The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction. Billions of years ...

Learn about Mars at opposition in January 2025, when the Red Planet is closest to Earth. Discover how to view it, key dates, ...

Like much of Mars, the butterscotch plain is inhospitable, empty, ancient, and, when it comes down to it, pretty dull. But a few hundred meters to the south, over a shoal of low, uneven hummocks ...

If you are fortunate to live in the occultation zone and the weather cooperates, this upcoming event is one that really ...

Were you watching on February 19 as the very excited men and women of NASA managed to land the newest invention, Perseverance, on Mars from their ... of amazing space facts as it wheels around ...

NASA proposes a quicker, cost-effective plan to bring Mars samples to Earth by 2030, reducing the mission cost from $11 billion to around $7 billion. The revised options include traditional sky ...