Planetary Science

Planetary Science

Distant planets’ atmospheres revealed

Telescopes get first direct glimpse of gases on exoplanets.

Planetary Science

Life-friendly environment confirmed on Mars

Drill sample from bedrock reveals chemistry that could have supported microbial life.

Planetary Science

When an asteroid heads for Earth, it’s time to reconsider those doomsday plans

Planetary Science

Meteor explodes over Russia

The object is unrelated to February 15 asteroid flyby, experts say.

Planetary Science

Curiosity goes to Mars

NASA’s rover looks for life-friendly environments.

Planetary Science

Violent past revealed by map of moon’s interior

A gravity survey by twin orbiters reveals how much the lunar surface was pummeled by meteorite impacts early in its history.

Planetary Science

Mars rover deploys final instrument

Soil analysis finds organic compounds of uncertain origin.

Planetary Science

Digging deep into Martian soil

NASA's rover takes a closer look at Mars' surface.

Humans

The man behind Sarcastic Rover

NASA’s newest rover, Curiosity, wasn’t alone on Mars for long.

Planetary Science

Scientists probe fresh Martian meteorite 

Rock holds clues to Red Planet’s atmosphere and surface conditions.

Planetary Science

Mars clays may have volcanic source

Deposits didn’t need flowing water to form, new research suggests.

Planetary Science

Planetary Peekaboo

Astronomers aren’t playing games when it comes to spotting an exoEarth.