Red Planet

Twitter Abuzz After Spacecraft Captures "Unique Green Glow" Around Mars

Offbeat | Wednesday June 17, 2020

Mars may be known as the Red Planet, but a European spacecraft has now detected a green glow around it.

First Arab Mission to Mars Designed to Inspire Youth

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 10, 2020

The first Arab space mission to Mars, armed with probes to study the Red Planet's atmosphere, is designed to inspire the region's youth and pave the way for scientific breakthroughs, officials said Tuesday.

Lava Flowing On Mars May Be The Result Of Mud-Volcanoes, Suggests Study

Science | ANI | Tuesday May 19, 2020

Scientists have long suspected that the ''fire-breathing'' volcanoes that spread large quantities of flowing lava over Mars were not the only kind. The numerous mountain cones in the northern hemisphere of the Red Planet may be the result of mud volcanoes.

NASA Says Mars Rover 'Perseverance' on Schedule Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday March 16, 2020

NASA has decided to persevere through the COVID-19 pandemic for launching its newest Mars rover that was recently christened as Perseverance.

NASA Names Next Mars Rover 'Perseverance'

Agence France-Presse | Friday March 6, 2020

NASA on Thursday announced the name of its next Mars rover: Perseverance. It will be the fifth exploratory vehicle on the Red Planet following in the tire tracks of the similarly augustly titled Sojourner, Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity.

Mars Lander Confirms Quakes, Aftershocks on Red Planet

Associated Press | Tuesday February 25, 2020

NASA's newest Mars lander has confirmed that quakes and even aftershocks are regularly jolting the red planet. Scientists reported Monday that the seismometer from the InSight spacecraft has detected scores of marsquakes.

Mars to Disappear Behind the Moon on February 18

ANI | Saturday February 15, 2020

If it's clear on the morning of Tuesday, February 18th, you could see Mars wink out as the Moon passes in front of the Red Planet in what is known as an occultation.

Mars Is Losing Water Faster Than Expected, Study Claims

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday January 10, 2020

Researchers have claimed that Mars, the red planet is losing water more quickly than what theory as well as past observations would suggest.

NASA's Mars 2020 Rover to Seek Ancient Life, Prepare Human Missions

Agence France-Presse | Saturday December 28, 2019

The Mars 2020 rover, which sets off for the Red Planet next year, will not only search for traces of ancient life, but pave the way for future human missions, NASA scientists said Friday.

NASA's Trip To Mars Begins In California "Clean Room"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday December 28, 2019

NASA's Mars 2020 rover will head off for the Red Planet next year. But like Voyager, Galileo and Cassini before it, the mission's epic journey began in a "clean room" in California.

Mars 2020 Headed to the Red Planet Next Year: NASA

ANI | Wednesday December 11, 2019

Curiosity won't be NASA’s only active Mars rover for much longer as in next summer, 'Mars 2020' will be headed for the Red Planet.

China Completes Mars Lander Test Ahead Of 2020 Mission

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday November 15, 2019

China on Thursday completed a test of its Mars exploration lander ahead of Beijing's first mission to the red planet slated for 2020.

Possible To Grow Crops On Mars, Moon For Future Explorers: Study

Science | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 16, 2019

Scientists have produced crops in Mars and lunar soil simulant developed by NASA, supporting the idea that it is possible to grow food on the Red Planet and the Moon to feed future settlers.

You Can Fly Your Name To Mars. NASA Is Giving Out Boarding Passes

Offbeat | Thursday September 12, 2019

NASA is giving people the opportunity to send their names to the red planet aboard its Mars Rover 2020 mission.

Elon Musk Says Building a City on Mars Could Cost Up to $10 Trillion

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Musk estimated the cost of having a self-sustaining civilization on the Red Planet which is "between $100 billion and $10 trillion".