Browsing: Mars

The Arsia Mons Elongated Cloud is a rare Martian weather event first spotted in 1977. New data explains its unusual formation and massive size.

Scientists have dated a meteorite found in the Sahara Desert to 4.1 billion years ago, making it one of the oldest Martian rocks ever discovered.

NASA’s Curiosity rover has identified a new drilling target named Nazca, where unique crystal structures offer clues about Mars’ ancient environment.

A 1929 Guardian contest asked readers what they would say to Martians. Responses included cricket challenges, cancer cures, and peace treaties.

A new study reveals that exotic physics drives a mysterious 1,000-mile cloud on Mars, solving a decade-old atmospheric puzzle.

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory marks 90 years since its founding, highlighting historic achievements like Explorer 1 and Voyager, alongside upcoming missions like SkyFall and NEO Surveyor.

Japan is preparing to launch the MMX mission to collect samples from Phobos, aiming to return soil to Earth by 2031.

Mars and the Beehive cluster appear below an aurora over Sweden. A solar eruption on October 10, 2026, triggered the display captured near Lansjärv.

NASA’s Perseverance rover has exceeded the distance record held by the Opportunity rover, marking a new milestone in Mars exploration as of October 2026.