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Elliptical craters could reveal age of Saturn’s moons

A new SwRI study describes how the unique populations of craters on two of Saturn's moons could help determine the satellites' age and formation...

Consistent asteroid showers rock previous thought on Mars craters

Curtin University researchers have confirmed the frequency of asteroid collisions which formed impact craters on Mars and has been consistent over 600 million years. The...

NASA’s MAVEN Mission Captures Striking Ultraviolet Views of Mars

In a remarkable display of the Martian atmosphere and surface features, NASA's MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) mission has unveiled stunning ultraviolet images...

Scientists investigate potential regolith origin on Uranus’ moon Miranda

A pair of researchers led by The Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute in California investigated the potential origin of the thick regolith...

Long-lived lakes reveal a history of water on Mars

The smooth northern lowlands and the pockmarked southern highlands are the two main features of Mars' northern hemisphere. Arabia Terra is located on the...

Webb and Keck telescopes team up to track clouds on Saturn’s moon Titan

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has directed its infrared cameras toward Saturn's moon Titan. It provided astronomers with a new perspective on the...

3D radargram brings new focus to Mars’ north polar cap

Mars' south pole has received a lot of attention recently due to the mystery of hidden lakes. But don't overlook the planet's scenic north...

Mars’s crust is more complex and evolved

Mars' crust may be more complex and evolved than previously thought, according to researchers. Mars' early crust could have been similar to our planet's original...

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