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ANCIENT MARTIAN ENVIRONMENT
‘Never found one like this before’: Scientists examine 4.1-billion-year-old Martian rock to pinpoint when the Red Planet was ‘Earth-like’- NASA’s Perseverance Rover sets new driving record on Mars, reaching 45.2 kilometres
- NASA's Perseverance becomes longest-travelling rover beyond Earth after 45.2 km on Mars
- 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
- Why NASA's latest moon discovery creates a major dilemma for Artemis astronautsMicrobes from Earth can survive on the Moon's surface for days. New research shows shadowed lunar craters offer protective microclimates fo...20 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- In 2012, NASA's Curiosity Rover discovered a home, now that 96-mile wide Gale Crater is sparking claims of finding doorway to a long lost civilization in MarsNASA, the European Space Agency, and other international partners continue planning ambitious explorations of Mars, including efforts to re...29 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
- NASA's Perseverance discovers a rich cache of organic molecules on Mars, suggesting the building blocks of life were widespread on the ancient Red PlanetLife on Mars: Scientists have detected complex organic matter in an ancient river valley on Mars, specifically within Jezero Crater. This d...28 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
- Did Mars have sandy beaches? New study reveals clues of a lost ocean and suggests the planet was once warm and wetNew findings provide evidence that Mars may have had a vast ocean around 3.5 to 4 billion years ago. During this period, the planet had a t...25 Feb, 2025, 08.58 PM IST
- NASA Scientists gather ancient rocks from Isle of Rum for Mars Space Mission testingResearchers have revealed that ancient rocks sourced from the Isle of Rum will have a significant role in an upcoming international space m...29 Jul, 2023, 10.46 PM IST
- NASA finds curious new clues to life on MarsWashington, June 8 (IANS) NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered "tough" organic molecules in three-billion-year-old sedimentary rocks near ...08 Jun, 2018, 11.07 AM IST
- Ancient lake on Mars harboured diverse microbial life: Study"These were very different, co-existing environments in the same lake," said Joel Hurowitz of Stony Brook University in the US.02 Jun, 2017, 03.50 PM IST
- Ancient Mars lake had microbe-friendly conditions: StudyNew York, June 2 (IANS) An ancient Martian lake had conditions suitable for different types of microbes to survive, according to a new rese...02 Jun, 2017, 01.10 PM IST
- Most of Mars' atmosphere was lost to space: NASAWashington, March 31 (IANS) Solar wind and radiation were responsible for stripping the Martian atmosphere, transforming Mars from a planet...31 Mar, 2017, 11.05 AM IST
- First boron detection on Mars may provide clues on habitabilityNew York, Dec 14 (IANS) NASA's Curiosity rover has detected boron for the first time on the surface of Mars, indicating the potential for l...14 Dec, 2016, 01.47 PM IST
- NASA's next Mars rover progresses towards 2020 launchTo reduce risk and provide cost savings, the 2020 rover will look much like its six-wheeled, one-tonne predecessor, Curiosity.16 Jul, 2016, 12.32 PM IST
- Strong solar winds may have stripped life on Mars: NASAMAVEN is the first mission devoted to understanding how the sun might have influenced atmospheric changes on the Red Planet.06 Nov, 2015, 04.48 PM IST
- Curiosity rover detects life-supporting nitrogen on MarsThe nitrogen was detected in the form of nitric oxide, and could be released from breakdown of nitrates during heating.25 Mar, 2015, 02.54 PM IST
- NASA's Curiosity rover detects organic matter on MarsNASA's Mars rover Curiosity has made the first definitive detection of organic molecules, the building blocks of all known forms of terrest...17 Dec, 2014, 02.23 PM IST
- Nasa’s new plan: To make O2 on MarsThe Mars 2020 mission will be based on the design of Mars Science Laboratory rover Curiosity. The new rover will carry more sophisticated, ...02 Aug, 2014, 11.24 AM IST
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