One look at recent images released by the European Space Agency may cause you to wonder if spiders are on the cusp of bursting forth onto the Martian surface. But arachnophobes have nothing to fear, ...

In something straight out of an episode of Doctor Who, a Mars orbiter has spotted what appears to be a swarm of spiders crawling across the red planet's surface. These "spiders" were recently captured ...

The European Space Agency reported a surprising finding in a region of Mars known as Inca City, in which dark shapes resembling spiders were discovered by the agency's Mars Express orbiting satellite.

Mars' Inca City formation (left) is home to Martian ‘spiders’ every spring (right). [Related: Mars’s mascara-like streaks may be caused by slush and landslides.] The European Space Agency (ESA) ...

Recently released satellite images show creepy-crawly formations scattered across Mars’ surface. The spider-like markings can be seen on the outskirts of Mars’ Inca City near the planet's south pole.

Elon Musk has detailed what it would require to build a successful and self-sustaining Martian city, which is still at the center of his own aspirations as well as SpaceX's long-term vision. In a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s ‘spider’ season on the Red Planet. There are no actual ...