Mars

Japan launches uncrewed space mission to become first to gather samples from Mars' moon Phobos

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Martian Moons eXploration spacecraft lifted off aboard an H3 rocket before dawn from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan.

The H3 rocket carrying the Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) rover bound for Mars' moon Phobos lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, October 20, 2026 in this photo taken by Kyodo.
A handout image taken by the Artemis II crew captures craters dotting the surface of the Moon, revealing its rugged, ancient surface, photographed by the NASA Artemis II crew from the Orion spacecraft during the lunar flyby mission, April 6, 2026.

Jordan joins Artemis Accords, int'l principles for exploring Moon, Mars, space, NASA says

A "selfie" taken by NASA's Perseverance Mars rover, made up of 62 individual images, on July 23, in this image released on September 10, 2025

Water on Mars? Scientists discover 'bathtub ring' which may reveal contours of ancient ocean

NASA astronaut and Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover is pictured here in the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II lunar flyby April 6, 2026.

Artemis II astronauts return to Earth after historic crewed mission to the Moon


Can humans survive on Mars?

The medical advances that will change people’s lives

 Prof. Ronni Gamzu addresses the Medicine 2042 conference in Tel Aviv.

Mars' speed of sound is different than Earth's - study

The SuperCam microphone on the Perseverance has allowed the sounds of Mars to be heard properly, revealing new discoveries.

 Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun (illustrative).

Can rainbows form on Mars? NASA scientist explains why not

Though Mars has some similar weather features to Earth, factors at play make forming a rainbow impossible on the Red Planet.

A RAINBOW stretches over Kibbutz Misgav Am in the Upper Galilee

Are microbes, methane behind Mars's carbon cycle? Study investigates

Scientists present three possible explanations for what seems to be a very unusual carbon cycle on the red planet. But all three have issues and are unlike anything we have on Earth.

 Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun (illustrative).

How did Earth, Mars form? Study affirms inner solar system collisions

Earth and Mars were largely formed through planetary embryos made of gathered material and gases in the inner solar system.

 Building planets through collisions (artist's concept).

Mars may have had water for a very short time, study finds

It is possible water may have existed in the Arabia Terra region, but if it had, it could only have been for a very short period of time.

 Mars screenshot from Celestia 3D astronomy program.

Mars Curiosity rover captures rare and stunning panorama

The Mars Curiosity rover was dispatched onto the fourth planet from the sun – and closest to Earth – on November 26th, 2011.

 Mars screenshot from Celestia 3D astronomy program.

AMADEE-20: Israel-based Mars analog mission ends after 3 weeks

The mission was the latest Mars analog mission launched by the Austrian Space Forum (OeWF), held in partnership with the Israel Space Agency (ISA) and the D-MARS habitat.

NASA's Mars Helicopter a small autonomous rotorcraft in this artist rendition

What does Mars sound like? NASA's Perseverance sends back audio

Because Mars is, as far as we know, uninhabited, and its atmosphere is very thin, the sounds would seem rather dull, but they have provided new understanding of the Martian atmosphere.

NASA's Mars Helicopter a small autonomous rotorcraft in this artist rendition

'Astronauts' simulate Mars environment in Israel’s Mitzpe Ramon

The mission will run 20 experiments and test methods for searching for signs of life on the Red Planet before it ends on October 31.

Mitzpe ramon at night