On 1971, Mariner 9 became the first spacecraft to orbit Mars. At the time, scientists didn't know much about the Red Planet.

Earth, between sweltering Venus and frozen Mars, formed and orbits within a band where water could persist in solid, liquid, and gaseous phases. Mars had surface water, but not as much as Earth, and ...

Another decision that might move things along to both the moon and Mars would be to cancel the Space Launch System ... An ...

Some minerals in lava could suggest water is nearby.

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected possible signs of gases released by volcanic activity on a ...

Settling on the Moon or Mars may be all the buzz. But how about we all move to an icy dwarf planet in the middle of the Solar ...

The Earth’s natural resources are enormous but not infinite. A lack of some rare minerals can hinder technological ...

Lead your space agency in The Search for Life in this authentic strategy simulation game. Investigate the solar system and ...

SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket has the potential to transform the commercial space economy, ensure America’s position as ...

A team of European researchers led by Tallinn University of Technology has taken a unique approach to driving the robots.

Planets, moons, and the quest for life beyond earth As we explore the vast expanse of space, we embark on a journey that ...