The potential for sending payloads and people to Mars is therefore becoming plausible in a way that it never has before. Mars ...

Mars once had sprawling river systems that rivaled major watersheds on Earth, and scientists have now identified the biggest ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered a rock on Mars that may have once hosted microbial life.

In 2025, astronomers revealed nearby exoplanets, a rare interstellar comet, possible biosignatures on Mars, and an ...

How did life begin on Earth? While scientists have theories, they don't yet fully understand the precise chemical steps that ...

A former chief historian of NASA reflects on the history and future of Mars exploration Roger D. Launius The original 'Face on Mars' image taken by NASA's Viking 1 orbiter that resembled a human face ...

It might be surprising to hear planetary scientist Nina Lanza use the word “disappointing” in the same sentence as “Mars.” After all, the Los Alamos National Laboratory researcher has dedicated her ...

A Martian meteorite fueled speculation and debate in 1996 when scientists reported that it held signs of past life. The search now moves to Mars itself. NASA On August 7, 1996, reporters, ...

"This is not a slam dunk by any means — there's multiple lifetimes of questions to address." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The ...

Long before Mars became the cold, dry world we see today, rain once fell across its surface. Water gathered in low-lying valleys and river channels ...

Boffins reckon life on Mars could be great for mankind - even though it is packed with carbon dioxide, scorched by radiation and the temperature can drop to minus 220F. Sam McKee, an associate ...