Mars Missions Reveal New Discoveries on Surface, Moons

NASA's Perseverance rover captured a rare image of Mars' moon Deimos in the pre-dawn sky, showcasing the rover's imaging capabilities and ongoing scientific interest in the Martian moons. NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter achieved a landmark by photographing the Arsia Mons volcano from the Martian horizon, revealing its summit through morning water-ice clouds. The European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter imaged a large crater rich in clay minerals, providing evidence of past water, lava, and glacial activity on Mars. Together, these findings enhance understanding of Mars' atmospheric conditions, surface geology, and habitability potential. Concurrently, NASA's PUNCH mission is now delivering detailed observations of solar eruptions, improving space weather prediction relevant to both Mars and Earth. These advances highlight the critical role of robotic missions in exploring Mars and the solar system.