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NASA's Curiosity rover snaps iconic 'Star Trek' symbol on Mars, thrilling scientists
NASA's Curiosity rover spotted a rock formation on Mars that looks just like Star Trek's signature Starfleet symbol.
2-mile-thick layer of frozen water found buried at Mars' equator
The Mars Express orbiter has detected enough water ice buried beneath the Red Planet's equator to cover the entire planet in a shallow ocean if melted.
Which animals will be the first to live on the moon and Mars?
Spaceborne animals could help humans survive on the moon or Mars. But which creatures would be the best for astronauts?
Which planet is closest to Earth? (Hint: There's more than 1 right answer.)
It may initially seem like a simple question, but determining which planet is closest to Earth is surprisingly tricky and can have multiple correct answers.
Missions to the moon, Mars, Jupiter and more: These are the coolest space missions in 2024
Ambitious new missions to the moon, Venus, Jupiter and more are planned for 2024. Here is a preview of the exciting year in space ahead.
10 out-of-this-world solar system discoveries made in 2023
From Mercury to Pluto (and maybe even Planet Nine), here are some of 2023's most intriguing discoveries about the planets, moons and other bodies in our solar system.
NASA's 1st successful 2-way laser experiment is a giant leap for moon and Mars communications
NASA has successfully transmitted data between Earth and two spacecraft using lasers, completing a groundbreaking experiment that could aid in future missions to other worlds.
'Almost unbelievable': Rare void from the sun briefly blew up Mars' atmosphere last year, and it could happen to Earth too
On Dec. 26, 2022, NASA's MAVEN Orbiter witnessed Mars' magnetic shield and atmosphere drastically "balloon" outward by thousands of miles. The sudden expansion was triggered by a rare gap in solar wind.
