NASA’s Odyssey orbiter celebrates 20 years of mapping Mars
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the launch of NASA’s Mars Odyssey spacecraft, which has been in orbit around Mars since 2002.
Perseverance rover’s first-ever selfie also shows Mars helicopter
NASA’s Perseverance rover has snapped its first-ever Mars selfie, with the about-to-fly Ingenuity helicopter also in the frame.
Mars rainbow turns out not to be a rainbow after all
It looks like a rainbow and it arcs like a rainbow, but this image captured on Mars by the Perseverance rover definitely does not show a rainbow.
Power plants on other planets: How we’ll generate electricity on Mars
The first Mars explorers will need electricity to survive — but how do you generate power on a dusty planet where solar energy is in short supply?
Mars helicopter survives first major challenge ahead of maiden flight
The Ingenuity Mars helicopter has emerged from its first challenge fighting fit, paving the way for its maiden flight attempt in the coming days.
NASA’s Mars helicopter touches down on the Martian surface
The first flight of the Mars helicopter Ingenuity is fast approaching. The helicopter has now been deployed by the rover and is sitting on the Martian surface.
The Perseverance rover has found a weird green rock on Mars
The Perseverance rover currently exploring Mars has found something strange: A weird green rock that has scientists puzzled.
Marsquakes: NASA’s InSight lander detects two sizable tremors
NASA’s InSight Mars lander recently detected a couple of sizable “marsquakes” caused not by tectonic plates but by volcanic activity.
Mars helicopter is off the ground … but it’s not flying just yet
NASA’s latest Mars image shows the Ingenuity helicopter preparing to become the first aircraft to fly on another planet.
Mars orbiter captures stunning image of planet’s frosty dunes
NASA’s most recent Image of the Day was captured by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and shows the red planet’s frosty dunes.