Virtual Expedition on Mars? Caltech's Spectacular 5.7 Terapixel Image of the Red Planet Reveals Impact Craters, Cliffsides, Other Stunning Details

SPACE 04.17.2023 01:15 AM

The 5.7-terapixel mosaic is a consolidation of 110,000 images from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Read to learn more.

Mysterious Bone-like Structure Spotted on Mars' Gale Crater Causing Speculations That Dinosaurs Once Roamed the Red Planet

04.13.2023 22:44 PM

NASA's Curiosity rover found spikes or thorns that appeared to be poking from a rock in Mars' Gale Crater on April 1. Check it out in this article to learn more details.

Space Colonization: How Long Will It Take To Build a Human Colony in Other Planets?

04.07.2023 20:40 PM

Building a human colony on Mars has been the long-term goal of Elon Musk and space agencies around the world. Check out this article to learn how long it will take for this space colonization mission to happen.

Planetary Parade: Five Planets, Crescent Moon Align in Night Sky

03.27.2023 21:01 PM

The crescent moon and five planets line up in a rare event known as a planetary parade. Read to learn more.

Six-Week Trip to Mars? VASIMR Plasma Engine Could Propel Spacecraft to the Red Planet in a Short Period of Time

03.26.2023 22:30 PM

By shortening space travel to Mars, the VASIMR plasma engine can help conserve thousands of gallons of fuel and save tens of millions of dollars. Read to learn more.

Red Planet's Geology: ESA's Mars Express Snaps Water-Carved Valleys, Deep Fractures [LOOK]

03.21.2023 23:14 PM

A snap of Mars' surface demonstrates how it is filled with deep fractures and water-carved valleys, but what led to these fascinating geological features? Read to find out.

'StarCrete': Future Homes on Mars Could Be Built Using Potato-based Concrete

03.21.2023 07:46 AM

StarCrete is a combination of extraterrestrial dust, potato starch, and salt and is twice as strong as the concrete here on Earth. Check out how this could be used in future Moon and Mars missions.

Five Planets Expected in Large Planetary Alignment This Month; Here's How to Watch Them

03.16.2023 00:41 AM

Seeing five planets align is more uncommon than witnessing two or three planets in line. Check out this article to know how to watch the large planetary alignment this month.

Glacier Spotted Close to Mars' Equator; Water Ice Could Be Present at Low Latitudes on the Red Planet

03.15.2023 21:32 PM

The glacier spotted near Mars' equator was actually a salt deposit, not ice. Read to learn more.

NASA Captures Unusual Circular Sand Dunes on Mars, Sparking Interest Among Astronomers Worldwide

03.15.2023 04:15 AM

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has snapped pictures of the bizarre sand dunes on Mars that are almost perfectly round. Check it out in this article to learn more.

Sunset on Mars? NASA Curiosity Rover Snaps Visible Sun Rays on the Red Planet For the First Time

03.07.2023 20:35 PM

This was the first time scientists got to see visible sun rays on the red planet clearly. Read to learn more.

AI Trained to Detect Biosignatures on Mars and Other Planets May Help Reduce Search Area for More Accurate Findings

03.07.2023 04:30 AM

Researchers said that their AI model could recognize biosignatures by up to 87.5% and reduces the search area by up to 97%. Read the article to learn how this AI could help search for signs of life on Mars and other planets.

Hansel and Gretel’s Breadcrumb Trick Is the Inspiration for Cave Exploration on Mars Involving a Flock of Robots

03.02.2023 06:31 AM

Exploring the caves on Mars will involve robots with sensors with Hansel and Gretel's breadcrumb-style concept. Read for the full story.

NASA's Eventful Activities This Week: Black Holes Moving Toward Collision, SpaceX Crew-6 Mission, Perseverance Rover's 2nd Anniversary on Mars

02.26.2023 21:58 PM

NASA is in for an eventful week, from deploying the Space-X Crew-6 to observing two pairs of black holes. Read to learn more.

Lightning on Mars: Electrical Discharge From Dust Storms Could Be a Driving Force for the Red Planet’s Chlorine Cycle

02.23.2023 22:25 PM

The electrical discharge from hazardous dust storms on Mars could have a vital role in the chlorine cycle of the red planet. Read to know more.

Life on Mars? Instruments Used To Detect Possible Existence on the Red Planet May Not Be Sensitive Enough, Study Says

02.21.2023 21:22 PM

There is a need for better and more advanced instruments for detecting life on Mars. Read to learn more.

Aliens in the Solar System? Saturn's Enceladus and Titan, Jupiter's Europa Are Likely Habitats, Scientists Say

02.21.2023 20:54 PM

Where could aliens in the solar system be? Scientists suspect that Saturn's Enceladus and Titan and Jupiter's Europa, among others, could be fostering extraterrestrial life. Read to learn more.

NASA Activities This Week: Naming Moon Mountain, Collecting Mars Sample; What Other Space Undertaking Makes the List?

02.20.2023 06:08 AM

From naming a mountain on the Moon to unveiling the secrets of Pandora's Cluster, NASA has indeed outdone itself this week. Check them out in this article to learn more.

NASA's Perseverance Rover Celebrates Its Second Anniversary on Mars; Percy Ready To Take More Samples Worthy of Study

02.20.2023 01:45 AM

NASA's Perseverance rover continues its search for Martian rocks worthy of investigation after completing the first sample depot on another planet. Read the article to learn more.

SpaceX's Mars-bound Starship Spacecraft Is One Step Closer to Its Maiden Flight After Completing a Key Engine-firing Test

02.10.2023 23:26 PM

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft designed to take humans to Mars within this decade is set to make its maiden orbital flight next month. Read the article to learn more.

Living on Mars Can Shrink Heart, Cause Brain Damage, Increase Risk of Cancer [Report]

02.10.2023 07:33 AM

People are not meant to survive on Mars. Continue reading to know how the environment on the Red Planet can harm our bodies.