While the car-sized spacecraft flew around the Mars system, flight controllers on Earth temporarily lost communication with ...

For centuries, Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike with its striking red hue. Early astronomers speculated that the planet’s color came from iron-rich minerals, much like rust on Earth ...

The intriguing chemistry of a rock collected by the Perseverance rover could trace to microbial activity — or not.

The idea of an ancient Martian ocean has fascinated scientists for decades. Now, groundbreaking research based on radar scans ...

Perseverance is pushing the limits of Martian science by using its SHERLOC instrument to detect organic compounds, but harsh ...