NASA has arrived at two ways of returning samples collected on Mars to Earth. Now, the agency will test the options to see if ...

Mars' ancient hydrothermal systems may hold the key to understanding its potential for harboring life. These environments, ...

The hunt for life on Mars is driven by more than curiosity – it seeks to understand humanity's place in the universe.

The Mars Sample Return effort was billions of dollars over budget and not expected to return to Earth with its samples until 2040.

Mars, often seen as a barren and lifeless world, was not always the desolate planet we know today. New research has uncovered ...

Dr. Nick Fox, the director of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, told reporters, “We explore Mars as part of our ongoing ...

Some stargazers are calling it a planetary parade: Every other planet in our solar system can be seen in the sky tonight.

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Liquid water on Mars reveals potential for life but challenges NASA with technological and ethical dilemmas. Learn why this ...

The space firm founded by Amazon's Jeff Bezos has a powerful rocket called New Glenn that may at last get off the ground in ...