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 (Mars 2) and first …

Nov 24, 2025 · 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 weather.

5 days ago · 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. There are …

4 days ago · NASA's Curiosity rover captured a stunning new panorama image from high on Mars' Mount Sharp, taken across two Martian days and revealing boxwork formations, ancient water …

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

14 hours ago · Mars may appear quiet and desolate, but new research reveals an electrically active world shaped by dust-driven chemistry. Through laboratory simulations and isotopic analyses, …

2 days ago · A recent photo from NASA's Curiosity rover gives an idea of what Mars would look like under skies that resemble our own on Earth. Take a look.

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.

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.

Nov 24, 2025 · Mars is one of the most explored bodies in our solar system, and it's the only planet where we've sent rovers to explore the alien landscape. NASA missions have found lots of evidence …