A lack of effective radiation shielding is one of the biggest challenges still to be overcome if humans are to…
Two microphones aboard the Perseverance Rover have recorded “alien” sounds on Mars – the sounds of a human-made spacecraft crunching…
Potatoes, tomatoes …. which will grow best on Mars? Researchers are working towards figuring that out, partnering with a global…
Mars is still quite mysterious, despite all we've learned about the planet in recent years. We still have a lot…
The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter took a short hop flight on October 24, giving the mission team both a sigh of…
There are many types of rocket fuel. Some are more useful on a particular planet. And some can be created…
There are lots of potential uses for a Mars colony. It could be a research outpost, mining colony, or even…
It's another first for NASA. In early September, the Perseverance rover successfully used its robotic arm and drill to drill…
A new report by the National Academies of Sciences highlights the importance of planetary protection for future missions destined for…
While Mars is known as the Red Planet, a variety of colors can be found on the planet’s surface. Just…