11 Far-Out Stories About the Journey to Mars
Earth to Mars: We’re on our way. The July 30th launch of NASA’s Perseverance rover brings us one step closer to a better understanding of the Red Planet. Explore these 11 fascinating stories about the potential for life on Mars (past and present), the science of getting there, and the lore that inspires the journey.
Nasa’s New Mars Rover Is About to Embark on a Hunt for Ancient Alien Life
Perseverance’s biggest goal is to dig up samples to bring back to Earth one day.
3 Great Mysteries About Life on Mars
How habitable was early Mars? Why did it become less hospitable? And could there be life there now?
Living Life at a Distance
I spent four months pretending to live on Mars. Here’s what I learned about staying sane and passing time.
George RR Martin: Our Long Obsession With Mars
The author behind Game of Thrones spent his childhood reading stories about Mars and hoping to write one himself. As new discoveries on the red planet capture the world’s attention, he surveys a rich Martian literature.
The Astronomer Who Believed There Was an Alien Utopia on Mars
Percival Lowell’s dogged belief helped bring Mars science to 19th century America.
When a Mars Simulation Goes Wrong
A mission atop a Hawaiian volcano shows humans still have much to learn before they set foot on another world.
The Doctor From Nazi Germany and the Search for Life on Mars
Astrobiologists have used Mars Jars for decades. Many didn’t know about the controversial Air Force scientist who started them.
Forget Mars. Here’s Where We Should Build Our First Off-World Colonies
Is the Red Planet really the best target for a human colony?
Everything About Mars Is The Worst
But this jerk planet is still humanity’s best hope for another home in the cosmos.
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