In 1971 Mariner 9 entered orbit around Mars, being the first spacecraft to orbit any body other than the Moon, Sun or Earth; following in the same year were the first uncontrolled impact (Mars 2) and first …

Apr 2, 2026 · Mars — the fourth planet from the Sun — is a dusty, cold, desert world with a very thin atmosphere. This dynamic planet has seasons, polar ice caps, extinct volcanoes, canyons, and …

6 days ago · Mars is the fourth planet in the solar system in order of distance from the Sun and the seventh in size and mass. It is a periodically conspicuous reddish object in the night sky. There are …

Apr 14, 2026 · Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the seventh largest planet in the Solar System. With evidence suggesting that it once had flowing water, Mars holds many secrets waiting to be …

Mars is the fourth planet from the sun and has a distinct rusty red appearance and two unusual moons. The Red Planet is a cold, desert world within our solar system. It has a very thin...

6 days ago · Newly Discovered Coastal Shelf on Mars Could be Best Evidence Yet for Long-Gone Ocean April 15, 2026 This mosaic of images from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) instrument on …

Apr 7, 2026 · Learn about its formation, structure, atmosphere, size and distance, moons, and much more.

10 hours ago · Scientists believe they found fresh proof of an ancient ocean on Mars in the form of a “bathtub ring” it left after it dried up billions of years ago.

3 days ago · After a saga of broken promises, a European rover finally has a ride to Mars Europe’s first Mars rover mission is now on its fourth rocket: SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy

News about Mars, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.