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NASA Probe Piecing Together How Mars' Atmosphere Escapes to Space
By Elizabeth Howell published
A NASA spacecraft that recently arrived in orbit around Mars is already helping to solve a Martian mystery. See how NASA's MAVEN spacecraft is revealing new secrets of the Red Planet.
NASA Spacecraft at Mars Survive Close Encounter with Comet
By Miriam Kramer published
Three spacecraft at Mars survived a close brush with a comet that buzzed by the Red Planet Sunday (Oct. 19), while scientists on Earth captured some amazing images of the comet's close pass.
Comet Siding Spring's Rare Mars Flyby: Full Coverage
By Space.com Staff published
A comet is due to make a close flyby of Mars Sunday (Oct. 19), allowing scientists an unprecedented look at the comet as it flies by the Red Planet.
Comet Flies By Mars Today in Rare Encounter: Watch It Online
By Miriam Kramer published
A comet from the outer reaches of the solar system is due to give Mars a close shave on Sunday (Oct. 19), and you can watch the flyby live online.
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