Mars is the fourth planet from the sun and has a distinct rusty red appearance and two unusual moons. The Red Planet is a ...

The rusty world is full of mysteries—and some of the solar system's most extreme geology. Learn more about Earth's smaller, colder neighbor.

Mars is no longer just a blank red canvas for planetary scientists. A new generation of high resolution maps is turning the planet into a detailed treasure chart, highlighting the specific craters, ...

Discover how orbiters and rovers work together to study Mars in unprecedented detail. From Curiosity and Perseverance to ultra-high-resolution HiRISE images, see how humans map the planet, analyze its ...

From Australia's remote deserts to the surface of Mars, geological mapping underpins how we understand landscapes, natural resources, and the processes that shape our planet and others beyond it. A ...

Nighttime clouds of water ice have been mapped on Mars for the first time, according to a new study by researchers at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and NASA. The ...

Less than 30% of the world’s ocean floor has been mapped to modern standards, meaning scientists still have a clearer view of the Space, Moon and Mars than of the seabed that covers most of Earth.