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Ancient Mars Could Have Harbored Life, Rover Finds
An analysis of rock dust by the Curiosity rover suggests that life could once have thrived on the Red Planet.
Water Once Flowed on Mars, Rover Pictures Suggest
NASA’s Curiosity rover has detected powerful evidence for fast-flowing tributaries on the Red Planet in the form of ancient streambeds
Mars and Martian Mania: A Brief History
As NASA’s rover Curiosity continues the quest to find life on Mars, explore five key events that piqued the public interest in the Red Planet.
Where Does the Moon Come From?
As new research casts doubt on a leading theory about how the moon came into being, explore various lunar formation models.
40 Years Ago: Mars Exploration Milestone Reached
On November 14, 1971, NASA’s Mariner 9 reached Mars, becoming the first spacecraft to orbit another planet.
Life on Mars?
Three and a half billion years ago, Mars was home to a vast ocean fed by scores of rivers and lakes, according to one study.
