Mars gets its red color from oxidized iron dust, and the oldest myth mistake remains the same: Mars is Roman, while Ares is ...

This sand dune, known as Dingo Gap, was crossed by Mars Curiosity in 2014. This image has been slightly 'white balanced' as opposed to being shown in true color, which enables the differences in the ...

A stunning new true-color mosaic of Mars is transforming how scientists—and the public—see the Red Planet. For decades, Mars has been portrayed in exaggerated reds and browns, often adjusted for ...

For good reason, Mars has earned the nickname the Red Planet: Its ruddy color comes from high levels of oxidized iron, the same crusty stuff people observe on old, corroded metal. But a new mosaic ...

In 1989, Voyager 2 became the first and only spacecraft to ever fly by Neptune, and images from that mission famously show a planet that's a deep azure color. But in reality, Neptune is far more of a ...

Hidden by sunlight today, the New Moon and three planets parade across the sky in the constellations Libra and Scorpius. One of those planets, Saturn, just had its biggest moons mapped in rich color ...

And the little chopper could take to the skies for the first time on Sunday (April 11). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking ...

The colored photo was taken about 17 feet above the ground, so people can clearly see the red-orange Martian surface. At the bottom of the image, the shadow of Ingenuity can be seen, with two of its ...

When Voyager 2 flew by Neptune in 1989, it sent back images that were processed to better reveal features like bands and a dark spot. But a new study says it's actually a greener planet.