In 1971 Mariner 9 entered orbit around Mars, being the first spacecraft to orbit any body other than the Moon, Sun or Earth; following in the same year were the first uncontrolled impact (Mars 2) and first …

Nov 24, 2025 · Mars is one of the most explored bodies in our solar system, and it's the only planet where we've sent rovers to roam the alien landscape. NASA missions have found lots of evidence …

Dec 28, 2025 · Mars is the fourth planet in the solar system in order of distance from the Sun and the seventh in size and mass. It is a periodically conspicuous reddish object in the night sky. There are …

Dec 27, 2025 · A newly identified region on Mars may hold the key to future human landings. Researchers found evidence of water ice less than a meter beneath the surface, close enough to be …

Oct 20, 2023 · Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and orbits roughly 142 million miles (229 million km) away from the Earth.

NASA’s real-time portal for Mars exploration, featuring the latest news, images, and discoveries from the Red Planet.

May 20, 2025 · A guide to the Red Planet, Mars, including facts about its geology, a history of Mars missions and images captured by astrophotographers.

Nov 24, 2025 · Mars is one of the most explored bodies in our solar system, and it's the only planet where we've sent rovers to explore the alien landscape. NASA missions have found lots of evidence …

Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun in our solar system. Scientists believe that all of the planets were created just over 4.5 billion years ago. The solar system began as a large cloud of gas, dust, and ice, …

The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction.