Learn about past and upcoming Mars missions, NASA's role in Mars exploration, and the future of human space travel, including ...

The quiet hours before a rocket launch always carry a sense of hope, especially when a mission aims to answer old questions about a distant world. That feeling is strong as NASA gets ready to send a ...

WASHINGTON — Scientists are analyzing results from soil samples delivered several weeks ago to science instruments on NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander to understand the landing site’s soil chemistry and ...

NASA team lead Kurt Leucht has explained how the agency might use Martian soil to make the fuel astronauts need to get home after a mission. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens ...

You know how smug tourists like to talk about how climbing volcanoes in Hawaii is out of this world? Turns out they're sort of right. NASA's Mars rover Curiosity is finally starting to get some ...

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Flabbergasted" NASA scientists said on Thursday that Martian soil appeared to contain the requirements to support life, although more work would be needed to prove it.

A project from the University of Central Florida's Planetary Sciences Group sought to create the best replica of Martian dirt yet, and it's selling the material for $20 per kilogram. Share on Facebook ...

A new study finds long-term exposure to Mars dust could harm astronaut health, causing chronic respiratory and thyroid problems. Martian dust contains toxic compounds like perchlorates, silica, and ...