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Mars rover captures first close-up images of ridges that hint at planet's watery past in "really surprising" discovery
The new images by Curiosity show "dramatic evidence" of ancient groundwater in crisscrossing low ridges, NASA said.
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Mars rover captures first close-up photos of giant 'spiderwebs' on the Red Planet
NASA's Curiosity rover has snapped its first images of web-like "boxwork" features on the surface of Mars. The zig-zagging ...
Mars' acquisition of Pringles' maker triggers EU alarms
The European Union has launched an antitrust investigation into Mars' acquisition of Pringles' maker Kellanova, it announced ...
NASA’s Curiosity rover snaps pics of Mars ‘spiderwebs’ that indicate Red Planet’s watery past
The images and data being collected are already raising new questions about how the Martian surface was changing billions of ...
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China planning drone with robotic arm for Mars sample hunt, eyeing bio-safety
A Chinese team has detailed an innovative drone plan for acquiring Martian samples, incorporating measures to mitigate ...
A massive rocket explosion stirs up talk of setbacks. Are Musk’s Mars ambitions farther than they seem?
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk wants to send a cargo ship to Mars by the end of next year. Here’s why that plan likely won’t pan out.
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These Mars Streaks Weren’t What NASA Thought—Here’s the Truth
For over 40 years, mysterious dark streaks on Mars had scientists convinced they were signs of flowing water. But a ...
Construction on Mars takes a leap forward
Inhabiting Mars has long been a futuristic fantasy fueled by science fiction. However, successful landings over the past half ...