Science and Exploration

Mars

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The NASA Curiosity rover driving across the dusty Martian surface towards a formation of pale, wind-sculpted hills known as a yardang unit.
Earth & Environment

Curiosity Rover drives toward Martian Yardang unit

On Mars, the Curiosity rover is meticulously examining wind-sculpted hills and laminated bedrock.

Mateo Rojas·June 11, 2026
NASA's Curiosity rover drills into the Martian surface at a location named 'Campo Marte,' collecting its 47th rock sample.
Earth & Environment

Curiosity rover drills 'Campo Marte,' completing 47th sample on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover recently zapped its laser for the 1 millionth time on Mars, a testament to its decade-long, relentless pursuit of Martian secrets.

Mateo Rojas·June 4, 2026
A biodome on Mars where plants are grown in treated regolith, showcasing the potential for off-world agriculture and human settlement.
Human Origins

Biological agents transform regolith, boosting crop fertility

Scientists recently grew 27 grams of duckweed from just one gram of cyanobacteria mixed with Martian regolith simulant.

Sofia Petrova·May 23, 2026
The NASA Psyche spacecraft performing a gravitational assist flyby of Mars, continuing its journey to a metal-rich asteroid.
Space & Astronomy

NASA's Psyche spacecraft successfully flies by Mars

On May 15, the NASA Psyche spacecraft executed a flawless Mars flyby, a precise gravitational assist that, despite its success, still leaves the mission five years from its ultimate destination: a met

Dr. Alistair Finch·May 20, 2026
Detailed orbital view of Mars showcasing large impact craters and prominent wind streaks across its rugged, reddish-brown surface.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Psyche images 30-mile Mars craters & 30-mile wind streaks

On May 15, 2026, NASA's Psyche spacecraft, still years from its primary asteroid target, captured detailed images of Mars, revealing wind streaks and craters.

Jina Park·May 20, 2026
The Psyche spacecraft flies past Mars, capturing a detailed image of its southern polar ice cap during its deep space mission.
Space & Astronomy

Psyche spacecraft captures stunning Mars South Pole images

On May 15, 2026, the Psyche spacecraft, midway through its 2.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·May 20, 2026
The NASA Psyche spacecraft orbits Mars, capturing detailed enhanced-color images of the large Huygens crater on the Martian surface.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Psyche Mission images Huygens Crater on Mars

On May 15, 2026, NASA's Psyche mission, merely passing Mars, captured an enhanced-color view of the 470-kilometer-wide Huygens crater, revealing details beyond human sight.

Mateo Rojas·May 20, 2026
NASA's Mars helicopter rotor blades spinning at supersonic speeds in a simulated Martian atmosphere during advanced testing.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Mars helicopter rotor spins faster than sound in tests

During recent tests, NASA's next-generation Mars helicopter rotor blades reached Mach 1.

Sofia Petrova·May 18, 2026