The Latest Breaking News from Mars

Just a few months ago, we were confidently expecting to launch our rover, Rosalind Franklin, to Mars in September as part of the ExoMars mission, a collaboration between Europe and Russia. The landing was planned for June 2023. Everything was ready: the rover, the operations team and the eager scientists.

Also indicted this week in the same case was longtime political operative William Mundy, who doubles as Summit’s building inspector and public works director.

The full moon of March 2024, the Worm Moon, will experience a penumbral lunar eclipse as it passes through the outer part of Earth's shadow.

Our August full moon guide tells you everything you need to know about the Sturgeon Moon, including where and when to see it.

February's Snow Moon peaks on Feb. 12, just three days after occulting Mars. Here's what to expect.

We explore how long it takes to get to Mars and the factors that affect a journey to the Red Planet.

The full Wolf Moon of January 2025 occurs on Jan. 13 and will pass in front of Mars during a lunar occultation visible from North America.

The Full Cold Moon of December 2024 rises on Dec. 15. Three days later, the moon will occult Mars.

Not every mission to Mars has been successful.