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Curiosity rover finds clues to Mars' watery past in rocky 'spiderwebs'

By Samantha Mathewson Published

The web-like features are believed to be sculpted by ancient groundwater, offering new clues about the Red Planet's watery past.

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NASA's Perseverance rover now has its own 'GPS' on Mars: 'We've given the rover a new ability'

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published

NASA's Perseverance rover can now pinpoint its exact location on Mars without help from Earth, paving the way for longer, more autonomous exploration.

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NASA's Perseverance Mars rover completes its 1st drive planned by AI

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published

"The fundamental elements of generative AI are showing a lot of promise in streamlining the pillars of autonomous navigation for off-planet driving."

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NASA Perseverance rover sees megaripples on Mars | Space photo of the day for Jan. 7, 2026.

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published

Another view from Perseverance shows how windswept Mars' landscape truly is.

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NASA's Curiosity rover sends stunning new panorama from high on Mars' Mount Sharp

By Samantha Mathewson Published

The image was captured in November 2025, showing how lighting changes throughout the day on Mars.

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NASA's Perseverance Mars rover could break the record for miles driven on another planet

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published

"There is a lot to keep us busy."

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After 5 years on Mars, NASA's Perseverance rover may have found its 1st meteorite (photos)

By Elizabeth Howell Published

NASA's Perseverance rover spotted a possible space rock on the surface of Mars. The meteorite's nickname is 'Phippsaksla.'

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Mars rovers serve as scientists' eyes and ears from millions of miles away – here are the tools Perseverance used to spot a potential sign of ancient life

By Ari Koeppel Published

Science, especially when conducted remotely on another planet, is rarely black and white.

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Tumbleweed-inspired Mars rovers could be blown across the Red Planet

By Keith Cooper Published

Scientists are testing prototypes of tumbleweed rovers in a wind tunnel that show that Mars' winds are strong enough to push them.

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Landing site for Rosalind Franklin rover may be ripe with clues about ancient Mars life

By Stefanie Waldek Published

Natural geologic processes at Mars' Oxia Planum may improve the Rosalind Franklin rover's chances of detecting organic compounds.

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