European Space Agency has started using radio equipment on board two Mars orbiters to probe the Martian atmosphere. The scientific basis is straightforward: radio signals are affected by whatever ...

NASA's newest space shuttle, Atlantis, made its public debut during a rollout ceremony at the Rockwell International ...

Together, orbiters and landers have provided scientists with data showing that Mars’ red color comes from rusted iron minerals within the dust that coats the planet. At some point, iron within ...

NASA has released breathtaking panoramic images of Mars, offering an unprecedented view of the planet’s diverse terrain.

Ferrihydrite, a water-rich iron mineral, plays an important role in giving the red planet its signature hue, according to the study.

NASA has released breathtaking panoramic images of Mars, offering an unprecedented view of the planet’s diverse terrain.

Ferrihydrite's presence in Martian dust, confirmed by NASA's missions, indicates ancient cold and wet climates, reshaping our ...