News

LAist on MSN4d
The first close-up images of Mars still elicit wonder, 60 years after they were captured
Mariner 4, built by JPL in Pasadena, took the images on July 14, 1965. One of the mission's leaders reflects on decades of ...
LAist5d
The first Mars close-up
Sixty years ago today, NASA’s Mariner 4 spacecraft took the first up-close images of Mars, changing humanity's understanding of the Red Planet. The spacecraft was designed and built by the Jet ...
AskThis on MSN5d
How Different Are Mars & Earth?
Compare Mars and Earth in size, atmosphere, gravity, and potential for life. Discover their differences and shared traits. Explore the mysteries of the Red Planet!
Fly Over The 'Grand Canyon' Of Mars In High-Resolution Orbiter Imagery
Valles Marineris in imagery captured the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Global topography: NASA/GSFC CTX global mosaic: ...
Largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches meteoric $4.3 million plus fees at New York auction
The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth was sold for just over $4 million plus fees at an auction of rare geological ...