Mars
A One-Way, One-Person Mission to Mars
Will humans ever really go to Mars? Let's face it, the obstacles are quite daunting. Not only are there numerous,…
HiRISE Captures Stunning Images of Mars Avalanches in Action
Magnificent images of avalanches of ice and rock in the northern polar regions of Mars have been captured by NASA…
Latest Mars Images Round-up
With three orbiters and two rovers currently at Mars, there are always interesting images coming back from the Red Planet.…
Mars Gullies Produced by Dry Granular Debris and Not by Recent Water Flow
The High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) on board NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) observed what appeared to be fresh…
Development Problems May Delay Mars Science Laboratory Mission Until 2011
NASA's over budget Mars Science Laboratory mission, scheduled for a 2009 launch, may be delayed due to problems with the…
NASA and ESA Orbiters Join Forces to Prepare for Phoenix Arrival on May 25th, 2008
When the Phoenix lander hits the Martian atmosphere at over 20,000 km/h, at least it will feel safe in the…
New ESA Rover Will Look For Life On Mars
NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers (MER) have been an outstanding success in their longevity and helping us to understand the role…
Mysterious Mars Formation May be Caused by Bursts of Water
Many basin-like features observed on the Martian surface appear to have a fanned feature around possible inlets. Much like river…
Valles Marineris, the Deepest Chasm in the Solar System
The photographs coming back from the Martian orbiters sure help you appreciate the very different terrain on the Red Planet.…
Finding “Tightens the Noose on the Possibility of Life” on Mars
So far, the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) Mission has turned up very little evidence that there is, or was, life…