Latest about Mars
Mysterious Mars mounds may bolster case for ancient Red Planet ocean
Buttes and mesas in Mars' Chryse Planitia contain clay minerals made from liquid water interacting with the rock nearly 4 billion years ago.
Volcanic cones on Mars tell a tale of ice and fire
A study of volcanic cones near the equator on Mars is challenging what scientists previously knew about when and where water flowed on Mars.
How long does it take to get to Mars?
Reference We explore how long it takes to get to Mars and the factors that affect a journey to the Red Planet.
Deimos: Mars' smallest moon
Reference Mars' moon Deimos is still mysterious a century and a half after its discovery.
Food grows better on the moon than on Mars, scientists find
Scientists expect the moon to have better soil for growing food than the red planet
From gassy geysers to frosty avalanches, let’s ring in the Martian New Year!
It’s time to ring in the Martian New Year with a variety of strange sights on the planet’s Northern Hemisphere.
Ancient volcanic ash on Mars could offer new clues in search for extraterrestrial life
Researchers believe dark rocks at the site of a future Mars rover landing mission may be left over from ancient volcanic eruptions, and may be protecting signs of life — if there ever was life on Mars.
Can NASA's troubled Mars Sample Return mission be saved?
An independent review team is delivering a final report to NASA leadership to determine if the agency's Mars Sample Return mission is salvageable after facing scrutiny for its $11 billion budget.
