In 1971 Mariner 9 entered orbit around Mars, being the first spacecraft to orbit any body other than the Moon, Sun or Earth; following in the same year were the first uncontrolled impact (Mars 2) and first …

Nov 24, 2025 · Mars – the fourth planet from the Sun – is a dusty, cold, desert world with a very thin atmosphere. This dynamic planet has seasons, polar ice caps, extinct volcanoes, canyons and weather.

5 days ago · Mars is the fourth planet in the solar system in order of distance from the Sun and the seventh in size and mass. It is a periodically conspicuous reddish object in the night sky. There are …

NASA’s real-time portal for Mars exploration, featuring the latest news, images, and discoveries from the Red Planet.

Scientists are uncovering how Mars transformed into the cold, dry desert world it is today. We explore Mars to understand the planet's history and look for evidence of past or even present life. Is there life …

The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction.

May 20, 2025 · A guide to the Red Planet, Mars, including facts about its geology, a history of Mars missions and images captured by astrophotographers.

Nov 24, 2025 · Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, and the seventh largest. It’s the only planet we know of inhabited entirely by robots.

19 hours ago · NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is continuing its mission to collect samples despite uncertainty about when or if those samples will be returned to Earth.

Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System, nicknamed The Red Planet. Mars is a terrestrial planet with caps of water and carbon dioxide. [5][6] It has the …