Turning Martian dust into shelter has long sounded like science fiction, but researchers are now treating it as an ...

Mars looks familiar from afar, but surviving there means creating a protective oasis in a hostile world. Instead of shipping ...

Guided by Mars rovers’ data about Martian soil composition, the researchers explored multiple microbial mineralization ...

Scientists in a recent breakthrough have discovered the most promising landing site for humans, aiming to prepare for the ...

"It's really not a question of robotic exploration or human exploration," Ehlmann said. "It is an 'and' — it's robotic and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech The weather on Mars is not a welcoming factor for future expeditions.

NASA plans to send humans on a scientific round trip to Mars potentially as early as 2035. The trip will take about six to seven months each way and will cover up to 250 million miles (402 million ...

Mars' craters come from ancient collisions during the formation of the solar system. NASA/JPL-Caltech/Cornell University/Arizona State University via AP NASA plans to send humans on a scientific round ...

As one of four panels that will provide input to the steering committee of "A Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars;" the Panel on Biological and Physical Sciences and Human Factors will ...