Mars has two moons, Deimos and Phobos — Greek for “terror” and “fear”, apropos for the planet named after the god of war — which are small, lumpy spuds of rock. Phobos is about 25 kilometers across, ...

For a long time after their discovery in 1877, scientists assumed Mars’ two puny moons — Deimos and Phobos — were captured asteroids. This belief persisted until evidence revealed both moons formed at ...

(CNN) — Mars has long been a point of fascination for scientists as they try to uncover the planet’s past and determine if it ever supported life. It turns out that Phobos, one of the Martian moons, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Mars is lucky enough to have two confirmed moons, and both have ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The next solar eclipse to cross North America is fast approaching ...

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Mars Express orbiter may be old — it launched back in 2003 — but it’s still uncovering new clues. Equipped with a new software upgrade to its Mars Advanced Radar for ...