Mars Ingenuity helicopter's 59th flight was captured by the Perseverance rover's Left Mastcam-Z camera. Credit: Credit: Space ...

In the decades that astronomers have been studying Mars, we’ve learned that its distinct color comes from rusted iron minerals in the dust that covers the planet. At some point in the Red Planet’s 4.5 ...

"Mars is still the Red Planet. It’s just that our understanding of why Mars is red has been transformed." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

Mars will be visible to stargazers Sunday night as it moves into opposition with Earth. All you have to do is walk outside and look up at the sky. Because Mars is directly opposite the sun, the red ...

Mars' distinctive red color comes from the mineral ferrihydrite, which only forms in the presence of cool water, a new study claims. Ferrihydrite also forms at a lower temperature than other minerals ...

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NASA and the European Space Agency plan to bring samples back from Mars. Could they harbor a type of life that scientists warn could trigger mass extinctions on Earth?

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The color red and the planet Mars go together like Earth and its ...