Geology of Mars

Analysis of Martian seismic data recorded by the InSight mission has revealed that Mars' liquid iron core is surrounded by a 150 km thick layer of molten silicate, making its core smaller and denser than previously suggested. (Graphic: Thibaut Roger, NCCR Planet S / ETH Zurich)

News from inside Mars

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The first seismological measurements of the Insight were made near the landing of the spacecraft in September 2021. Among the seismic records were also two tremors on the other side of Mars that originated from a meteorite impact
The first raw image transmitted by the MARS INSIGHT spacecraft a few minutes after landing on Mars. The photo shows the surface from the spacecraft's front camera. Fortunately for the researchers, the area is not rocky. Photo: NASA

The MARS INSIGHT spacecraft landed safely on Mars and transmitted the first images of the landing site

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