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MARS

Take a break from stargazing to watch the moon swallow Mars on February 18.

The Moon Will Make Mars Disappear Next Week

Take a break from your regularly scheduled stargazing to watch the moon swallow Mars on Tuesday morning.

Ellen Gutoskey

NASA astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann at an event in August 2018

First Person on Mars Will Likely be a Woman, Says NASA Boss

The human-led mission isn't expected to happen until at least 2030, but when it does, a woman will likely be the first person to set foot on the Red Planet.

Emily Petsko

NASA

11 Photos From the Opportunity Rover's Mission on Mars

In 2004, the rover Opportunity landed on Mars. Originally intended to serve a mere 90-day mission, the rover instead beamed back scientific discoveries for more than a decade—and now its groundbreaking mission is over.

Erin McCarthy



Artist's depiction of NASA's InSight lander parachuting toward the surface of Mars.

How to Watch NASA's Live Stream of the InSight Mars Landing

After covering 91 million miles of the solar system, the robotic lander is set to make contact with the Red Planet's Elysium Planitia this afternoon.

Michele Debczak


NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS

NASA Just Launched a New Podcast, and It's All About Mars

The last episode will detail InSight's attempt to land on Mars on November 26.

Emily Petsko


NASA/JPL/Cornell University

Astrophysicists Are Selling Lab-Made Martian Dirt to Researchers for $20 a Kilogram

The Kennedy Space Center has already ordered half a ton of the stuff.

Michele Debczak


NASA's Perserverance rover takes a photo of Mars.

11 Riveting Facts About Mars

Few celestial objects have fascinated humankind throughout history more than the Red Planet. Here's what you need to know about Mars.

David W Brown
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