Samples from Mars' surface could unravel planet's history, researchers argue
Geologically, Mars is very reminiscent of the moon. But it also looks a lot like the Earth. It all depends on who you ask.
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Food grows better on the moon than on Mars, scientists find
The ground on Mars is full of nitrogen, a vital component for planet life, raising hopes that it might be more hospitable ...
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Now is the best time to see Mars until 2027: How to spot the Red Planet 'at opposition'
As Mars approaches opposition this month, it will become a dazzling spectacle in the night sky. See it at its best now, or ...
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NASA’s Mars Sample Return Program Faces Stark Choices
NASA sees two paths for saving its beleaguered plan to retrieve materials from the Red Planet but won’t choose between them ...
When is full moon in January? Date, time, weather forecast, Mars occultation
The January full moon brings a special astronomical event with Mars. Here's what to know about 2025's first full moon and ...
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A 'planetary parade' will dance across the sky on Jan. 21 — but that's not the best night to see it
Worlds will align for a "planetary parade" in January, with four bright and easily visible to the naked eye. But an even ...
Elon Musk’s Starship ‘Mars rocket’ to launch next test mission in days as US rushes to beat China to Red Planet
SPACEX’S Starship is preparing for its seventh test flight next week, which will see the rocket attempt to deploy fake satellites in space. It will be the first time the rocket has ejected ...
NASA has two options for soil samples from Mars, decision to be made in 2026
The soil samples collected by the Mars rover Perseverance are to be scientifically examined on Earth. The costly return ...
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Mars rock samples may contain evidence of alien life, but can NASA get them back to Earth?
NASA will explore two different strategies for fetching Mars rocks collected by the Perseverance rover, and there's a chance ...
Was there ever life on Mars? NASA may have found evidence, but retrieving it could cost $7.7 billion
NASA has revealed two new strategies to bring back rock and dust samples from Mars collected by Perseverance rover. The aim ...
6 planets align above SC, a comet makes its first visit and a 'Star Trek' nod kick off celestial 2025
Skies over South Carolina kick off 2025 with a planet parade, ancient comet and the muse of "Beyond Antares," a 23rd-century love song from "Star Trek" fame.
What do the stars have in store for your love life in 2025? JEMIMA CAINER reveals all
The year 2025 promises excitement and romance for all the signs. Both Venus, the planet of love, and Mars, ruling planet of ...