Red Planet

Alien technology, Roman relics and more: UFO hunters claim extraterrestrial presence on Mars in this video!

The Martian terrain has always been the center of attention for UFO hunters for possible alien sightings.  

Sep 27, 2016, 18:15 PM IST

Mars Orbiter Mission completes two years around orbit in Red Planet: ISRO releases first year data of MOM to public

The Indian space agency has released first year of MOM Long-term archive data (Sept 24, 2014 to Sept 23, 2015) to public.

Sep 25, 2016, 05:43 AM IST

'Mars-quakes' make scientists hopeful for life support on the Red planet!

 The researchers studied rock formations around active fault lines in the Outer Hebrides, off the coast of Scotland.  

Sep 21, 2016, 17:06 PM IST

Lakes, snowmelt-fed streams on Mars formed much later than previously thought

NASA says these results provide insight into the climate history of the Red Planet and suggest the surface conditions at this later time may also have been suitable for microbial life.

Sep 16, 2016, 09:54 AM IST

See pic: Stunning layered rocks adorn the surface of Mars – NASA's Curiosity goes click-click!

Curiosity has beamed back in what appears to be beautifully detailed colour images of the Martian surface.

Sep 12, 2016, 20:17 PM IST

Teen's choice of landing site for next Mars rover has won NASA's approval!

Of course, several recommendations fell into the space agency's lap, however, there was one that caught their attention and that was from a teenager who hasn't even completed high school!

Sep 06, 2016, 23:16 PM IST

Mars had climate suitable for life four billion years ago

Since the 1970s, scientists have identified valleys and channels on Mars which they think were carved out and eroded by rain and surface runoff, just like on the Earth.

Aug 24, 2016, 11:07 AM IST

NASA's Curiosity rover captures 360-degree view of buttes and mesas on Mars

The US space agency NASA has released a 360-degree view of eroded mesas and buttes on the red planet.

Aug 21, 2016, 00:22 AM IST

NASA shortlists six firms to develop habitats for Red planet

US space agency NASA has selected six US companies to develop habitats for Mars mission. This step comes in a bid to help advance the manned flight to Red planet as these firms will be responsible to develop prototypes and concepts for deep space habitats.

Aug 10, 2016, 11:11 AM IST

Mineral veins on Mars result of evaporating ancient lakes

Providing evidence of a long and varied history of water on the Red Planet, a new study has shown that mineral veins found in Mars's Gale Crater were formed by the evaporation of ancient lakes.

Aug 06, 2016, 14:25 PM IST

Happy fourth, Curiosity: NASA celebrates rover's anniversary with new social media game!

4th August, 2016 marks Curiosity's fourth anniversary on the Red Planet and this evidently calls for a celebration, which NASA has wasted no time in doing!

Aug 04, 2016, 23:45 PM IST

NASA's Viking mission data to unfold Mars' mystery

The US space agency NASA's Viking mission made history forty years ago when it became the first to successfully land a fully operational spacecraft on the red planet, Mars.

Jul 25, 2016, 11:45 AM IST

Mars orbiter detects carbon dioxide ice on Red Planet

Nasa's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spotted traces of carbon dioxide ice on Red Planet. The orbiter has found that carbon dioxide ice more often covers the ground at night in some mid-latitude regions than in polar regions of the Red Planet, where it is generally absent for much of summer and fall.

Jul 10, 2016, 15:17 PM IST

Dark streaks on Mars may indicate flowing water: Study

Recurring slope linae, dark streaks that change seasonally, on Martian slopes indicate presence of flowing water, according to a new study of thousands of such features in the red planet's largest canyon system.

Jul 08, 2016, 23:35 PM IST

Martian moons not 'captives' of Red Planet, say studies

Due to their small size and irregular shape, Phobos and Deimos strongly resembled asteroids but no one understood how Mars could have "captured" them and made them into satellites with almost circular and equatorial orbits. 

Jul 06, 2016, 13:48 PM IST

Atmosphere of ancient Mars had high levels of oxygen: NASA

NASA draws parallel between ancient Mars and the Earth in terms of presence of oxygen and suggested that the atmosphere of the Red Planet had high levels of oxygen than it has now.

Jun 29, 2016, 10:19 AM IST

Nepal's quake-hit village Langtang gets tribute on Mars!

The International Astronomical Union has christened a 9.8 km (six mile) wide crater on Mars, Langtang.

Jun 19, 2016, 13:32 PM IST

NASA recruitment drive for Mars: Do you have what it takes to work on Red planet?

The vibrant posters feature 'advertisements' for teachers, surveyors and farmers, among a raft of other occupations.

Jun 17, 2016, 12:29 PM IST

Check out: Beautiful view of frosted sand dunes on Mars

The US space agency NASA, recently released a beautiful view of the red planet, Mars covered with frosted sand dunes.

Jun 08, 2016, 10:03 AM IST

Watch: Mars makes its closest approach to Earth in 11 years today!

The Red Planet will be about 46.8 million miles away from the Earth, its closest distance since November 2005.

May 30, 2016, 09:28 AM IST