Striking rock formations documented by the rover provide evidence of a drying climate in the Red Planet’s ancient past.
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NASA’s Mars Fleet Lays Low As Sun Moves Between Earth and Red Planet
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The missions will continue collecting data about the Red Planet, though engineers back on Earth will stop sending commands...
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NASA InSight’s ‘Mole’ Is Out of Sight
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Now that the heat probe is just below the Martian surface, InSight’s arm will scoop some additional soil on...
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5 Hidden Gems Are Riding Aboard NASA’s Perseverance Rover
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The symbols, mottos, and small objects added to the agency’s newest Mars rover serve a variety of purposes, from...
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Mars Is Getting a New Robotic Meteorologist
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Sensors on NASA’s Perseverance will help prepare for future human exploration by taking weather measurements and studying dust particles....
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NASA Awards Mars Ascent Propulsion System Contract for Sample Return
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The award moves NASA and ESA a step closer to realizing Mars Sample Return, an ambitious planetary exploration program...
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NASA to Provide Update on InSight Mars Lander
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NASA and InSight leaders will share the latest on the pioneering spacecraft’s science findings and discuss future milestones for...
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NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Logs Second Successful Flight
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The small rotorcraft’s horizons were expanded on its second flight. Read More
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NASA Invites Public to Share Thrill of Mars Perseverance Rover Landing
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Mark your calendars for live landing commentary, news briefings, livestreamed Q&As, virtual watch parties, student activities, and more. Read...