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Mars Rover Opportunity Climbs Red Planet Ridge (Photo)
By Mike Wall published
Opportunity began climbing up a 30-degree slope known as Knudsen Ridge late last month, in an effort to reach and study rocks that may have been exposed to liquid water billions of years ago.

Powered Up, Veteran Rover Soldiers Through Mars Winter
By Ian O'Neill published
It may be fighting age-related issues, but Opportunity certainly isn't done with Mars yet.

Acid Fog on Mars Likely Took a Bite Out of Its Rocks
By Charles Q. Choi published
Acid fog may once have eaten away rocks on Mars, researchers say.

Happy New Year, Mars! NASA Toasts Martian Calendar Milestone
By Elizabeth Howell published
It's New Year's Day on the Red Planet today and NASA is celebrating in style with an epic three-day party in Mars itself … Mars, Pennsylvania, that is.

NASA Spacecraft Takes 'Deep Dip' Into Martian Upper Atmosphere
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA's newest Mars probe recently made a risky dive into the Red Planet's upper atmosphere to learn more about how the planet's climate changed over time.

Inside Opportunity's Record-Setting Marathon Drive on Mars (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
Opportunity completed the distance covered in the traditional footrace.

How Can We Protect Mars from Earth Germs, While Searching for Life?
By Elizabeth Howell published

Walking on Mars: NASA, Microsoft Explore Red Planet with Wearable HoloLens
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA is planning to do science operations with the Curiosity rover using software co-developed with Microsoft for its new wearable technology, the HoloLens.
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