Mars, European Space Agency and Probe

European spacecraft got rare close-up of Mars' lesser-known moon
A European spacecraft on a journey to study NASA's asteroid crash site did a quick pop-in of Mars on its way, capturing unprecedented images of Mars' lesser-known moon, Deimos. Mars has two moons, Phobos and Deimos,
Tiny Mars moon Deimos gets a rare close-up, thanks to Europe's Hera asteroid probe (photos)
The results of Hera's fly-by could ultimately tell us whether Deimos is a captured asteroid or made from debris from a giant impact on Mars.
Probe captures rare images of moon orbiting Mars
The European Space Agency launched Hera in 2024 to test asteroid-deflection techniques in deep space. The agency aims to improve planetary defense measures.
Asteroid probe snaps rare images of Martian moon
On the way to investigate the scene of a historic asteroid collision, a European spacecraft swung by Mars and captured rare images of the red planet's mysterious small moon Deimos, the European Space Agency said Thursday.
Hera asteroid mission takes stunning images of Mars’s moon Deimos
A mission to survey the results of a deliberate crash between an asteroid and a NASA spacecraft has taken stunning images of Mars and its moon Deimos
En Route to Asteroid Collision, HERA Snaps Rare Images of Martian Moon
On the way to investigate the scene of a historic asteroid collision, a European spacecraft swung by Mars and captured rare images of the red planet's mysterious small moon Deimos, the European Space Agency (ESA) said Thursday.
Tiniest Mars moon Deimos spotted by Europe's asteroid-chasing spacecraft
Europe's Hera spacecraft flew by Mars this week on its way to catch up with an asteroid and tested out its cameras on the Red Planet's tiniest moon.
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Astonishing discovery of minerals on Mars hints at a habitable past
NASA’s Perseverance rover found pale rocks containing kaolinite on Mars, a mineral that forms in warm, wet conditions.
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Photo: See the rock discovered on Mars by scientists, you will be surprised
Perseverance rover discovered a rare rock known as Silver Mountain from Mars and it is 4.1 billion years old.
In contrast to Earth, Mars's middle atmosphere appears driven by gravity waves
A new study by researchers including those at the University of Tokyo revealed that atmospheric gravity waves play a crucial ...
Mars Will Shine Bright in the Sky This Month — Here's How to See the Rare Spectacle
Following the 7-planet alignment, Mars will be visible in the sky in March. Here's everything you need to know about this ...
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Secrets of Mars' atmosphere may improve weather predictions
Mars' atmosphere moves differently from Earth's due to gravity waves. These waves affect air circulation at high altitudes.
Planet parade 2025: How to see February’s planetary alignment tonight, according to an expert
The best opportunity to potentially see all seven planets is coming up on Feb. 28 around 6:10 p.m. ET, according to Shanahan.
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Curiosity rover spots rare shimmering clouds above Mars
The Sun sets differently on Mars. Part of that ... of the effects can be seen in the Red Planet’s noctilucent clouds. Latin for “night shining,” noctilucent clouds (also known as twilight clouds) ...
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See the moon cozy up to a fading Mars tonight (March 8)
"If the moon and a planet are near Castor and Pollux you have an impressive show." From our earthly perspective, the moon and Mars will appear closest to each other at around 8 p.
Can surface fractures on Earth, Mars, and Europa predict habitability on other planets?
When a mudflat crumbles on Earth, or an ice sheet splinters on one of Jupiter's moons (Europa), or an ancient lakebed breaks ...