Mars, Deimos and Rare

ESA’s Hera Probe Captures Stunning Image of Mars’ Moon Deimos During Flyby
Hera spacecraft captured an extraordinary near-infrared image of Mars’ moon Deimos during a flyby of the Red Planet. This marks the first use of Hera’s science instruments, providing a detailed view of Deimos silhouetted against Mars—a rare perspective of the lesser-known Martian moon.
Probe captures rare images of moon orbiting Mars
The European Space Agency launched Hera in 2024 to test asteroid-deflection techniques in deep space. The agency aims to improve planetary defense measures.
Check Out These Rare Images of Deimos, One of Mars' Mysterious Moons
Hera spacecraft captured rare images of Deimos, one of Mars’ two moons, from 621 miles away while en route to the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos. Like our moon, Deimos is tidally locked to Mars, meaning the same side always faces the planet—the only side visible to rovers on the Martian surface.
En Route to Asteroid Collision, HERA Snaps Rare Images of Martian Moon
On the way to investigate the scene of a historic asteroid collision, a European spacecraft swung by Mars and captured rare images of the red planet's mysterious small moon Deimos, the European Space Agency (ESA) said Thursday.
Asteroid probe snaps rare pics of Martian moon
On the way to investigate the scene of a historic asteroid collision, a spacecraft swung by Mars and captured rare images of the red planet's small moon Deimos.
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"Exploring the Chemistry of Mars" Infographic
The IR instruments on the Mars Mariner spacecraft successfully scanned the atmospheric and surface chemistry of Mars, trasmitting IR spectral data back to Earth. "The infrared spectrometer was a ...
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Turning Up the Heat on Mars
Scientists have considered placing Mylar disks, with a diameter of 155 miles and a weight of 200,000 tons, to reflect sunlight onto Mars and heat the surface. The idea is that over many years ...
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Space mystery solved: This is why Mars is red, according to scientists
Scientists will get a clearer idea about the exact composition of Mars' surface and soil through samples collected from the Mars Sample Return program - a series of planned missions which should ...
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Planet Mars, explained
The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction. Billions of years ...
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'Mars is not red': Images from NASA's Perseverance reveal planet is not what we thought
Mars was long believed to be entirely red. However, NASA’s Perseverance rover has captured stunning images revealing blue rocks scattered across the Martian surface, challenging old perceptions.
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Study uncovers source of Mars' redness — a key indicator the planet (maybe) once had life
The first thing most people think of when they consider Mars is its deep red color. The Romans associated the planet with their god of war because it reminded them of blood while the ...
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Why Mars is red and what it reveals about its ancient past, new study explains
Scientists may have solved mystery of Mars' red color Mars' surface is covered by iron oxide minerals in the dust. One of those minerals is ferrihydrite, an iron oxide, which is most responsible ...