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Mars

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The moon Phobos is shown in close orbit around Mars, highlighting its rapid approach and the mystery of its origin.
Exploration & Discovery

Phobos moon: Rapid approach, characteristics reveal origin

Mars' moon Phobos is hurtling towards its demise, nearing the Red Planet at a rate of six feet (1.

Samuel Adebayo·June 21, 2026
A split image showing a damaged Blue Origin launch pad on one side and a futuristic rocket launching towards Mars on the other.
Cosmos & Physics

Blue Origin rebuilds launch pad as Relativity targets Mars

An uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test on May 28, forcing a rebuild of its Florida launch pad, according to WMBD Radio.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 20, 2026
NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars investigating a red rock with unique 'leopard spot' patterns, potentially indicating ancient microbial life.
Cosmos & Physics

Perseverance Finds Potential Biosignatures in Mars' Jezero Crater

On July 18, 2024, NASA's Perseverance rover discovered a red rock in Mars' Jezero Crater scattered with distinct 'leopard spots' — a pattern that could indicate ancient microbial organisms.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 6, 2026
NASA's Psyche spacecraft in deep space, capturing detailed images of Mars with visible traces of water ice during its journey to a metallic asteroid.
Instrumentation & Robotics

Psyche probe captures Mars images en route to asteroid

On May 15, 2026, NASA's Psyche spacecraft captured detailed images of the Martian surface and traces of water ice, not as its primary mission, but as a bonus during a critical gravity assist maneuver.

Yasmin Haddad·May 25, 2026