Comets: Siding Spring (C/2013 A1) - NASA Mars Exploration
Two NASA and one European spacecraft that obtained the first up-close observations of a comet flyby of Mars on Oct. 19, have gathered new information about the basic properties of the …
NASA Prepares its Science Fleet for Oct. 19 Mars Comet Encounter
NASA's extensive fleet of science assets, particularly those orbiting and roving Mars, have front row seats to image and study a once-in-a-lifetime comet flyby on Sunday, Oct. 19.
Close Comet Flyby Threw Mars' Magnetic Field Into Chaos
Mars was flooded with an invisible tide of charged particles from the coma, and the powerful magnetic field around the comet temporarily merged with - and overwhelmed - the planet's …
Session 2: Comet Trajectory and Effects (current and expected)/Mars Mission Status
Mars-Flyby Comet in False Color - NASA Mars Exploration
False color enhances subtle variations in brightness in the comet's coma. The images were obtained by MRO's High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera between …
Colliding Atmospheres: Mars vs Comet Siding Spring - NASA Mars …
Comet Siding Spring is about to fly historically close to Mars. The encounter could spark Martian auroras, a meteor shower, and other unpredictable effects. Whatever happens, NASA's fleet …
NASA's Mars Odyssey Orbiter Watches Comet Fly Near - NASA …
Three NASA Mars orbiters, two Mars rovers and other assets on Earth and in space are studying comet Siding Spring. This comet is making its first visit this close to the sun from the outer …
Emission from Ionized Magnesium in Mars' Atmosphere After …
The IUVS image records bright emission from ionized magnesium added to Mars' atmosphere by a meteor shower of dust from comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring on that date.
Mars Orbiter Image Shows Comet Nucleus is Small - NASA Mars …
The High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured views of comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring while that visitor …
Mars Curiosity Rover Views Comet Siding Spring - NASA Mars …
This animation and still image of comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring were taken by the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover as the comet passed near the red planet on Oct. …