Space Curiosity Rover Uncovers Clues to Mars’ Shift from Wet to Barren Researchers analyzing samples from Gale Crater found carbon-rich minerals called carbonates, which likely formed billions of years ago under conditions that alternated between being suitable and hostile for life.
Space Curiosity Rover Captures Historic Image of Earth and Mars’ Moon Phobos The image, released by NASA on September 13, features a rocky Martian landscape with Earth and Phobos visible in the upper right. An inset zooms in on the two celestial bodies for closer inspection.
Space Curiosity Rover Discovers Potential Signs of Ancient Life on Mars The rover's ChemCam instrument played a crucial role in identifying the manganese oxide, which is commonly associated with high oxygen levels and biological activity on Earth.
Space NASA's Curiosity Rover Spots 'Star Trek' Starfleet Emblem on Mars While this whimsical rock discovery may not be the first, as previous sightings included a "doughnut," an "avocado," and even a "bear," it adds a touch of science fiction to the rover's mission.
Space NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captured a Video of a Martian Day While the images didn't reveal significant weather phenomena, they did offer a fascinating depiction of time passing on the Red Planet. These videos portray Curiosity's silhouette shifting as the day transitions from morning to evening.
Space Solar Conjunction Puts NASA's Mars Robots on Hold Mars exploration will temporarily rely on onboard instruments, as communication with Earth may lead to unintended consequences. NASA's precautionary measure aims to ensure the robots' safety and prevent any issues arising from miscommunications.
Space NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Evidence of Wet-Dry Climate on Ancient Mars NASA's Curiosity rover has unveiled remarkable evidence suggesting that Mars, now a desolate and arid landscape, once experienced seasonal climate changes that alternated between wet and dry conditions similar to those on Earth.
Space NASA's Curiosity Rover Snapped a Photo of a Sunset on Mars Martian clouds are mostly made of frozen ice and float about 60 kilometers above the ground. However, in this new image, the clouds reach an unusually higher altitude. NASA suggests these clouds are probably made of carbon dioxide ice, also known as dry ice.
