Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, is a subject of fascination for astronomers. Though significantly smaller than Earth, this red-hued world has two moons that continue to spark debate among ...
One summer night in 1877, American astronomer Asaph Hall was looking through his telescope in Washington, D.C. Mars was at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, and Hall had one question on his ...
Mars’ moons could be the remains of an ill-starred asteroid that got too close to the Red Planet. A shredded asteroid origin could help explain mysterious features of the small, odd-shaped moons, ...
Scientists simulated a situation that may offer an improved explanation for how the Red Planet ended up with small Phobos and tiny Deimos. By Robin George Andrews Robin George Andrews reported on the ...
"It's exciting to explore a new option for the making of Phobos and Deimos." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Computer simulations ...
Bypassing the moon and sending crews straight to Mars would be a serious error. Credit: NASA We’ve observed with concern a rising trend in human spaceflight ...
Jared Isaacman, Donald Trump's nominee for NASA administrator, proposes that NASA simultaneously pursue missions to both the moon and Mars, committing to a lunar return before China while prioritizing ...