Mars is literally “dying” before our eyes. The MAVEN spacecraft has shown that solar wind is gradually blowing away the planet's atmosphere. Each solar storm is a small step towards even thinner air ...
The rusty world is full of mysteries—and some of the solar system's most extreme geology. Learn more about Earth's smaller, colder neighbor.
Why is Mars known as the Red Planet? The answer lies in its striking reddish glow, visible even from Earth. The surface of Mars is covered with iron oxide - commonly known as rust - which gives it a ...
Mars is no longer a distant red dot in the night sky. Thanks to modern missions, orbital spacecraft, and rovers, we are observing this planet in near real time for the first time in history. Mars is ...