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Geological evidence points to ancient ocean in Mars' northern hemisphere

Billions of years ago, water flowed across Mars. Most scientists agree the red planet had rivers. But did those rivers flow into an ocean? New research from the University of Arkansas found strong ...

The path to Mars: Small, unsexy problems

This article is a speculative piece based on the European Space Agency (ESA) Strategy 2040 plan for the future of space ...
Yahoo

NASA wants to send humans to Mars in the 2030s − a crewed mission could unlock some of the red planet’s geologic mysteries

Mars' craters come from ancient collisions during the formation of the solar system. NASA/JPL-Caltech/Cornell University/Arizona State University via AP NASA plans to send humans on a scientific round ...
Fast Company

Humans haven’t been to Mars yet. Here’s how NASA could change that

NASA plans to send humans on a scientific round trip to Mars potentially as early as 2035. The trip will take about six to seven months each way and will cover up to 250 million miles (402 million ...

Mars Exploration and the Future of Human Spaceflight: How NASA's Missions Are Paving the Way

Learn about past and upcoming Mars missions, NASA's role in Mars exploration, and the future of human space travel, including ...
UPI

Crewed mission to Mars might unlock some of the planet's geologic mysteries

NASA plans to send humans on a scientific round trip to Mars potentially as early as 2035. The trip will take about six to seven months each way and will cover up to 250 million miles (402 million ...
Nature

Mars Geology And Surface Processes

The Martian surface presents a complex record of geological processes that have spanned billions of years. The planet’s topography reveals evidence of volcanic activity, impact cratering, fluvial ...
Nature

Mars Geology and Hydrology

Over recent decades, Mars has emerged as a natural laboratory for studying planetary evolution, geomorphology and the interplay between geology and hydrology. In‐situ observations and advanced remote ...
Newsweek

Ancient Mars Once Boasted ‘Vacation-Style’ Beaches

Scientists have discovered the perfect vacation spot: it's sun-soaked, has sandy beaches, sports gentle waves lapping rhythmically on the shore. But hold off on grabbing the sun lotion, because ...
Digital Trends

Marvel at Mars’ ancient landscape, captured by Curiosity

With its hills and distant mountains, the landscape seems somehow familiar yet at the same time eerily alien. The striking image was captured just recently by NASA’s Curiosity rover as it continues ...
Digital Trends

NASA captures remarkable aerial image of Curiosity driving across Mars

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has captured what’s believed to be the first orbital image of the Curiosity rover “on the move.” The remarkable photograph, enhanced to bring out the details, ...