails while on vacation. Climbing upward from the
Pasadena CA (JPL) Dec 20, 2024 - Welcome to the 2024 holiday plan for Curiosity! This year we're spanning 14 sols to last us through the Earth new year. And this is my fourth year operating Mastcam during the holidays (throwback to
Algiers (AFP) Dec 19, 2024 - NASA's mapping of Mars now bears the names of three iconic Algerian national parks, Algerian physicist Noureddine Melikechi, a member of the US space agency's largest Mars probe mission, has told AFP.
