Mars
Anything Under That Rock on Mars? Phoenix to Take a Peek
[/caption] Ever wondered what might crawl out from under a rock on Mars? The Phoenix lander is going to attempt…
Why is Mars’ Southern Polar Cap Crooked?
[/caption] Like Earth, Mars has frozen polar caps, but unlike Earth, these caps are made of carbon dioxide ice as…
Phoenix Lander Working Hard Before Summer’s End on Mars
The Phoenix Mars Lander is working as fast as it can to dig and deliver as many samples as possible…
Newest Mission to Mars: MAVEN
[/caption] Did Mars once have a thick atmosphere? Could the climate on the Red Planet have supported water and possibly…
Phoenix Spies – and Feels – Dust Devils
[/caption] Not only has the Phoenix Mars Lander photographed several dust devils dancing across the arctic plain this week, but…
Clumps Growing on Phoenix Lander Legs
Clumps of material have adhered to the legs of the Phoenix Mars Lander, and the clumps continue to change and…
Water on Mars Was Prolonged, Study Shows
Previous studies of Mars indicated that while water was certainly present on the Red Planet in the ancient past, it…
Opportunity Twitters Self Portrait
[/caption] The Mars Exploration Rovers are now tweeting on Twitter, and Opportunity recently shared what she's been doing since climbing…
Phoenix Probe Says Both Yes and No to Water on Mars
[/caption] NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander has a fork-like conductivity probe on it's robotic arm, and results from the instrument are…
Phoenix Lander Just Watchin’ the Clouds Go By
[/caption] So, what do you do on a holiday? It's Labor Day here in the U.S., and the Phoenix lander…