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Mid‑Latitude Ice on Mars: New Thermal Maps Reveal Where Water Could Be Harvested
New thermal‑inertia maps pinpoint mid‑latitude subsurface ice on Mars, guiding future crewed missions and in‑situ resource use.
Zhurong data reveal standing liquid water on Mars much more recently than thought
Zhurong rover data reveal selenite crystals that point to standing liquid water on Mars much later than the 3‑billion‑year freeze.
Reanalysis of Spirit Rover Data Reveals Widespread Hematite, Suggesting Vast Ancient Martian Water
A new synthesis of Spirit rover Mössbauer measurements uncovers widespread hematite and altered magnetite, indicating far more ancient water on Mars than previously thought.
NASA Confirms Kevlar/PBI Webbing Meets Flammability Standards for Elevated Oxygen Habitats
NASA testing shows a 60% Kevlar/40% PBI webbing passes flammability tests at 37% O₂, supporting its use in lunar and Martian EVA systems.
Curiosity Rover Nears Erosional Supersurface on Mount Sharp, Sols 4961‑4967
Curiosity climbs Mount Sharp to examine a possible erosional supersurface, a regional break in the rock record that could reveal Mars’ ancient environment.
Curiosity Rover Finds Honeycomb‑Patterned Rock Field on Mars, Hinting at Past Erosion
Curiosity’s latest imaging reveals a field of honeycomb‑shaped textures on the Martian surface, offering clues to erosion processes and past climate.
July's Full Buck Moon Leads a Mini Planet Parade Across the Summer Sky
Tonight the July full Buck Moon rises with Venus, Saturn, Mars and Mercury, creating a bright planetary parade for skywatchers.
Perseverance Rover Finds 3.9-Billion-Year-Old Impact Layer on Jezero Rim, Illuminating Late Heavy Bombardment
Perseverance identified a 75-meter-thick, 3.9-billion-year-old layered rock unit on Jezero’s rim, revealing a window into the Heavy Bombardment.
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft captures a growing Mars crescent during 2026 flyby
NASA’s Psyche mission filmed a time‑lapse of Mars turning from a thin crescent to a full disk during its May 2‑15, 2026 gravity‑assist flyby.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft completes Mars gravity‑assist flyby, delivering new data
NASA's Psyche probe used Mars' gravity on May 15, gathering instrument data that validates its tools before the 2029 asteroid mission.
ESA Week in Images (13-17 July 2026): Artemis II Visit, MTG-I2 Fit Check, Mars Crater View
A roundup of ESA’s latest images, from Artemis II astronauts at ESTEC to a Mars crater floor and the MTG‑I2 satellite fit check.
Assessing Whether Mars’s Low Gravity Blocks Human Colonization Efforts
Explore how Mars’s weaker gravity could impact human health and settlement plans, and what it means for future colonization.
Curiosity Rover Reveals Pinstriped Bedrock Layers Near Fourth of July, Sols 4941‑4947
During sols 4941‑4947, Curiosity captured striking pinstriped strata at a geologic boundary, shedding light on Mars’ sedimentary history.
NASA Seeks Volunteers for Moon and Mars Simulation
NASA recruits volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation.
University Team Proposes Retractable, Pressurized Tunnels for Martian Habitat Connections
A University of Michigan team has proposed "LATCH" – Lightweight Actuated Tunnels for Crewed Habitation – to connect Martian surface assets, reducing reliance on time-consuming EVAs and improving…
NASA's ERNEST Prototype Demonstrates Autonomous Navigation for Future Lunar and Martian Missions
NASA's ERNEST rover prototype completed a 16-mile autonomous trek in the California desert, showcasing advanced AI and mobility for future lunar and Mars exploration. This technology aims to enable…
July 4th Offers Stargazers a Rare Opportunity to Spot Distant Uranus Near Mars
On July 4th, Mars and Uranus will appear exceptionally close in the predawn sky, offering a rare chance to spot the faint ice giant. Learn how to find this unique celestial alignment.
Seismic Data Reveals Ancient Magma Oceans on Mars, Hinting at Broader Habitable Conditions
NASA's InSight mission data suggests Mars once harbored vast magma oceans beneath its crust. This discovery challenges assumptions about planetary habitability and tectonic activity.