This is what it would be like to fly across Mars
Many of us have dreamed about flying over the surface of Mars—someday.
The planet offers so many cool places to study, and doing it in...
Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working...
When 17 people were in orbit around the Earth all at the same time on May 30, 2023, it set a record.
With NASA and...
Solar sails could reach Mars in just 26 days
A recent study submitted to Acta Astronautica explores the potential for using aerographite solar sails for traveling to Mars and interstellar space, which could...
Helicopters could map the magnetic fields on Mars
A recent study published in The Planetary Science Journal examines how helicopters equipped with a magnetometer could be used to conduct magnetic field investigations...
Why does Mars have way fewer minerals than Earth?
You might think that Mars, our planetary neighbor, would be a lot like Earth, right?
Well, in some ways it is, but a new study...
Magic number 22: the minimum crew for a Mars colony
Ever daydream about living on Mars? With all the talk about sending people to the Red Planet, you're not alone. Scientists are also brainstorming...
This sure looks like the movements of a glacier across ancient Mars
It is a scientific certainty that Mars was once a much different place, with a denser atmosphere, warmer temperatures, and where water once flowed.
Evidence...
Scientists discover Mars’ seasonal secrets, showing a clue to ancient life
NASA's Curiosity rover has provided us with yet another groundbreaking revelation: billions of years ago, Mars might have experienced seasonal shifts between wet and...
NASA’s rover discovers cracks in ancient Martian mud
NASA’s rover, Curiosity, has made a fascinating find on Mars.
Imagine a dried up puddle with cracks all over.
That's what the rover has found, but...
NASA’s Curiosity Rover celebrates 11 years on Mars with record climb
NASA's Curiosity rover has marked its 11th year on Mars by continuing to explore and study the Martian surface.
The robot recently investigated a location...