Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO)
This is Probably Sandstone Layers on Mars. Absolutely Beautiful
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has been in orbit around Mars for almost 14 years. It carries a variety of…
When Martian Storms Really Get Going, they Create Towers of Dust 80 Kilometers High
When a huge dust storm on Mars—like the one in 2018—reaches its full power, it can turn into a globe-bestriding…
Different Conditions From Earth Drive the Movement of Sand Dunes on Mars
Mars is a sandy planet and the HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has given us tons of…
New layers of water ice have been found beneath Mars’ North Pole
A new study has found evidence of glacier of water ice beneath Mars' north pole, enough to cover the entire…
Weekly Space Hangout: Apr 24, 2019 – Nathaniel Putzig and Gareth Morgan of the Shallow Radar (SHARAD) Sounder Team on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO)
Hosts: Fraser Cain (universetoday.com / @fcain) Dr. Pamela Gay (astronomycast.com / cosmoquest.org / @starstryder) Dr. Kimberly Cartier (KimberlyCartier.org / @AstroKimCartier…
This is a Dust Devil… on Mars
We live in a time when our spacecraft orbiting Mars at an altitude of about 300 km. can snap photos…
These Streaks on Mars Could be Flowing Sand, not Water
A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey has revealed that recurring slope lineae on Mars could be the result…
Old Mars Odyssey Data Indicates Presence of Ice Around Martian Equator
After re-examining old data from the Mars Odyssey mission, a team of scientists has found evidence for the presence of…
What Made this Mysterious Pit on Mars? Impact Crater or Natural Collapse?
An unusual pit on the surface of Mars is a bit of a mystery to scientists: is it the result…
Ever Wondered What Final Approach To Mars Might Feel Like?
We’ve posted several ‘flyover’ videos of Mars that use data from spacecraft. But this video might be the most spectacular…