In 1971 Mariner 9 entered orbit around Mars, being the first spacecraft to orbit any body other than the Moon, Sun or Earth; following in the same year were the first uncontrolled impact …

5 days ago · Mars – the fourth planet from the Sun – is a dusty, cold, desert world with a very thin atmosphere. This dynamic planet has seasons, polar ice caps, extinct volcanoes, canyons and …

Nov 10, 2025 · Mars is the fourth planet in the solar system in order of distance from the Sun and the seventh in size and mass. It is a periodically conspicuous reddish object in the night sky. …

May 20, 2025 · A guide to the Red Planet, Mars, including facts about its geology, a history of Mars missions and images captured by astrophotographers.

Dec 18, 2024 · Discover interesting Mars facts. Learn about the size, moons, surface features, and seasons of the fourth planet from the Sun.

NASA’s real-time portal for Mars exploration, featuring the latest news, images, and discoveries from the Red Planet.

5 days ago · Mars orbiter reveals dust avalanche patterns—new study shows what happens on Mars today involves seasonal slope streaks moving quarter of annual atmospheric dust. New …

Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere, having surface features reminiscent both of the impact craters of the Moon and the volcanoes, valleys, deserts, and polar ice caps of Earth. …

Mars once had liquid water on its surface and could have supported life. Scientists are uncovering how Mars transformed into the cold, dry desert world it is today.

NASA’s Perseverance rover has been making waves with its recent discoveries on Mars. From capturing images of a skull-shaped structure to identifying a displaced rock named ‘Skull Hill’, …