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MARS GEOLOGICAL HISTORY
Pink rock found in Sahara turns out to be 4.1-billion-year-old Martian meteorite, reveals clues to ancient Mars- ‘Never found one like this before’: Scientists examine 4.1-billion-year-old Martian rock to pinpoint when the Red Planet was ‘Earth-like’
- Forget the Moon’s south pole: 4 other lunar sites could help humans build a base and prepare for Mars, new report suggests
- NASA's Perseverance becomes longest-travelling rover beyond Earth after 45.2 km on MarsNASA's Perseverance rover has covered 28.1 miles on Mars, breaking the previous driving record. For over 5-1/2 years, it has actively inves...13 Oct, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
- One meteorite crash thousands of years ago, created a mysterious lake. Its water can turn pink and red due to a strange phenomenon under the surfaceA meteorite impact thousands of years ago created a remarkable lake in Maharashtra, but the crater is only part of what makes it unusual. T...02 Oct, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
- NASA is preparing the Moon for humans: Three new missions will search for underground shelter, water ice and hidden hazardsNASA is planning three investigations on the Moon to gather essential information for a future lunar outpost. These investigations will mon...01 Oct, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
- Mars had a secret water history: NASA rover finds ancient groundwater and hot fluids that reshaped the planet after its ancient lake vanishedNASA's Perseverance rover discovered that Jezero Crater's Margin Unit was influenced by various water processes. The findings reveal altera...01 Oct, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
- Why NASA is studying 1.2-billion-year-old Scottish rocks for clues to ancient life on Mars and the Red Planet’s watery pastAncient rocks found in Scotland's Stoer Formation are being studied by NASA to understand potential signs of life. These rocks formed 1.2 b...30 Sep, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
- What does a day on Mars look like? NASA Curiosity captures stunning morning-to-sunset panoramaNASA's Curiosity rover has produced a stunning panoramic view of Mars, showcasing the planet's landscape in a transition from morning to ev...20 Sep, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
- Billions of years ago, Mars shifted from rivers and lakes to dry dunes; NASA says Curiosity’s hematite crystals may help date that climate shift in rockRecent studies on hematite crystal sizes reveal insights into Mars' ancient climate shifts. The presence of these tiny crystals suggests th...26 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In 2011, a 320-gram Martian meteorite discovered in Sahara Desert reveals red planet Mars once had waterIn 2011, a 320-gram Martian meteorite discovered in Sahara Desert revealed evidence that Mars once had water. Known as Black Beauty or Nort...25 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
- NASA's Curiosity rover discovers vast field of honeycomb-like textures on Mars. Here's why it mattersNASA's Curiosity rover found a large field of honeycomb-like rock textures. These polygonal fractures are the largest such formation the ro...30 Jul, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
- NASA's Curiosity rover uncovers unusual honeycomb-like pattern on Mars. What does it mean?NASA's Curiosity rover has photographed an unusual honeycomb-like pattern on Mars. This striking network of polygon-shaped ridges stretches...16 Jul, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
- NASA’s Rover Found a Lost River System Under Mars, And It Changes What We Know About Its PastNASA's Perseverance Rover has uncovered a hidden river delta on Mars. This discovery suggests Mars experienced multiple wet periods, not ju...04 May, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- NASA’s ‘Zebra Rock’ on Mars Is Turning Heads — Here’s Why Scientists Are So IntriguedMars's red landscape surprised scientists with a black-and-white striped rock. Dubbed 'zebra rock', it stands out in Jezero Crater. The str...22 Feb, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
- Did life already exist on Mars? NASA's rover unearths ancient clues of a habitable red planetNASA’s Curiosity rover has discovered siderite, a carbonate mineral, in Mars’ Gale Crater, offering strong evidence that the Red Planet onc...19 Apr, 2025, 04.30 PM IST
- NASA's groundbreaking Mars discovery could unlock the origins of our solar system. Details hereNASA’s Perseverance rover has collected a historic rock sample dating back to the Noachian era on Mars. This discovery could provide insigh...12 Feb, 2025, 06.02 PM IST
- NASA's Perseverance rover finds 'Silver Mountain' in Mars. Here's what we knowNASA's Perseverance rover has collected a unique rock sample named "Silver Mountain" from Mars' Jezero Crater, featuring unprecedented text...02 Feb, 2025, 07.47 PM IST
- Was there ever life on Mars? NASA may have found evidence, but retrieving it could cost $7.7 billionNASA has revealed two new strategies to bring back rock and dust samples from Mars collected by Perseverance rover. The aim is to return th...09 Jan, 2025, 05.32 PM IST
- Tempe Fossae: The 'red' that stands out in the Martian rainbowThe Tempe Fossae comprises part of the Ascuris Planum, one of the most geologically diverse regions on the planet.10 Jul, 2015, 12.28 PM IST
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