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A fleet of ball-shaped rovers could drift across the Martian surface like tumbleweed, driven simply by the wind.

The idea of using wind-driven, tumbleweed-inspired rovers to explore Mars has captivated scientists and space enthusiasts alike. A breakthrough study conducted byTeam Tumbleweed and supported by ...

The Perseverance Mars rover's Mastcam-Z camera the Martian moon Phobos transit the Sun. See real-time and time-lapsed views ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An illustration of what the Rosalind Franklin rover should look like on Mars — if it ever gets ...

This image provided by NASA shows NASA's Perseverance Mars rover taking a selfie, made up of 62 individual images on July 23, 2024. (NASA via AP) This image provided by NASA shows NASA's Perseverance ...

NASA has just shared one of its most impressive Mars panoramas to date. Captured by its trusty Curiosity rover, the panorama (below) of the Martian landscape comprises 44 images taken by the rover’s ...

UPDATE for 11 am ET: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered sediment formations that could be signs of possible biosignatures on Mars, but they could also have a non-biological source. Read our ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life, scientists reported Wednesday. They ...

Leopard spots on a reddish rock nicknamed ‘Cheyava Falls’ in Mars’ Jezero Crater discovered by NASA’s Perseverance rover in July 2024. The 360-degree view of a region on Mars called ‘Bright Angel,’ ...