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"This will be the farthest and the most isolated that humans have ever been,"said James Pawelczyk a researcher and associate professor at Penn State.(Image: NASA)

New Mars mission blueprint lays out science goals for humanity’s first steps on Red Planet

December 12, 2025 9:21 am

The blueprint outlines the equipment, landing-site criteria and environmental constraints that will determine what is feasible when humans reach the surface of Mars.

The European Space Agency’s Mars Express orbiter captured this view of Mars’ south polar ice cap Feb. 25, 2015. Three years later, the spacecraft detected a signal from the area to the right of the ice cap that scientists interpreted as an underground lake. (Image: ESA)

Water on Mars? Scientists have finally found the answer to the biggest mystery

November 27, 2025 2:56 pm

The latest findings clarify the mystery; they highlight the utility of the radar technique for identifying subsurface resources on Mars, which is valuable for future exploration efforts

The jarosite deposit site in Matanomadh village, located nearly 100 km west of Bhuj in Gujarat. Special Arrangement

Why a remote Kutch village could end up as a test bed for Mars mission

September 02, 2025 7:37 am

Researchers confirm the presence of jarosite, a yellow, iron-rich sulphate mineral, similar to what was discovered on Mars a couple of decades ago

Researchers say they analysed 150 clay deposits using NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and analysed their shape and locations to see how they resembled ancient lakes and rivers on Mars

Life on Mars? Thick clay layers on red planet might hold the answer

July 06, 2025 8:36 am

In a new study published in the journal Nature Astronomy, scientists say mineral-rich layers of clay on Mars were once ideal for life to survive for a long time.

Since timing may vary by region, check local skywatching guides or apps before heading out. (Representative Image: FreePik)

Moon meets Mars, meteors light up the sky: 8 stunning skywatching events this July

July 03, 2025 12:46 pm

From Mercury’s peak visibility to the Southern delta Aquariids meteor shower, July’s skywatching lineup promises an array of celestial events.

There are a lot of celestial events in the last week of June. (AI-generated Image/DALLE)

4 sky events to catch this June, from the solstice to Venus's glow

June 19, 2025 9:18 am

New moon June 25: June 2025 is delivering a celestial showcase, from the year’s longest day to a rare lunar occultation of Mars.

Imagine perfectionists on Mars, armed with clipboards, laser levels, and detailed spreadsheets. By week two, they’d be debating whether the colony’s flag should be Pantone Mars Red or Dust Storm Beige.

Send perfectionists to Mars: Why Earth is better off messy

January 13, 2025 11:51 am

Earth is designed for surprises—sudden rainstorms, unexpected guests, and slightly over-salted dal—not perfection.

NASA aims for Mars in the 2030s: Crewed mission to uncover red planet secrets

October 08, 2024 2:24 am

While NASA has several reasons for pursuing such an ambitious mission, the biggest is scientific exploration and discovery.

How Mars’ atmosphere went missing: New study offers clues

September 30, 2024 1:33 am

With humanity looking to send missions, and perhaps eventually colonise the Red Planet, methane trapped in the Martian surface can potentially be an invaluable resource.

NASA's Mars explorer begins challenging journey to Crater summit

August 28, 2024 6:01 am

The six-wheeled Perseverance rover, which has been operating on Mars since 2021, initiated its ascent on Tuesday, with the objective of reaching the summit of a 1,000-foot crater.