The Mars Express orbiter launched to the Red Planet. Twenty years later, ESA has delivered a high resolution color image of ...

Mars at sunset reveals dozens of razor-thin atmospheric layers in stunning detail, helping scientists map dust and ice patterns.

A stunning new true-color mosaic of Mars is transforming how scientists—and the public—see the Red Planet. For decades, Mars has been portrayed in exaggerated reds and browns, often adjusted for ...

Siccar Point, photographed by the Curiosity rover, is near Mars' Gale Crater. NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS; Processing & License: Kevin M. Gill People from cultures across the world have been looking at Mars ...

All of which has yielded crisp views of many different Martian scenes, including the remnants of gaseous eruptions and impact ...

Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike for centuries, not only for the remote possibility of alien life, but also the planet’s reddish hue. But what exactly gives the planet its iconic ...

Mars' distinctive red color comes from the mineral ferrihydrite, which only forms in the presence of cool water, a new study claims. Ferrihydrite also forms at a lower temperature than other minerals ...

We’ve always known Mars as the Red Planet — but it turns out, we may have had the reason why wrong. If so, it could revise much of what we know about the history of our smaller neighbor planet. In a ...

Mars isn't a bright, fire-engine red, but the iron oxide in its rocks makes it appear redder than other planets, especially from afar. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

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For centuries Mars has been called "the Red Planet" and there's a scientific reason why. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. This ...