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Mars Habitability

Water on Mars Ancient Life Evidence Organic Compounds on Mars Microbial Life Evidence Geological Evidence Ancient Life on Mars Microbial Metabolism Jezero Crater Martian Climate Mars Sample Return

Curiosity Finds Unusual Broad, Shallow Pits on Mount Sharp

Scientists have begun close-range imaging and chemical sampling to map the pits because their form does not match known erosion or impact processes.

Viking 1 at 50 Reignites Mars Life Debate and Shapes Next Missions

Curiosity Shakes Free Stuck Martian Rock From Its Drill

Study Maps 153- and 226-Day Round-Trip Paths Between Earth and Mars

Curiosity Finds Most Diverse Organic Molecules Yet on Mars With First Wet-Chemistry Test

Perseverance Radar Reveals Ancient Buried Delta Beneath Jezero Crater

National Academies Sets Science-First Blueprint for Human Mars Missions

Perseverance Spots Iron–Nickel–Rich Rock on Mars, Raising Meteorite Suspicion

Curiosity Rover Reveals Coral-Like Rock Paposo as Ancient Mineral Vein

NASA Orbiter Captures Curiosity Rover in Motion for the First Time

NASA Explores New Plans for Mars Sample Return Mission

NASA's Perseverance Rover Captures Stunning Mosaic of Jezero Crater