Mars in opposition: See why the Red Planet will appear closer and brighter
The Red Planet will be at its closest point to Earth, also known as perigee, on Jan. 12 and will be exactly opposite the sun ...
Evidence of Life on Mars? NASA’s Bold Strategy to Recover the Proof
NASA unveils a groundbreaking approach to bring Martian rock samples back to Earth by 2026, introducing competition between ...
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Mars is bigger and brighter this weekend than it will be all year. Here's how to see it
On Sunday (Jan. 12), the Red Planet will make its close approach of Earth at 8:32 a.m. EST (13:32 GMT). This event, known as ...
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See Mars at its best and closest this weekend — no telescope required
As Mars approaches opposition this month, it will become a dazzling spectacle in the night sky. See it at its best now, or ...
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How Ingenuity Shocked NASA Engineers
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter wasn't just an experiment—it became a trailblazer on Mars.  Discover how this tiny helicopter shocked engineers with its groundbreaking performance and changed the future ...
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NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission
After an independent review concluded NASA’s plans to robotically collect and return rock and soil samples from Mars could ...
When is the peak of the January full moon? Here's what to know
The January full moon was called the "Center Moon" by the Assiniboine people of the Northern Great Plains, according to the ...
Surprise Turning of Ancient 'Wheel of Ghosts' Casts Doubt on Astronomical Purpose
The ancient Rujm el-Hiri ('Wheel of Ghosts') site on the Golan Heights plateau in southwest Syria, is a marvel of a monument ...