Scientists might have been wrong about perhaps the most obvious thing about Mars: the red colour behind its nickname ...

A space probe named Hera captured images of Mars' small Deimos moon while on a mission to examine an asteroid.

NASA's Perseverance rover, which has been exploring Mars since 2021, fired its laser at some oddly pale rocks on the surface ...

Seven planets currently form a rare "planet parade" in February's evening sky, with three easy to see with the naked eye, and ...

With its iconic rusty hue, Mars has long been called the red planet. Now, scientists may have discovered the potential source of that distinctive coloring, overturning a popular theory in the process.

Present-day Mars is a barren and inhospitable planet, but it may have once had sandy beaches and tranquil ocean vistas. According to findings published on February 24 in the Proceedings of the ...

Ferrihydrite typically forms quickly in the presence of cool water and so must have formed early on ancient Mars when the planet was still wet. "We are not the first to consider ferrihydrite as ...

I come correct with good news and glad tidings, my dudes. Mars — our planet of will, energy, sexuality, and action, getting it done and getting it on — is at long last going direct.

Researchers are creating advanced simulations that will provide a deeper understanding of Mars's climatic history and help to ...

Seven planets are on display in the night sky at the end of February, but some will be harder to spot than others. Here’s ...

Despite the fact that scientists have now sent more spacecraft to Mars than any other extraterrestrial planet, the world contains much more to learn—even regarding its most iconic feature.