Mars
If Phoenix Arises, Science could flow quickly
Caption: This mosaic assembled from Phoenix images shows the spacecraft's three landing legs and patches of water ice exposed by…
Stunning New Views From HiRISE; Plus Big Announcement?
Caption: Dune symmetry on Mars. Credit: NASA/JPL/University of Arizona It is so wonderful to see the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter back…
Odyssey to Start Listening for Phoenix Lander
Caption: The Phoenix Mars Lander, its backshell and its heatshield are visible within this enhanced-color image of the Phoenix landing…
Opportunity’s Vacation at Marquette Island
[/caption] Caption: Opportunity leaves a mark on the Marquette Island rock on Mars. Credit: NASA/JPL/U of AZ, colorization by Stuart…
Welcome Back, Mars…
Although there has been plenty of moonlight to go around and frigid temperatures in many parts of the world, that's…
New Images Suggest More Recent Lakes on Mars
Image of a channel between putative lakes from the Context Camera (CTX) onboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). Modern Mars…
New Year’s Resolution: Find the Mars Polar Lander
[/caption] Finding hidden treasure would be a great way to start the new year, don't you think? And somewhere in…
Will the Spirit Rover Survive 2010?
In just a few days, the Spirit rover will celebrate six incredible years on Mars. But JPL put out a…
Mars 2016 Methane Orbiter: Searching for Signs of Life
[/caption] The new joint Mars exploration program of NASA and ESA is quickly pushing forward to implement an agreed upon…
Old Gimpy Wheel on Spirit Rover Shows Signs of Life
Could it be true that the old gimpy wheel on the Spirit rover is making a comeback? The right-front wheel,…