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Drilling for water ice on Mars: How close are we to making it happen?
By Leonard David published
Scientists and engineers are making progress on drilling technology that could access Mars' seemingly vast stores of near-surface water ice.
Life after Ingenuity: How scientists hope to reach the skies of Mars once more
By Keith Cooper published
The concept for a flying, wing-heavy drone called MAGGIE could one day show us an entirely new perspective on Mars.
Helping build instrument for Japanese Mars mission 'a favorite time' for new NASA astronaut (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA engineers just delivered a Mars instrument to Japan for a future mission. New NASA astronaut Andre Douglas helped get the Martian Moons Exploration mission ready for liftoff.
Bad news for life on Mars? Red Planet's wet epoch may have been shorter than we thought
By Robert Lea published
Water freely flowed across Mars billions of years ago, suggesting the Red Planet could also once have supported life. But this water may have existed for just a short time.
How long would it take to walk around Mars?
By Rebecca Sohn published
Space mysteries In this space mysteries piece we take a look at how long it would take to walk around Mars and what factors would affect journey time.
Giant Mars volcano discovered 'hiding' in plain sight
By Leonard David published
A giant volcano has been hiding in plain sight for decades in one of Mars' most iconic regions.
Rippling sand dunes, icy cliffs spied near Mars' north pole (photos)
By Rahul Rao published
Newly released photos by Europe's Mars Express orbiter shows the Red Planet's exotic north polar region, where sand dunes meet high, icy cliffs.
Perseverance rover spots Ingenuity helicopter's snapped-off rotor blade on Mars (photos)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Ingenuity's broken helicopter blade has been spotted on Mars. The little chopper made a hard landing on Jan. 18 and is grounded forever.
Do you want to spend a year inside a mock Mars base for science? If so, NASA wants you.
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA is seeking applicants for its year-long CHAPEA 2 mock Mars mission, which is expected to kick off in spring 2025. Applications are open to the public through April 2, 2024.
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