On Mars, scientists have found something unusual. The Perseverance rover, exploring Jezero Crater, discovered a strange rock called Cheyava Falls. This rock has tiny black spots and unique patterns. Scientists are excited because these spots contain carbon, iron, phosphorus, and sulfur. These elements are important for life on Earth. The rock also has minerals like ...
The red planet has a new trick up its sleeve. A rover on Mars has captured the first aurora that humans can see with the naked eye. This isn't just a pretty sight; it's a big deal for space weather studies. The green glow in the Martian sky was caused by a solar storm that hit Mars last year. Scientists knew it was coming and pointed the rover's cameras to catch ...
The Red Planet has always been a mystery. But recently, it gave us a surprise. A team of scientists spotted something amazing. They saw the first visible aurora on Mars. This is a big deal. It is the first time humans have seen this light show on another planet with their own eyes. The aurora is like the northern lights on Earth. It happens when tiny particles...
On Mars, the Perseverance rover did something unusual to uncover hidden secrets. Instead of drilling or scraping, it pressed down on a pile of rock fragments, flattening them out. This simple act revealed important clues about the planet's past. The rover's SHERLOC instrument, which analyzes minerals and organic compounds, needed a smooth surface to work properly. Th...
Well, that's quite a journey! The Perseverance rover has finally climbed out of the Martian crater it called home for nearly four years. Landing on Mars in 2021, this rover has been on a mission to find evidence that Mars could have supported life. It's been exploring Jezero Crater, which was once a lake over 3. 9 billion years ago. The crater even had a river delta ...
Did you know that Mars has a moon named Phobos? This little guy has a pretty weird orbit and shape, but that's not all. Scientists have found out that Phobos is getting closer to Mars over time. They think this might be because of the planet's gravity pulling it in. Isn't that cool? This discovery helps us understand more about the unique things happening in our sola...
NASA's Perseverance rover, which landed in Mars' Jezero Crater in 2021, recently captured an amazing view of the crater from its western slope. After exploring the crater floor, the rover began climbing the rim. On September 27, it snapped 44 photos, which were combined to create a mosaic showing familiar landmarks. The image reveals the challenges ahead, like a stee...
NASA's intrepid Perseverance rover is embarking on its most daring mission yet - scaling the towering rim of Jezero Crater. This epic ascent, expected to cover a whopping 1000 feet in elevation, will take the rover through uncharted territory with no prior orbital images to guide the way. It's like being dropped in the middle of a jungle and having to hack your own...