NASA's InSight lander mole is digging into the surface of Mars once more, but progress is slow and complicated. The mole is designed to dig as deep as 16 feet, but it has repeatedly failed to make ...

“When the Mole first started digging, I was ecstatic. ‘Yes! We’re actually going to make it down!’ Then it popped out [of the hole].” Troy Lee Hudson sighs. He’s the Jet Propulsion Lab scientist and ...

The heat-seeking probe won't reach its target depth. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A Martian "mole" will stop its valiant ...

NASA has a new plan to get its Mars "mole" digging again. The agency's InSight lander touched down on the Red Planet last November, tasked with mapping the Martian interior in unprecedented detail.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Every day, the InSight lander’s suite of instruments sends back ...