Mars' atmosphere is 100 times thinner than Earth ... But, in reality, Curiosity's parachute was nowhere near that size. It was only 70 feet in diameter. Why? Because the bigger the chute gets ...

Scientists decoded Mars' radiation spectrum during solar eruptions, aiding future astronaut safety on Mars missions.

Even JWST can’t separate these tiny planets from their host stars – as they orbit their stars too closely. But there is a way ...

On September 29, 2013, SpaceX performed the first supersonic retropropulsion (SRP) maneuver to decelerate the reentry of the ...

Insulation provided by carbon dioxide ice above the martian polar caps could explain many of the Red Planet’s ancient river ...

USTC researchers created a high-energy battery using Mars' CO2-rich atmosphere, showing potential for long-lasting energy ...