Elise Wright Knutsen, an atmospheric physicist, shares her emotional experience witnessing the aurora on another planet, a moment that brought tears to her eyes.
NASA's Perseverance rover has made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting the first visible aurora on Mars, a stunning green light caused by a solar storm, paving the way for future astronauts to witness this celestial phenomenon.
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft recently used a flyby of Mars to calibrate its thermal imaging system, capturing stunning infrared images that will aid its mission to explore Europa's icy surface and ocean beneath.
In a groundbreaking revelation, scientists have discovered that Mercury, not Venus or Mars, is Earth's closest planetary neighbor on average. This finding challenges decades of astronomical beliefs and could reshape future space missions.
New seismic data reveals that Mars may harbor a hidden ocean of liquid water deep below its surface. This discovery could reshape our understanding of the Red Planet's history and the potential for life.
A groundbreaking study reveals seismic evidence of a vast reservoir of liquid water hidden beneath Mars' surface, potentially reshaping our understanding of the Red Planet and its ancient ecosystems.
One year after the Gannon storm, NASA reveals how this geomagnetic event disrupted satellites, caused financial losses for farmers, and even impacted Mars. Discover the incredible insights and lessons learned from this historic solar event!
A shocking new study reveals that we've visually observed only 0.001% of the ocean floor, raising concerns about biodiversity and the impact of deep-sea mining. Discover why this matters!
In a surprising move, Laurie Leshin has announced her resignation as director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, paving the way for David Gallagher to take the helm. Under Leshin's leadership, JPL launched several high-profile missions, including the Mars Perseverance rover. Gallagher, a seasoned expert with over 30 years at JPL, is set to lead the lab into an exciting future amid ongoing space exploration challenges.
The Trump administration's latest budget proposal for NASA suggests significant cuts to the International Space Station, including reduced crew sizes and research activities. Could this be the end of an era for space exploration?
