The rusty world is full of mysteries—and some of the solar system's most extreme geology. Learn more about Earth's smaller, colder neighbor.

(CNN) — Here’s a look at the exploration of Mars. The United States, Soviet Union and China are the only three countries to land a spacecraft on Mars. There have been nine successful US Mars landings: ...

NASA's twin ESCAPADE Mars probes are on their way to the Red Planet — but it's a circuitous route with a year-long layover.

Why is Mars known as the Red Planet? The answer lies in its striking reddish glow, visible even from Earth. The surface of Mars is covered with iron oxide - commonly known as rust - which gives it a ...

Get ready to embark on an interplanetary journey as we unveil fascinating tidbits about Mars, from its mysterious surface features to groundbreaking scientific revelations. Join us in unraveling the ...

SpaceX will launch Europe's life-hunting Rosalind Franklin rover toward Mars in 2028 — but not aboard the company's Starship megarocket. NASA plans to launch its first nuclear-powered interplanetary ...