The ISS's days are numbered and the race is on for who will be the next to create a habitat for our astronauts (hint: it's ...

Our biggest obstacle might not be technological,” author Scott E. Solomon said of future life on Mars. “It might be us.” ...

Humans colonizing Mars might be possible — but it’s brutally difficult. The real breakthrough could be robots: rovers, walking machines, and helicopter drones that can explore places humans can’t ...

Why it matters: While not evidence of life, these discoveries show that ancient Mars had complex organic chemistry, ...

The existence of life for a prolonged period is the possibility that is driving this deep exploration mission on Mars. What ...

Scientists may be one step closer in their hunt for signs of past life on Mars after the Curiosity rover's latest find.

Chalk up another victory for “Conan the Bacterium”—a rugged germ that fresh research suggests could conquer the solar system.

Scientists show recycled human waste can unlock nutrients in Martian dust, offering a new path for farming on Mars.

NASA has set its sights on sending astronauts to Mars sooner than most people realize. The ambitious plans include preparing for crewed missions in the coming decades, with a focus on technology, ...

Spiderweb-shaped rock patterns on Mars may rewrite the timeline of when water disappeared from the Red Planet.

NASA can use space-rated actuation hardware for a wide range of applications, including in robotic arms that deploy equipment.