Discover how Earth's ambipolar electric field shields us from cosmic threats, influences atmospheric evolution, and could ...

The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction. Billions of years ...

NASA's nuclear propulsion breakthrough promises Mars trips in 45 days. Combining nuclear and plasma systems boosts efficiency ...

Mars Base Camp: one concept of an orbiting outpost at the Red Planet by Lockheed Martin If we're ever to make regular journeys from Earth to Mars and other far-off destinations, we might need new ...

Could humans expand out beyond their homeworld and establish settlements on the planet Mars? The idea of settling the red ...

NASA has released a new document that highlights planned programmatic paradigm shifts in Mars exploration over the next 20 years. This plan was prepared for the NASA Science Mission Directorate's ...

Amanda Kooser covers the quirky side of science and space. Too bad there’s no champagne on Mars. Nov. 12 is the day to pop open a bottle to toast the new year on the red planet. Mars fans on ...

Yet in an era where space tourism has become possible, the red planet has ... less reliant on electric or solar-powered vehicles. But how would we build the habitats for our Mars settlers?

The weather report from Mars ... Planet on the horizon in visible and near-infrared light, monitoring the way temperature changes on the surface can affect the atmosphere and vice versa. Breaking ...