Viking consisted of two twin orbiters and landers, with experimental chambers in the landers to conduct three biology ...

Research on biocomposites reveals how Martian regolith and spirulina can create durable materials for 3D-printing habitats on ...

Primarily, this involves finding a means to produce sulphur concrete, a material of a potential strength to be similar or higher levels of conventional Earth-based cementitious concrete.

Recent studies have unveiled compelling evidence suggesting that Mars once hosted vast oceans. Analyzing soil samples and satellite imagery, scientists have pieced together a picture of the Red Planet ...

A new interpretation of data from NASA’s Viking landers indicates that 0.1% of the Martian soil tested could have a biological origin. Dr Joop Houtkooper of the University of Giessen, Germany, ...

Extremophiles are a favorite tool of astrobiologists. But not only are they good for understanding the kind of extreme ...

NASA’s Curiosity rover is in a position on Mars where scientists and engineers can begin preparing the rover to take its first scoop of soil for analysis. Curiosity is the centerpiece of the two-year ...

NASA scientists are eagerly awaiting the first test results to come down from a wet chemistry lab on the Phoenix Mars Lander that yesterday analyzed its first bit of Martian soil. The imminent arrival ...

After struggling for five days, the Phoenix Mars Lander has successfully shaken Martian soil into its oven so it can begin testing it for elements that could support life. NASA technicians didn’t just ...

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.