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NASA Perseverance rover spies a 'turtle' on Mars | Space photo of the day for Sept. 5, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
A recent close-up shows a turtle-shaped rock on the surface of Mars, captured by NASA's Perseverance rover.

Huge chunks of ancient cosmic objects may be stuck inside Mars
By Stefanie Waldek published
Data from NASA's InSight lander suggests there's a chunky mix beneath the surface of Mars.

Mars quiz: How well do you know the Red Planet?
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
This quiz will challenge your knowledge of Mars' features, missions, and mysteries.

Curiosity rover images 3 intersecting Mars ridges | Space photo of the day for Aug. 21, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
As part of its exploration of Mars's boxwork landscape, Curiosity found itself in a fork-in-the-road

Blue Origin pitches new 'Mars Telecommunications Orbiter' for Red Planet missions (video)
By Josh Dinner published
Blue Origin has used its Blue Ring spacecraft platform to develop the Mars Telecommunications Orbiter, which the company says could aid future NASA missions to the Red Planet.

NASA's Perseverance rover spies mysterious 'helmet' on Mars (photo)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The medieval-looking "helmet" is the latest addition to Mars' gallery of odd-shaped rocks.

Mars orbiter looks deep into chasms and valleys on the Martian surface
By Stefanie Waldek published
ESA's Mars Express spacecraft has been imaging the dynamic Acheron Fossae region of Mars for more than 20 years.

How the Red Planet craze started 120 years ago: Interview with 'The Martians' author David Baron
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
In a Q&A interview, author and science writer David Baron discusses the turn-of-the-century Mars craze, which he covers in his new book, "The Martians."
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