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Solar storm slams Mars in eerie new NASA footage
By Meredith Garofalo published
A powerful solar storm in May 2024 created auroras on Mars and provided scientists with crucial information that could aid future crewed missions to the Red Planet.
![An illustration of Olympus Mons, the largest known volcano in the solar system.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FGQ2bbgtGoP6n9k6qofSsi-320-80.jpg)
'At least 150,000 tons' of water frost discovered atop Mars' tallest volcanoes
By Ben Turner published
Once thought impossible to exist, water frost found atop Mars' Tharsis region volcanoes could come in handy for future human exploration missions, new research suggests.
![A top down photograph of a large purple-colored mountain on the surface of Mars](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wQYZJsSUtKsKVdRkxQJwde-320-80.jpg)
The speed of sound on Mars is constantly changing, bizarre study finds
By Deepa Jain published
New research shows that the speed of sound on Mars varies considerably by location and temperature. The findings could help scientists understand sounds picked up by Martian rovers, as well as make future crewed ventures safer.
![pit crater on Arsia Mons](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KgC6pn7k9gYEuMjmRszheb-320-80.jpg)
Mysterious 'hole' on Mars could be future home for astronauts
By Keith Cooper published
This pit crater making recent headlines may open into a larger cave that could provide a sheltered environment for both astronauts and hypothetical Martian life.
![The composite image shows the planetary parade, along with the moon, during the early hours of June 1.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gdN3bMdfqPzVgsdhAQTsNN-320-80.jpg)
Stunning 'parade of planets' image shows 6 worlds aligned over Earth
By Ben Turner published
A stunning photo of the recent "parade of planets" shows Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune in alignment over Earth. It was captured from the U.K. on June 1.
![A photo of a crater on Mars](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hCCLR5b9AvomftBixs798N-320-80.jpg)
Mars is more prone to devastating asteroid impacts than we thought, new study hints
By Abha Jain published
Potentially hazardous asteroids pose a risk to Mars missions, but they can also yield insight into the history of the Red Planet and the early solar system, new research suggests.
![The planets and larger moons to scale with the Sun.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WwZdFUBNG8m6cHZnmiT7GD-320-80.jpg)
A 'parade of planets' is coming on June 3. Here's what you can actually expect to see.
By Ben Turner last updated
Six worlds will align for a "parade of planets" on June 3, although only a few of them will be visible to the naked eye. Here's what you need to know about the rare alignment.
![Mars and its twin moons Phobos and Deimos.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b6svxsC7wGwrpd2AejUt95-320-80.jpg)
Lost photos suggest Mars' mysterious moon Phobos may be a trapped comet in disguise
By Abha Jain published
Previously unpublished photos of Mars' moon Phobos hint that the mysterious satellite may actually be a trapped comet — or perhaps just a piece of one, along with its twin moon Deimos.
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