Mars is rich in ice, both on and under its surface—with more predicted to lie farther below its dusty exterior. If future ...

"The first human landing on Mars will be the most significant moment for human space exploration since we first set foot on ...

A new report published Tuesday, titled “A Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars,” represents the answer from ...

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has been flying our the red planet for the last 20 years, beaming back images of its ...

The candidates – six women and four men – are the first class of astronaut recruits in four years since 10 new astronauts were selected as part of the 2021 class. The incoming astronaut class includes ...

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to become President Donald Trump's NASA ...

"The detection of life on Mars is a persistent top priority for explorers of many disciplines, and it is the top science ...

Scientists just observed Mars' eerie green nightglow in the visible light spectrum for the very first time. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

They have treadmills and exercise bikes, but astronauts do not maintain muscle mass during long space voyages — a finding that suggests big problems on manned missions to other planets. In the ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA has eight new astronauts - its first new batch in four years. Among the lucky candidates: the first female fighter pilot to become an astronaut in nearly two decades. A ...

After a year's wait, Isaacman was confirmed by the US Senate to serve as NASA administrator. Here's what we can expect to see under his leadership.