Jupiter, the largest planet in the Solar System, has long been a prime target for space exploration. With its massive storm systems like the Great Red Spot and dozens of mysterious moons, Jupiter offers insight into the formation and structure of gas giants. Missions like Voyager, Galileo, and more recently …
Mars
Exploring Mars and Neighboring Planets in the Solar System
Our Solar System consists of eight planets orbiting around the Sun. Of these, Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, is one of the most thoroughly studied. However, in addition to Mars, other nearby planets also play an important role in expanding our knowledge of the universe. These planets include …
Climate Change on Mars Over Time
Mars, the mysterious red planet, has undergone major climate changes over the past billions of years. It has gone from a planet capable of sustaining liquid water and a dense atmosphere to the cold, arid world it is today. Research and data collected from space missions such as Viking, Mars …
Discoveries About Mars’ Climate From Exploration Missions
Mars, Earth’s closest red planet, has long attracted the attention of scientists not only because of its potential for supporting life but also because of its unique climate. Over the decades, space exploration missions have continuously collected data and learned about the changing climate of Mars. Probes such as Viking, …
Discoveries About Deimos, Mars’ Tiny Satellite
Deimos, along with Phobos, is one of two natural satellites orbiting Mars. Although small, measuring only about 12 km in diameter, Deimos has attracted the attention of scientists because of its important role in helping to better understand the origin of the satellite and the formation of Mars. Discovered by …
Discover Phobos, the Closest Moon to Mars
Discovering Phobos: The Closest Moon to Mars Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons, is the closest moon to the planet in the Solar System. At just 22 km in diameter, Phobos is much smaller than Earth’s Moon, but it offers important information about the history and structure of the planetary …
Discovering Signs of Life on Mars From Previous Missions
Discovering Signs of Life on Mars From Previous Missions Mars has always been one of the most scrutinized planets in the Solar System, especially when it comes to the possibility of life beyond Earth. Since the first missions began exploring the Red Planet, one of the main questions has been …
Possibility of Life on Mars New Findings
The Possibility of Life on Mars: New Findings Ever since scientists began exploring Mars, one of the biggest questions has been: Could life exist on the red planet? With its unique geology and climate, Mars has attracted the attention of space missions for decades. Recently, probes and rovers like Curiosity …
The Formation of Mount Olympus, the Highest Mountain in the Solar System
The Formation of Mount Olympus: The Highest Mountain in the Solar System Mount Olympus (Olympus Mons), located on the surface of Mars, is considered the tallest mountain in the Solar System. At about 22 km high and more than 600 km in diameter, Olympus Mons is not just a mountain, …
Geology of Mars: Discoveries from the Rovers
Geology of Mars: Discoveries from the Rovers Mars, the closest red planet to Earth, has always been a prime target for space missions. Over the decades, probes have collected important data that has helped humanity gain a deeper understanding of the planet’s geology. Data collected from the surface to the …
