Martian Science

Martian north polar region, Borealis Planitia.

Captured during Mars Express' 14,125th orbit of the red planet.

May 30 •

It's 1979 & the Viking 2 just landed at the Utopia Planitia landing site

The image shows thin ice. Concise explanation ahead.

May 30 •

Wispy Martian clouds over the steep slopes of Ophir Chasma

Overhead, light and wispy cirrus clouds can be seen drifting on Mars.

May 30 •

One image is not from Mars

Looking at these side by side shows why comparative planetary exploration matters.

May 5 •

A 3.9 Billion-year-old fractured Martian relic.

Captured during Mars Express' 15,361st orbit around the red planet.

Jun 16, 2024 •

Sol 2410— Martian noctilucent clouds

On Sol 2410, Curiosity's NavCam captured images of Noctilucent clouds on Mars.

May 20, 2024 •

Swiss cheese terrain.

These pits form because of a cool Martian phenomenon.

May 19, 2024 •

Incoming Mars dust storm @ Olympia Planum

A mighty dust storm sweeps through the north polar dune fields of Olympia Planum, Mars.

May 18, 2024 •

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