Mars: Facts, news, features and articles about the Red Planet

'Very interesting wiggles' in data from silent NASA Mars spacecraft lead to unexpected solar wind discovery

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published 26 May 26

Data from NASA's MAVEN spacecraft revealed a never-before-seen atmospheric effect on Mars, revealing how solar storms may shape planets without strong magnetic fields.

Scientists want to send a roly-poly robot filled with 'dandelion drones' to investigate hidden tunnels on Mars

By Tom Brown Published 25 May 26

Engineers are increasingly turning to the concept of "biomimicry" for the next generation of Mars robots.

Strange stacked stones spotted on Mars | Space photo of the day for May 21, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 21 May 26

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has stumbled across an unusual sight: a stack of rocks on the Martian surface.

Watch NASA's new Mars helicopter rotor break the speed of sound (video)

By Josh Dinner Published 17 May 26

NASA is testing the limits of future Mars aircraft as it works to develop a next-generation fleet of helicopters that will fly through the thin atmosphere of the Red Planet.

Mars orbiter captures striking images of 'chaos and craters' carved by ancient floods

By Samantha Mathewson Published 15 May 26

ESA's Mars Express orbiter captured dramatic new views of a rugged Martian landscape shaped by catastrophic floods billions of years ago.

No, this isn't a solar eclipse. It's an image of Mars, captured by NASA's asteroid-bound Psyche probe

By Robert Lea Published 14 May 26

NASA spacecraft Psyche has captured a stunning image of Mars ahead of a flyby on Friday (May 15).

They really launched this tiny spacecraft (Well, sort of.) | Space photo of the day for May 11, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 11 May 26

It's the tiniest Mars test we've seen yet.

Here's what 6 years of driving on Mars did to the wheels on NASA's Curiosity rover (video)

By Samantha Mathewson Published 7 May 26

A new video released by NASA/JPL documents six years of Curiosity rover's wheels while driving on Mars.

Drone radar could help spacecraft pinpoint where to drill for water on Mars, scientists say

By Samantha Mathewson Published 1 May 26

Drone-mounted radar flown over glaciers on Earth show how the technology can map buried ice in detail, helping future Mars spacecraft choose exactly where to drill.

Is it cake? No, it's a parachute! | Space photo of the day for May 1, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 1 May 26

In this donut-shaped bag is a massive parachute. Next stop? Mars.