Detailed Photos of Mars Captured by China’s Tianwen-1 Probe
China’s National Space Administration (CNSA) has published a series of detailed images taken by its Tianwen-1 Mars probe that cover the entire surface of Mars.
Curiosity Rover Captures Flaky Rocks on Mars from Past Climate Change
For the past year, NASA's Curiosity rover has been moving between two regions in order to look for evidence of water in Mars's past. Surprisingly, the area between the two target regions has provided fascinating details as well.
Photos of a Rare Planetary Alignment That Won’t Occur Again Until 2040
The last few days have seen a parade of planets lined up in the night sky with Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, and the moon all visible -- a planetary alignment that won't happen again until 2040.
NASA Perseverance Rover Spots Trash on Mars
NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover has spotted something unexpected: a piece of the thermal blanket that the rover's team believes may have come off its rocket-powered jet pack when it made its descent to the Red Planet last year.
Watch NASA’s Mars Helicopter Set Another Flight Record
NASA's Mars helicopter drone Ingenuity has set a new record as it flew farther and faster than ever before and was captured by the aircraft's navigation camera.
Mars InSight Lander’s Final Selfie Shows Huge Amounts of Dust Buildup
NASA's Mars InSight Lander has taken its final selfie. Side-by-side with its first selfie taken in 2018 shows the extreme effect of the Red Planet's environment.
Mars Curiosity Rover Snaps Photo of ‘Doorway’ on Mars
Last week, NASA's Mars Curiosity rover captured a photo of what looks like a purposefully carved doorway that leads somewhere into the depths of the Red Planet.
NASA Ingenuity Helicopter Captures Spacecraft Wreckage on Mars
The Mars helicopter drone Ingenuity has captured aerial photos of some of the used Perseverance landing gear. NASA says this detailed aerial perspective could provide valuable insights for future missions.
Perseverance Rover Captures Stunning Solar Eclipse from Mars
The Mars Perseverance rover has captured detailed footage of Phobos, one of the Red Planet's moons, crossing the face of the Sun. It is the most zoomed-in, highest frame-rate observation of a Phobos solar eclipse taken from the Martian surface.
A Parade of Planets Will Cross the Night Sky Through Spring 2022
Starting in April, the northern hemisphere will be treated to an alignment of up to five planets and the moon, all visible together. Planetary alignments, especially at this scale, aren't common and could prove to be an excellent photo opportunity.
China’s Mars Orbiter Sends Back Selfie Video for the Lunar New Year
The Chinese Mars orbiter Tianwen-1 has sent back a selfie video that shows its orbit around Red Planet. The clip was published in celebration of the Lunar New Year and shows both the orbiter and Mars below it as it zooms around the planet.
ESA Publishes Stunning Photo of a 2.5-Mile Wide Icy Martian Crater
The European Space Agency (ESA) released a breathtaking new photo of a two-and-a-half-mile wide ice-covered crater on Mars affectionately nicknamed "Red Velvet."
China Releases Amazing Photos of Tianwen-1 Probe Above Mars
China's National Space Administration published four photos taken by its Tianwen-1 Mars mission, including the first full photo of the orbiting probe over the Red Planet.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Shares its Top Mars Photos of 2021
The Mars Perseverance Rover has been hard at work on the Red Planet since it landed earlier this year. In addition to capturing physical samples, it has also been regularly snapping photos and NASA has shared its most liked images from the last year.
NASA Curiosity Rover Snaps New 360-Panorama of Mars’ Mountains
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has captured a new 360-degree panorama that reveals the diverse terrain of Mount Sharp, a crucial part of the planet that plays an integral role in helping scientists study the region and learn more about its history.
China Shares More Photos, Video, and Audio from its Mars Zhurong Rover
While NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover has been largely stealing the global spotlight, China's Zhurong rover has been making waves of its own. China has recently shared more photos, video, and audio of its Mars rover, and at least one clip has a rather unique perspective.
NASA Shows How the Mars Perseverance Rover Took its First Selfie
Back in April, the Mars Perseverance rover shared a selfie that included the Ingenuity helicopter drone on the surface of the Red Planet. The space agency has now shared a video and detailed explanation of how that photo was taken, including the fact it is made up of 62 individual images.
China’s Zhurong Mars Rover Snaps Selfie with Detachable Camera
China's Zhurong rover, which landed on Mars as part of its Tianwen-1 mission, has sent back its first images which include a panoramic photo of the landing site as well as a "selfie" that the rover captured of itself using a detachable, wireless camera.
NASA’s Mars Curiosity Rover Captures Rare Photos of Shimmering Clouds
The thin atmosphere of Mars makes the appearance of clouds a rare sight, though they can form around the planet's equator in the coldest time of the year. Last year, NASA noticed that some clouds were forming earlier than expected, and were ready this year to document them when they formed again.
NASA’s Mars Ingenuity Drone Almost Crashed Due to Camera Glitch
NASA's Mars Ingenuity drone survived a close call that could have ended in disaster. During its sixth flight, a glitch in its camera image delivery pipeline caused the drone's onboard navigation system to malfunction.