NASA Concludes Decade-Long MAVEN Mars Mission After Spacecraft Loss
NASA has officially ended the MAVEN mission after losing contact with the spacecraft in December 2025, concluding 11 years of critical Martian atmospheric research.
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NASA’s Psyche Probe Performs Mars Gravity Boost to Reach Metallic Asteroid
NASA’s Psyche probe is executing a precision flyby of Mars today to gain the momentum needed to reach the solar system’s largest known metallic asteroid.
Research Team from the Chinese mainland Develops Lightweight Drone for Mars Exploration
A research team from the Chinese mainland’s Harbin Institute of Technology has developed a lightweight, energy-efficient drone with promising potential for future Mars exploration missions.
Oldest Evidence of Hot Water Suggests Mars Was Habitable 4.4 Billion Years Ago
Scientists have discovered the oldest direct evidence of hot water on Mars, indicating that the planet may have had habitable conditions 4.4 billion years ago, much earlier than previously believed.
New Study Suggests Hidden Ocean Beneath Mars’ Surface
A new study reveals the presence of a hidden ocean beneath Mars’ surface, suggesting vast amounts of underground water that could reshape our understanding of the Red Planet’s history.
Science Saturday: Gamma Rays, Martian Life Clues, Heat Records, and SpaceX Crew-9
Discover the latest scientific breakthroughs: Chinese scientists unveil gamma-ray mysteries, NASA finds possible signs of ancient life on Mars, Earth experiences record-breaking heat, and SpaceX prepares for the Crew-9 mission.
SpaceX Launches Second Starship Flight Test, Aiming for Mars
SpaceX has launched its second Starship flight test after the first attempt ended in an explosion. Starship is designed as a fully reusable spacecraft to carry crew and cargo to Mars.