The Perseverance rover has confirmed the long-suspected phenomenon of electrical discharges — sparks — and mini-sonic booms in dust devils on Mars. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-rover-detects-electric-sparks-in-mars-dust-devils-storms/ | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that has orbited Mars for more than a decade. Maven, an acronym for Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution, abruptly stopped communicating with ground stations on Dec. 6. NASA said this week that it was working fine before it went behind the red planet. When it reappeared, there was only silence. | CBS News

A captivating moment in space exploration as a satellite crosses over the surface of Mars, capturing detailed views of its red, rocky terrain below. Gliding silently through the Martian orbit, the satellite serves as a vital eye in the sky — mapping, monitoring, and searching for signs of ancient life. This scene highlights the incredible reach of human technology, bridging the vast distance between Earth and Mars to uncover the secrets of our neighboring planet. #usa #Space #earth #Mystery | Vi