The smiley face captured by the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter is more than just a quirky image; it represents a crucial clue in the ongoing search for life on Mars.

Wouldn’t you be happy too? The European Space Agency has found a “smiley” face on the surface of Mars — and the joy-sparking pattern could be a sign of life on the bright red dot. The ...

The European Space Agency (ESA) shared an image of the smiley face in an Instagram post on Sept. 7. The grinning shape, which is made up of a ring of ancient chloride salt deposits with a pair of ...

There have been some pictures circulating around social media showing a “smiley face” in the night sky that supposedly will be visible on the morning of April 25.

‘Smiley face’ from space will be visible worldwide Friday — thanks to rare planetary alignment By . Chris Oberholtz, FOX Weather. Published April 24, 2025, 2:43 p.m. ET.

See a cosmic 'smiley face' in the early morning sky as the moon greets Saturn and Venus tomorrow. Don't miss the crescent moon shining close to Mars on May 31.

A triple conjunction, appearing to some as a smiley face, will be visible in the early morning sky on April 25 in Michigan. Here's what to know.

The European Space Agency (ESA) shared an image of the smiley face in an Instagram post on Sept. 7. The grinning shape, which is made up of a ring of ancient chloride salt deposits with a pair of ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: ESA/TGO/CaSSIS Astronomers recently spotted a surprising "smiley face" beaming up ...