This NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter image, acquired on May 13, 2018, during winter at the South Pole of Mars, shows a carbon dioxide ice cap covering the region and as the sun returns in the spring, ...
Why does its southern hemisphere rise significantly above the smoother northern plains? A groundbreaking study using seismic data from NASA's InSight mission reveals the answer, offering fresh ...
A Mars image shows a strange square formation. Some think it's artificial, but experts suggest natural causes.
Some of Mars’ CO2 geysers erupt and create dark spots as large as 1 km across. They are fueled by considerable power and can ...
The elevated terrain of the former acts ... the dichotomy is one of the most striking features of surface elevation and internal structures on Mars, we hope to find answers to this question ...
Mars is known for hosting some of the most extreme terrain in the solar system ... One of the most notable features is the Tharsis bulge, a massive highland region near Mars' equator.
Mars, also called the Red Planet ... be able to withstand the planet’s adverse environment while exploring the terrain and conducting scientific surveys. Rovers must maintain a consistent ...
Any vehicle traversing the rocky terrain on Mars needs a sturdy set of wheels. NASA’s Perseverance rover, for example, sports thick aluminum ones covered in cleats to enhance its traction and ...
Mars clouds have wispy features, more like a gauzy veil than ... rover’s “head” and help the wheeled explorer scope out terrain to assist with driving. They’re also used to capture ...
Mars has only a thin ... Scientists are calling these features araneiform terrain or spider terrain. They are found in clusters that give the surface a wrinkled appearance. NASA scientists ...