Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

Ice on Mars: The red planet going through an ice age

Mars is going through an ice age, according to a new study. Based on radar data collected by Nasa's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, researchers at the Southwest Research Institute have found an increase in ice at Mars' north pole is consistent with the long-term drop in temperature associated with an ice age.

Ancient life preserving lake discovered in Mars

A trio of scientists says they've identified the best place to look for evidence of ancient life on Mars — one of the youngest lake-bearing basins ever discovered.

Nasa finds glass on Mars, could hold signs of life

Nasa's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has found glass in a crater on Mars.

May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016

Ice on Mars: The red planet going through an ice age

Mars is going through an ice age, according to a new study. Based on radar data collected by Nasa's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, researchers at the Southwest Research Institute have found an increase in ice at Mars' north pole is consistent with the long-term drop in temperature associated with an ice age.

August 12, 2015
August 12, 2015

Ancient life preserving lake discovered in Mars

A trio of scientists says they've identified the best place to look for evidence of ancient life on Mars — one of the youngest lake-bearing basins ever discovered.

June 9, 2015
June 9, 2015

Nasa finds glass on Mars, could hold signs of life

Nasa's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has found glass in a crater on Mars.