The Mars Post

Researchers from the California Institute of Technology have uncovered two sets of ancient wave ripples on Mars, preserved in the planet's rocky surface. These ripples, small undulations in sandy lakebeds formed by the movement of water, are a clear indication of long-gone bodies of liquid water on the Martian surface. Their discovery suggests...

Mars presents a captivating geological puzzle, appearing either moon-like or Earth-like, depending on the perspective. Research from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has played a crucial role in unraveling this mystery by analyzing Martian meteorites and studying data from spacecraft. These investigations aim to clarify how Mars evolved over billions of years. Clues...

Nicolas Steiner’s Above and Below (2015) is a visually striking documentary that explores the lives of individuals living in extreme environments on Earth. Among its subjects is April, a woman participating in a Mars simulation in the remote Utah desert. Surrounded by rocky, alien-like terrain, April dedicates herself to simulating life on another...

To enhance the likelihood of successfully returning the first Martian rock and sediment samples to Earth, NASA announced a new strategy for its Mars Sample Return Program. This revised approach involves pursuing two distinct landing architectures simultaneously, promoting competition, fostering innovation, and potentially reducing costs and timelines. NASA plans to select a single...

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, has outlined a bold vision for governance on Mars, advocating for direct democracy as the political framework for humanity's future on the Red Planet. Speaking on his social media platform, X, Musk responded to questions about Martian governance by recommending direct democracy, where settlers would vote directly on...

In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the University of Houston have transformed our understanding of Mars’ climate and weather while offering key insights into Earth’s atmospheric processes. Mars Radiant Energy Budget The research team, led by Larry Guan, a graduate student in the Department of Physics at UH’s College of Natural Sciences and...

Get ready for a celestial treat this January as the night skies dazzle with a lineup of bright planets, a close encounter between Venus and Saturn, Mars veiled by the Moon, and the Quadrantid meteor shower! Here's your guide to this month's astronomical highlights: January 3 – Quadrantid meteor shower peaks The Quadrantid...

Are human spacecraft, landers, rovers, and other exploration debris on Mars merely space trash, or do they hold historical significance akin to ancient artifacts like Clovis points? A new study by University of Kansas anthropologist Justin Holcomb argues for the careful documentation and preservation of these materials as a chronicle of humanity's early...

As Earth gears up for New Year’s celebrations, Mars scientists have already marked the occasion. The Red Planet completed its orbit around the Sun on November 12, 2024, signaling the start of a new Martian year. While Earth’s northern hemisphere enters winter, Mars ushers in spring, triggering extraordinary transformations across its surface. Rising...

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover has achieved a major milestone, successfully climbing to the top of Jezero Crater’s rim at a location called Lookout Hill. The months-long ascent sets the stage for an exciting new phase of exploration in a region unlike any previously studied. The journey to Lookout Hill: Perseverance’s ascent The climb...