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 …

Sep 30, 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 …

3 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. …

Jul 15, 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 …

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4 days ago · NASA’s discovery of potential evidence of ancient life on Mars means “our galaxy could be teeming with life,” says a world-leading scholar on habitable star systems.

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.

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

Sep 15, 2025 · Martian mudstones contain features that NASA says are the "clearest sign of life" yet on Mars, according to findings from NASA’s Perseverance rover.

This is a list of spacecraft missions (including unsuccessful ones) to the planet Mars, such as orbiters, landers, and rovers. Mission time is often measured in Mars sols, solar days on Mars.