Terraforming Mars is an idea that scientists have been actively researching, and maybe silica aerogel could be the answer
Solar System
Solar System
Solar System
Why are all the planets different colours if they formed at the same time?
We take a look at why the members of the Solar System vary in colour
Solar System
On which planet would I weigh the least?
Out of the eight planets, from Mercury to Neptune, on which of these would you weigh the least?
Space Exploration
NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter celebrates a tremendous milestone
The Mars orbiter has recently hit 60,000 orbits around the Red Planet, a feat that took over 13 years to complete
Solar System
Can you drink water from other planets?
We take a look at whether a glass of alien water is safe for us to drink
Solar System
NASA’s Opportunity rover finally meets its end
After turning a 90 sol mission into a 15 years adventure, NASA have finally said goodbye to the rover they last contact with in June 2018
Solar System
Could there have been recent volcanism under the surface of Mars?
Scientists are looking to explain where the underground source of heat on Mars is coming from, which creates liquid water are its polar ice cap
Solar System
How did Mars get its polar ice caps?
It’s a fairly dry and dusty world, so how did Mars get its frosty poles?
Astronomy
Heroes of Space: Clyde Tombaugh
The amateur astronomer who discovered Pluto and visited the dwarf planet after his death
Space Exploration
The Martian garden of InSight
Engineers have already tested InSight’s instruments on Earth using a full scale model called ForeSight
Space Exploration
InSight listens to the winds of Mars
NASA’s InSight lander has recently arrived at Mars and has detected the rumbles caused by Martian wind
Space Exploration
Watch LIVE: NASA announces new Moon-to-Mars programme
Tune in on Thursday at 19:00 UTC/GMT (14:00 EST) on 29 November as NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine reveals new plans for manned space exploration
News
Cyber Monday: Last chance to get 20% off a year’s subscription to All About Space!
Get your favourite space magazine delivered straight to your door for as little as £7
Space Exploration
Watch LIVE: NASA’s InSight lands on the surface of Mars
Don’t miss a moment of the action as the Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport lander touches down on the Red Planet at approximately 8pm GMT/3pm ET
Astronomy
What would astronomy be like on Mars?
We find out what you’d be able to see if you were a Martian stargazer
Space Exploration
The first view of Mars from NASA’s CubeSats
This tiny, low-cost spacecraft has imaged Mars for the first time ahead of its rendezvous
Space Exploration
Curiosity surveys its surroundings after the global dust storm
Along with creating a 360-degree panorama of Vera Rubin Ridge, Curiosity has also been drilling for samples
Solar System
Astronomers are awaiting the awakening of the Martian Opportunity rover
The global dust storm is slowly subsiding, and the rover’s team is hoping that the rover will soon make contact again
Solar System
How have Venus and Earth managed to keep their atmospheres?
Find out why only two of the inner planets have a shield from harmful space radiation
Space Exploration
NASA’s InSight lander is halfway to its destination
Whilst reaching this milestone, all of its instruments were tested and are thankfully in superb condition