On Earth, a blazing orange and crimson horizon marks the close of day. On Mars, the planet famous for its rust-red landscapes ...

Data from NASA's MAVEN spacecraft revealed a new atmospheric effect on Mars, revealing how solar storms may shape planets ...

NASA’s new electric propulsion engine set a U.S. power record and could transform future Mars missions. The thrusters use ...

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft has sent back a few of the prettiest pictures of Mars seen in years. On its big trip through wide space, the ship flew very close to the Red Planet and took bright blue ...

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft just used Mars as a giant slingshot on its journey to a mysterious metal world that could reveal what’s hidden inside planets like Earth.

As space exploration takes spacecraft and crews farther and farther from Earth, the need for systems that can operate with ...

A new study suggests Mars could help scientists understand how alien worlds evolve by showing how a once warmer, wetter ...

For decades, humanity’s relationship with the Moon has been a series of brief visits — quick trips to leave footprints, snap photos, and head back home. But following the groundbreaking success of the ...

Space tourism is still costly and challenging, but an inspirational visit to America's great aviation and space museums and ...

NASA Psyche spacecraft Mars images from the May 15 gravity-assist flyby are now fully released, confirming all four science ...

You're on the fourth human mission to Mars, and you've been tasked with establishing the first self-sustaining food crop on a Martian settlement. You're nervous because you're using a new type of ...

A key problem for NASA to solve in maintaining a presence on the moon, or even Mars, is providing the resources necessary for long-term survival. The more scientists pack on a spacecraft, the heavier ...