Mars: News
12 Jun 2025
International Space Station (ISS)Axiom-4: Shubhanshu Shukla to conduct these experiments aboard ISS
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to embark on a groundbreaking mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
07 Jun 2025
NASAWatch: NASA snaps Martian volcano peeking through morning clouds
NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft has captured an incredible image of one of the Red Planet's largest volcanoes, Arsia Mons.
31 May 2025
Space NewsThis is how habitats on Mars could be built
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot and astronaut, has co-authored two scientific papers while preparing for his upcoming flight to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 8.
30 May 2025
Elon Musk50-50 chance Starship reaches Mars by late 2026: Musk
Even after three consecutive test failures, Elon Musk has reiterated SpaceX's plan to launch its first uncrewed Starship mission to Mars by the end of 2026.
28 May 2025
Elon MuskHow Musk's Starship can reach Mars in 6 months
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of SpaceX, has claimed that his Starship spacecraft could reach Mars in just six months.
28 May 2025
Elon MuskElon Musk's Starship rocket fails, crashes after farthest flight
SpaceX's Starship rocket, a key player in Elon Musk's vision for interplanetary travel, has crashed during its ninth uncrewed test flight.
27 May 2025
Elon MuskWhy today's Starship launch matters for Musk's 2026 Mars mission
SpaceX is gearing up to launch its Starship mega rocket today. This will be the first major test of the Mars-bound vehicle as it follows two previous failures earlier this year.
26 May 2025
Elon MuskMusk's SpaceX wants to send Starship to Mars next year
SpaceX is ramping up its efforts to get the Starship rocket ready for a Mars mission next year, as per the Wall Street Journal.
22 May 2025
NASAMars once had Saturn-like rings. It might have them again
Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, is expected to get rings again in the next 50-70 million years. And, this is not the first time for the red planet.
20 May 2025
NASAThis is why Mars's sky turned green this week
Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, witnessed a spectacular display of auroras this week.
19 May 2025
NASAMars might not have flowing water after all
A recent study led by planetary scientists from Brown University and the University of Bern, has challenged the long-held belief that certain streaks on Mars are indicators of liquid water flow.
11 May 2025
Space NewsTrip to Mars could damage your kidneys—may need dialysis post-return
A recent study led by Dr. Keith Siew from the UCL Department of Renal Medicine has flagged a major health risk of traveling to Mars.
07 May 2025
Elon MuskMusk's SpaceX gets permission for 25 Starship launches per year
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX the green light to ramp up its Starship rocket launches from Boca Chica, Texas.
06 May 2025
Elon MuskMusk warns of Earth's end—says Mars is humanity's 'life insurance'
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently revealed his vision for Mars in an interview with Fox News.
29 Apr 2025
NASAWatch: This is how NASA's Mars rover looks from space
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured an image of the Curiosity rover driving across the planet.
25 Apr 2025
NASADid it rain on ancient Mars?—New study says yes
Mars, the Red Planet, looks nothing like Earth today. However, its geological features indicate it once had a warm and wet climate like ours.
19 Apr 2025
NASAMars may have been habitable in the past: Study
Recent findings from NASA's Perseverance rover have unveiled intriguing aspects of Mars's geology, suggesting that ancient volcanic activity might have created conditions conducive to life.
10 Apr 2025
SpaceXStarship to reach Mars by 2026 with Tesla's robots: Musk
SpaceX founder Elon Musk has set an ambitious target for the company's Starship spacecraft. He wants to launch it toward Mars by late 2026.
06 Apr 2025
JupiterMoon to join Mars, Jupiter's 'celestial parade': How to watch?
A breathtaking celestial event will take place tonight. The waxing gibbous Moon will be joining Mars and Jupiter in the night sky.
05 Apr 2025
NASANASA plans SUV-sized drone to explore Mars after Ingenuity's success
NASA is planning a revolutionary Mars helicopter mission, Nighthawk, to explore the Red Planet's expansive network of volcanic canyons.
30 Mar 2025
NASANASA spots 'spider eggs' on Mars. What are they?
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has found a bizarre rock formation on the Red Planet, one that looks like a bunch of spider eggs.
29 Mar 2025
NASA5 challenges NASA must overcome to send humans to Mars
NASA has identified five major hazards that could complicate the mission of sending humans to Mars.
26 Mar 2025
AstronautsMars has life-supporting molecules but its dust is lethal—Know why
A recent study has revealed that the presence of toxic dust on Mars could complicate future manned missions to the planet.
25 Mar 2025
NASAIs Mars habitable? NASA rover finds largest organic compounds
NASA's Curiosity rover has made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing the largest organic compounds ever found on Mars.
13 Mar 2025
ChinaChina prepares for Mars mission as NASA faces budget cuts
China has officially invited international scientists to join its upcoming Tianwen-3 mission to Mars, scheduled for launch in 2028.
08 Mar 2025
RobotsPune-based company developing humanoid robots to explore Moon, Mars
Pune-based Muks Robotics, founded by Dr. Mukesh Bangar, is leading the way in creating cutting-edge robots for planetary exploration.
27 Feb 2025
JupiterRare photo captures all 8 planets for first time
A rare celestial event, the "planetary parade," has been captured in a single photograph by UK-based photographer Josh Dury.
26 Feb 2025
Space NewsScientists may have finally discovered why Mars is red
Mars, popularly known as the "red planet," has fascinated scientists for decades with its unique rusty color.
