Exploration of Mars

NASA Generates Oxygen on Mars, Setting Stage for Crewed Missions

NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter has captured much of the world’s attention, but an amazing new experiment, in which the Perseverance rover produced a tiny amount of oxygen, is equally deserving of praise. On April 20, the MOXIE device on Perseverance produced roughly 5 grams of oxygen. That’s a tiny step for NASA and its rover, but…

Space & Spaceflight George Dvorsky Apr 22

NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter Just Completed Its Second Flight on Mars

Following up on its first gravity-defying achievement on Mars, the helicopter Ingenuity took flight again this morning for a second, more complex aerial maneuver. The flight was a success, further pushing the limits of what humans (or at least, human-made drones) can do in the thin Martian air. The second flight took place at around…

Space & Spaceflight Isaac Schultz Apr 22

Here’s 16 Minutes of Perseverance Rover Going Kssst, Tiktik, and Pffft

Three weeks ago, Earthlings sat agog by their computers as they heard the first sounds recorded by NASA’s Perseverance rover on the Martian surface. Turns out these tracks will be a regularity, as NASA just released another ballad from our new favorite robot. Last week, we heard Perseverance zapping rocks with a laser. Ok, so…

Space & Spaceflight Isaac Schultz Mar 18

Mars Is Hiding Its ‘Lost’ Water Beneath the Surface, New Research Suggests

Water that used to exist on Mars slowly leaked out into space, or at least that’s the going theory. A new paper challenges this assumption, offering an alternative scenario in which the Red Planet has clung to much of its ancient water—we just can’t see it. An unexpectedly large amount of water is tucked away…

Space & Spaceflight George Dvorsky Mar 17

The 5 Biggest Tech Failures on Mars

We’ve detailed five unfortunate (and some downright embarrassing) tales from humanity’s efforts to explore the Red Planet.

Space & Spaceflight Isaac Schultz Feb 19

Watch Live: UAE’s Hope Mission Arrives at Mars

Mars is about to receive its next visitor from Earth—the Mars Hope probe. It has the makings of a historic day, as the United Arab Emirates seeks to become just the fifth country to reach the Red Planet. You can watch the action live right here. Update 11:18 a.m. ET: The UAE Space Agency has…

Space & Spaceflight George Dvorsky Feb 9

NASA Generates Oxygen on Mars, Setting Stage for Crewed Missions

NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter Just Completed Its Second Flight on Mars

Here’s 16 Minutes of Perseverance Rover Going Kssst, Tiktik, and Pffft

Mars Is Hiding Its ‘Lost’ Water Beneath the Surface, New Research Suggests

The 5 Biggest Tech Failures on Mars

Watch Live: UAE’s Hope Mission Arrives at Mars

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