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Happy 20th, Spirit and Opportunity! How the Mars rovers expanded our horizons
By Andrew Jones published
Spirit and Opportunity landed on Mars 20 years ago this month, kicking off a surface mission that reshaped our understanding of the Red Planet.
NASA restores contact with Mars helicopter Ingenuity after communications dropout on latest flight
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Last week, NASA lost contact with Ingenuity. But, don't worry, the agency appears to have regained communication with the beloved helicopter exploring Mars.
NASA's troubled Mars sample-return mission has scientists seeing red
By Leonard David published
NASA's Mars Sample Return program is the agency’s highest priority in planetary science, but projected multibillion-dollar overruns have some calling the plan a 'dumpster fire.'
NASA's Perseverance rover captures 360-degree view of Mars' Jezero Crater (video)
By Stefanie Waldek published
Get a detailed look at Perseverance's current location on Mars — the ancient Jezero Crater.
NASA's Curiosity rover films from dawn to dusk on Mars during downtime (video)
By Robert Lea published
NASA 'sCuriosity Rover filmed footage from dawn to dusk, capturing half a day on Mars as it sat waiting for contact with ground control Nov. 8.
Perseverance Mars rover to climb crater rim next spring in bonus mission
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA's Perseverance rover has been exploring Mars' Jezero Crater for nearly three years, but it will soon move on to investigate a vastly different environment.
Perseverance rover celebrates 1,000 Mars days on the Red Planet
By Mike Wall published
NASA's Perseverance rover hit a big milestone today (Dec. 13) — 1,000 Mars days, or sols, on the Red Planet.
NASA's Mars robots are on their own right now — here's why
By Mike Wall published
NASA has stopped sending commands to its Mars missions for two weeks, but that doesn't mean the robotic explorers are taking a vacation.
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