Scientists believe the MFF’s ice, protected by layers of dust or ash, could reveal clues about Mars' ancient, water-rich past ...

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Friday (local time) announced a Mars mission at the end of 2026, while also revealing that Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus will be onboard the spacecraft. He further announced ...

The redness of Mars has made the planet one of the most recognizable in the solar system with its hue serving as a topic of debate in planetary science. A recent study by Brown researchers found the ...

Much of the ancient water on Mars likely also evaporated, leaving behind deposits of sulfates. If microbial life ever developed in the red planet’s oceans, chances are that their fossils are ...

On February 3, 2021, a rock from space slammed into Mars, carving a 21-meter-wide crater and sending seismic waves rippling across the planet. These waves traveled exactly 1,640 kilometers before ...

Atmospheric gravity waves play a crucial role in driving latitudinal air currents on the Red Planet, particularly at high altitudes ... “But our study shows that on Mars, gravity waves have a dominant ...

The previous opposition was on January 16, and as Mars recedes from Earth, March provides another good chance to see the Red Planet at its best. Anyone with an unobstructed view of the night sky ...

March 2025 is a treat for astronomy lovers, offering several chances to observe Mars in the night sky. The Red Planet will put on a spectacular show with key sightings throughout the month. If you ...

Elon Musk has been vocal about humanity’s need for a 'second planet' and said it essentially is a life-and-death matter. As long as Musk has been a public figure, he has been very open about his plans ...

(CNN) — Mars may have once hosted an ocean with waves that lapped against sandy beaches 3.6 billion years ago, according to new research. China’s Zhurong rover and its ground-penetrating radar ...

(CNN) — Mars may have once hosted an ocean with waves that lapped against sandy beaches 3.6 billion years ago, according to new research. China’s Zhurong rover and its ground-penetrating radar ...