Research Articles
From Surface to Sky: Building a Complete Weather Model for Mars
Scientists are developing the first comprehensive surface-to-exosphere model of the Martian atmosphere to understand Mars' climate evolution and past habitability.
First X-Ray Diffraction on Mars: Decoding the Minerals of the Rocknest Sand Shadow
The first X-ray diffraction analysis on Mars revealed the mineral composition of Rocknest soil, providing crucial insights into Martian geology and history.
Beyond the Red Dust: Mars Reveals Its Secrets
Latest findings from NASA's Perseverance rover reveal compelling evidence of Mars' habitable past and potential biosignatures in Jezero Crater.
Unveiling Mars's Hidden Chemistry: How NASA's Curiosity Rover Detects the Invisible
Discover how NASA's Curiosity rover uses the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) to uncover Mars's elemental composition and geological history.
Assessing Habitability: Lessons from the Phoenix Mars Mission
Explore how NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander transformed our understanding of Martian habitability through its discoveries of water ice, alkaline soil, and perchlorates in the Martian arctic.
Silent Thrusters to the Red Planet: How Electric Propulsion Powers Mars Sample Return
Exploring how solar electric propulsion enables the ambitious Mars Sample Return mission to bring Martian rocks back to Earth by 2033.
The Dust Detectives: How Martian Snow Globe Storms Shape Our Search for Alien Life
Discover how Martian dust affects our search for alien life and how NASA's Curiosity rover overcomes this challenge to reveal Mars' hidden secrets.