New findings by a venerable NASA orbiter reveal a new dimension to Martian weather systems
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Photos from the Mars Curiosity Rover
Since reaching the surface of Mars, Curiosity journeyed towards Mount Sharp and documents the Martian landscape.
Window on Infinity: Pictures From Space
Stunning images of the sun, Earth and far-away locales in our roundup of cosmic views from August 2012.
Remembering Neil Armstrong, a Man of Profound Skill and Preternatural Calm
The first man on the moon survived three near-fatal incidents and spent the rest of his life trying to avoid the spotlight
The Great, Exploding Monty Python Star
Remember Mr. Creosote? If you don’t, he’s worth getting to know — but only if you have a very strong stomach. Mr. Creosote was the colossally obese character in Monty Python’s Meaning of Life who gorged himself on buckets …
Still More Robot Company for Mars
Even before the Curiosity Mars rover fully gets to work, NASA is planning its newest mission to the Red Planet
What’s Next for NASA? 10 Wild Newly Funded Projects
Take a look at 10 of the most fantastic projects that NASA hopes will be inspiring people long after Curiosity has finished exploring Mars.
The Curiosity Rover Preps for Big Plans After its Daring Descent
Barreling in from space at 13,000 mph before stopping a mere 25 feet above the ground would make anyone want to catch their breath, and NASA’s Curiosity rover is no exception. Now that the “Seven Minutes of Terror” is …
Seeing Red: 40 Years of Exploration on Mars
Four decades of innovation have dramatically shaped our perceptions of Mars – from the first grainy images to 360-degree panoramas in color. TIME’s photo editors roundup the awe-inspiring images from the most outstanding …
