Mars

NASA confirms Mars orbiter MAVEN went offline. Engineers analyse the spacecraft, using other orbiters as backups to maintain Mars exploration and data collection.

NASA spacecraft tracks new comet SWAN and offers a glimpse of 3I/Atlas with unusual constant watch

The PUNCH mission captured images every four minutes. This continued for almost 40 days without interruption.

Comet 3I/ATLAS grows more active in new NASA, ESA images ahead of close Earth encounter

Discovered in late June and confirmed as the third known interstellar object in July, 3I/ATLAS has raced through the inner solar system at roughly 130,000 mph.

“Martian Butterfly” emerges as astronomers detail Mars’ most unusual crater

The European Space Agency shared a striking Mars image. It shows a crater shaped like butterfly wings. The photograph came from the Mars Express orbiter.

NASA Rover detects electric sparks in Martian dust devils

NASA’s Perseverance rover detected electric sparks in Martian dust devils, confirming charged particles exist in Mars’ atmosphere and affecting future exploration plans.

NASA's Curiosity found pure sulfur crystals inside a Mars rock, surprising scientists

NASA’s Curiosity rover uncovered yellow elemental sulfur in a Martian rock, challenging geological assumptions and raising questions about the planet’s chemical history.

When Mars was not a desert: White kaolinite fragments trace a humid planetary past

New kaolinite-rich rocks uncovered by NASA’s Perseverance rover suggest Mars once hosted warm, rainy environments that may have supported early microbial life in ancient wet climates.

First-ever mapping of large river systems on planet 'Mars' by scientists

Scientists mapped ancient Martian rivers and drainage basins, revealing past water flows and habitable environments of Mars’s climate and geological history.

Lightning detected on Mars for the first time by NASA’s Perseverance Rover; here’s what it is

The rover has explored Jezero Crater since 2021. Its SuperCam instrument recorded audio and electromagnetic signals. These signals revealed tiny electrical discharges on Mars.

Kerala on Mars: Periyar, Thumba and Varkala claim new cosmic addresses on the Red Planet

Kerala now joins earlier Indian names found on Mars. Ganga and craters named after Devendra Lal remain important examples.

NASA rover detects electrical discharges - 'mini-lightning' - on Mars

The six-wheeled rover, exploring Mars since 2021 at a locale called Jezero Crater in its northern hemisphere, picked up these electrical discharges in audio and electromagnetic recordings made by its SuperCam remote-sensing instrument, researchers said.

European Space Agency tests “air-food” for future Moon and Mars missions

The European Space Agency is testing microbes that turn air into protein, creating sustainable astronaut food for space missions and Earth alike.

Mission Escapade: NASA launches two spacecraft to study Mars

NASA’s twin Escapade spacecraft will explore how solar winds stripped Mars’ atmosphere, revealing clues about its lost habitability.

Experiments reveal how dry ice shapes Martian dunes every spring

Scientists find Martian dune gullies are carved by dry ice sublimation, producing sinuous tracks and springtime features once attributed to water.

NASA's Perseverance rover provides unprecedented view of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

The Perseverance rover on Mars imaged 3I/ATLAS with its Right Navigation Camera (Navcam), this image assists both scientific observation and rover navigation across Martian terrain.

Meet NASA’s 10 newly selected all-American 2025 astronaut candidates for Moon and Mars missions

NASA has announced its 2025 astronaut candidate class, marking a new era for Moon and Mars missions. Ten individuals begin rigorous training for future space exploration.

Meet Iniya Pragati: 13-year-old girl who becomes India’s youngest analogue astronaut aiming for Moon, Mars

At 13, Iniya Pragati, India’s youngest analogue astronaut, dreams beyond Earth with plans for the Moon, Mars, and inspiring girls in science and technology.

NASA rover finds potential sign of ancient life in Martian rocks

The discovery, detailed in research published on Wednesday, represents one of the best pieces of evidence to date about the possibility that Earth's planetary neighbor once harbored life

4 volunteers to live in ‘Mars’ for 378 days as part of NASA’s experiment

NASA’s CHAPEA mission will place four crew members inside a 3D-printed Mars habitat to study human health and performance ahead of future deep space missions.

India’s Mars dream is taking shape in Ladakh: What ISRO’s HOPE project is really about

More than just a research initiative, HOPE signals India’s serious intent to join the elite group of nations preparing for deep-space human exploration.

'Most valuable' Martian meteorite sells for over $5 million at New York auction, sets new record

With dimensions of roughly 15 inches by 11 inches by 6 inches, NWA 16788 is said to be 70 per cent larger than the next-largest Martian meteorite ever found.

NASA’s Latest Incredible Space Photos That Will Leave You in Awe

From the fiery Dragon Eye to the majestic Seagull Nebula, discover NASA’s latest jaw-dropping space images that unveil the awe-inspiring beauty and cosmic wonder of our universe.

Red Meets Blue: How to watch Mars-Regulus 'kiss' as 'heart of Lion glows' near red planet this week

At their closest, Mars and Regulus sit just 0.7 degrees apart. That’s about a little finger’s width at arm’s length. It's one of the year's tightest planetary conjunctions.

NASA captures giant Mars volcano piercing through morning clouds

Odyssey, the longest-operating spacecraft orbiting a planet, captured the photo by turning 90 degrees halfway around the planet.

Eerie glimpse of The Moon deimos captured from Mars' surface

Mars can look deserted, but it has its tales. Some are inscribed in dust storms and crater walls. Others are seen in the still blink of a moonlight photograph.