18 Feb 2025
Astronomy'Mars Triangle' meets 'Winter Triangle' in night-sky: What are they?
The night sky this month is hosting a unique celestial spectacle, as two different triangles are visible.
27 Jan 2025
Elon Musk72-year-old text mentions 'Elon' as Mars leader: Check Musk's reaction
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, known for his ventures into space exploration, has sparked intrigue by reacting to a 1953 German manuscript predicting a future "cosmic leader" named Elon.
25 Jan 2025
JupiterRare planetary parade lights up night sky today—How to watch
A rare celestial event is scheduled to mesmerize stargazers today, as four planets — Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars — align in a stunning planetary parade.
21 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpDonald Trump vows to send astronauts to Mars
Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States, has made a daring promise.
21 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpElon Musk's high-energy speech at Trump inauguration goes viral
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gave a spirited speech at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, after President Donald Trump's inauguration.
19 Jan 2025
JupiterRare 6-planet alignment on January 21: How to watch
On January 21, a rare celestial event will take place as six planets, namely Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, will align in the night sky.
10 Jan 2025
Technology'Wolf Moon' to eclipse Mars next week: How to watch
On January 13, stargazers will be treated to a spectacular celestial event as the Wolf Moon—the first full moon of the year—passes directly in front of Mars.
08 Jan 2025
NASAHow NASA can bring back samples from Mars in 2030s
NASA has proposed two new innovative ways to bring back critical samples from Mars to Earth by the 2030s.
31 Dec 2024
Jupiter'Planet parade' in January: Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars to align
The new year is about to kick-start with a spectacular celestial event. In the coming weeks, four planets - Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars - will be clearly visible shortly after sunset.
19 Dec 2024
MoonWhy Moon looks younger than its age of 4.5B years
The Moon has been Earth's close companion, yet researchers have struggled to pinpoint exactly when it formed.
12 Dec 2024
NASANASA explains why Ingenuity helicopter crashed on Mars
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, which had successfully completed 72 flights on Mars, crashed due to a software glitch.
11 Dec 2024
Space NewsThis meteorite confirmed water presence on Mars 4.4B years ago
A Martian meteorite called "Black Beauty," which was found on Earth in 2011, has revealed traces of water on Mars dating back 4.45 billion years.
25 Nov 2024
Elon MuskMusk wants to colonize Mars. This book questions its feasibility
The concept of creating a new civilization on Mars, as envisioned by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, has been thoroughly critiqued in an award-winning book.
24 Nov 2024
Space News4.5 billion-year-old mineral hints at hot water activity on Mars
A 4.45 billion-year-old zircon grain, extracted from a Martian meteorite, that was found in the Sahara in 2011, has revealed new details about the Red Planet's past.
19 Nov 2024
NASADid NASA kill life on Mars? Astrobiologist makes shocking claim
Dirk Schulze-Makuch, a renowned astrobiologist from Berlin's Technische Universitat, has proposed a theory that NASA's Viking 1 mission could have inadvertently harmed potential life on Mars.
16 Nov 2024
NASAEurope's 'Hera' asteroid probe on track for Mars rendezvous
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s Hera asteroid probe, has successfully completed a critical milestone in its mission to study the site of the first-ever asteroid deflection test.
16 Nov 2024
James Webb Space TelescopeJames Webb Space Telescope's new technique could reveal water-rich exoplanets
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will take a new approach in its quest to find water-rich exoplanets. It will analyze minerals present in cooled lava on these planets.
12 Nov 2024
European Space AgencyHow a father-daughter team cracked an 'alien signal' from Mars
A radio signal beamed from Mars to Earth in 2023, has been decoded by a father-daughter duo in the US.
12 Nov 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX plans to establish Starlink-like satellite network around Mars
SpaceX is looking to build a satellite network around Mars, just like its Earth-based Starlink system.
10 Nov 2024
Asteroid'Hera' mission to study NASA-deflected asteroid completes key maneuver
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s planetary defense mission, Hera, has successfully executed the first major maneuver of its journey since its launch in October.
08 Nov 2024
ChinaMars once had a vast ocean, new evidence suggests
China's Zhurong rover has unearthed new evidence supporting the theory that Mars once housed a vast ocean, a study published in Scientific Reports has revealed.
05 Nov 2024
JapanJapan launches world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat: Know its significance
Japan has successfully launched the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, into space.
30 Oct 2024
HarvardHarvard study suggests Mars was habitable 3.9 billion years ago
In a groundbreaking study, Sarah Steele from Harvard's Paleomagnetics Lab has revealed that Mars may have been habitable some 3.9 billion years ago.
19 Oct 2024
NASANASA discovers potential habitats for microbial life on Mars
A recent study by NASA has found small patches on Mars that could harbor life.
16 Oct 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX to catch Starship's upper stage with 'chopsticks' next year
SpaceX has revealed plans to catch the upper stage of its Starship megarocket, using its innovative "chopstick" arms technology in early 2025.
24 Sep 2024
NASANASA reveals the mystery behind Mars's strange 'zebra rock'
NASA's Perseverance rover has made a remarkable discovery on Mars, a rock unlike any other seen before.
23 Sep 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX targeting 5 Starship missions to Mars within 2 years
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a timeline for the company's ambitious Starship mission to Mars.
10 Sep 2024
ChinaChina accelerates Mars exploration plans, targets sample return in 2031
China is accelerating its plans for a historic Mars mission, aiming to launch as early as 2028.
