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200 meteorites on Earth traced to 5 craters on MarsAstronomers have traced the origins of 200 meteorites to five impact craters in two volcanic regions on Mars, known as Tharsis and Elysium.
By Victoria Corless Published
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Enormous hidden ocean discovered under Mars could contain lifeScientists examining data from NASA's InSight Lander have revealed the likely presence of an underground reservoir containing enough liquid to cover the planet with a mile of water.
By Ben Turner Published
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Space photo of the week: Stunning sand dunes slash across Mars' polar ice capThis stunning image of dune fields near Mars' north polar ice cap, taken by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, showcases the impact of polar winds on the Red Planet's landscape.
By Jamie Carter Published
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8 must-see destinations for your (future) Mars vacationBy Elizabeth Howell Published
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NASA Mars rover finds 'first compelling detection' of potential fossilized life on the Red PlanetA peculiar leopard-spotted rock, found beside an ancient, dried-out river in Mars' Jezero crater, contains some tantalizing clues of ancient life, NASA said.
By Ben Turner Published
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NASA's Curiosity rover accidentally reveals ultra-rare sulfur crystals after crushing a rock on MarsNASA's Curiosity rover revealed an 'oasis' of rare elemental sulfur on Mars after accidentally crushing a rock with its tires. The yellow crystals have never been spotted on the Red Planet before.
By Harry Baker Published
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NASA's 1st year-long mock Mars mission wraps up in HoustonFour volunteers exited a mock Mars habitat at NASA's Johnson Space Center on July 6, bringing the agency's first year-long simulated Red Planet mission to an end.
By Mike Wall Published
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Grand Canyon-size 'scar' on Mars revealed like never before in striking new satellite photosNew photos from the European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter give us our best look yet at a giant ravine on the Red Planet. The dark "scar" was likely birthed by a gigantic blob of magma hidden beneath a massive nearby volcano millions of years ago.
By Harry Baker Published
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'Space potato' spotted by NASA Mars satellite is actually something much coolerThe starchy-looking moon Phobos, destined to crash into Mars' surface, has been revealed in new detail by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The 'space potato' image was recently shared on NASA's Instagram.
By Ben Turner Published
