The curious minds at What If paint a picture of Mars adorned with rings like Saturn, reshaping the planet's appearance.

When the proposed asteroid was destroyed, any of its debris lingering closer to Mars would have transformed into Saturnlike rings. These rings were only temporary features — much like Phobos ...

Mars, engaged in a cosmic tug-of-war with its moon, is predicted to form rings again in the next 50 to 70 million years.

After billions of dollars in spending and decades of planning, NASA may be forced to abandon precious samples of air, rock ...

Mars once had rings like Saturn and a much bigger moon, a new study has revealed. While Mars currently has two small moons, Phobos and Deimos, scientists from the SETI Institute and Purdue ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The color red and the planet Mars go together like Earth and its ...

On Earth, rings with similar texture and chemistry are ... But funding uncertainty has recently put the program, known as Mars Sample Return, on hold (SN: 5/8/24). Science News sponsorship position.