Latest articles by Andrea Thompson
R.I.P: The Mars Lander's Legacy
Despite its early demise, Phoenix Mars Lander gathered trove of new data.
Mars Lander Mission Appears to be Over
Mission controllers lose contact with Phoenix Mars Lander, science operations over.
Signs of Late Volcanism Seen on Moon
Young mare basalts on moon's farside show volcanism persisted.
Mars Lander Still Phoning Home as Power Dips
Phoenix lander still communicating with Earth but power decreasing each day.
Strange Sand Ripples on Mars Explained
Images give scientists more information on unusual sand features on Mars.
Mars Lander Goes Inactive
Poor weather, dwindling power at Phoenix landing site forces spacecraft into safe mode.
Mars Lander Starts Winter Shutdown
Phoenix scientists begin shutting down heaters to keep lander alive longer.
New Signs That Ancient Mars Was Wet
MRO finds more recently-deposited water-bearing minerals on Mars.
Hubble Back on Track to Resume Operations
Hubble's systems have been reset and science operations could resume this weekend.
Hopes Dashed for Ice on Moon
New images of Shackleton crater suggest no water ice in cold lunar craters.
Laser Could Aid Search for Life on Mars
Instrument that zaps minerals, analyzes could detect biomolecules in Mars rocks.
Impact Crater Exhumed from Mars Ice
An ice mound imaged in the north polar region of Mars indicates a crater underneath.
Phoenix Lander Survives Martian Dust Storm
Over the weekend, a dust storm blew over Phoenix's landing site, diminishing its solar power.
Phoenix Lander Scoops Dirt from Under Martian Rock
With its time left on Mars dwindling, Phoenix investigates underneath rock.
Frozen Death Looms for Phoenix Mars Lander
Setting sun, freezing temperatures will likely spell the end for Phoenix mission.
Listening In: Lander to Record Mars Sounds
Phoenix mission scientists will try to switch on lander's microphone, hear Mars.
Mars Lander Aims to Look Under a Rock
NASA scientists sent commands to Phoenix to nudge aside a Martian rock.
Water Flowed on Mars Longer than Thought
Features of plains around Valles Marineris indicated flowing water on Mars longer than though.
Scream of Black Hole's Birth Detected Halfway Across the Universe
Gamma-ray burst most distant object visible to naked eye, revises theory of formation.
NASA Scrambles for Samples as Sun Sets on Mars Lander
Phoenix team plans to get as many samples to lander as possible before Martian summer ends.
New Partial Rings Discovered Around Saturn
Cassini finds new ring arc, confirms another orbiting with two of Saturn's moons.
Mars Water Mystery Surfaces
Phoenix lander detects changes in air humidity but finds on film of water on ground.
