Among the many discoveries by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter since the mission was launched on Aug. 12, 2005, are seasonal flows on some steep slopes. These flows have a set of characteristics ...

Two types of wind-blown sedimentary deposits are pictured in this scene of the floor of Ius Chasma in the Valles Marineris. Two types of wind-blown sedimentary deposits are pictured in this scene of ...

Valles Marineris in imagery captured the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Global topography: NASA/GSFC CTX global mosaic: ...

Labroots has rich history of examining Mars in great detail, including its suite of awesome geologic formations, stunning orbiter images, two moons, geologic and observational history, and potential ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: VICTOR HABBICK VISIONS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images Mars is a planet of vast ...

Stretching over 2,500 miles long and seven miles deep, Valles Marineris is the largest canyon in the solar system — and NASA’s HiRISE camera just spotted something new inside it. High-resolution ...

A new view of the biggest canyon in the solar system, merging hundreds of photos from NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter, offers scientists and the public an online resource for exploring the entire canyon ...

A lot of Mars explorations see it as a place ready for human exploration to uncover the planet's history and potential to sustain microbial life. The question is, what is the best way to examine the ...

Two types of wind-blown sedimentary deposits are pictured in this scene of the floor of Ius Chasma in the Valles Marineris. Smaller light toned ridge-like ripples draped over the bright bedrock are ...