The discovery of pale, loose rocks on the Martian surface could suggest that Mars was once a much warmer world.

Mars was long believed to be entirely red. However, NASA’s Perseverance rover has captured stunning images revealing blue rocks scattered across the Martian surface, challenging old perceptions.

The first color aerial photo captured of the surface of Mars During NASA's Ingenuity helicopter's second successful flight on Mars, on April 22, it took color aerial photos of the planet's surface.