Vincent Chevrier, associate research professor at the University of Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences, is part ...

A recent study of data from multiple missions shows the Red Planet may get its name from an iron mineral that formed when ...

The most significant change since those 1970's experiments were conducted was the discovery of high levels of perchlorate on Mars. Perchlorate, plus abiotic oxidants, explains the Viking results and ...

Within the next decade, space agencies plan to bring samples of rock from Mars to Earth for study. Of concern is the possibility these samples contain life, which could have unforeseen consequences.

3D printers will make the tools, structures and habitats space pioneers need to survive in a hostile alien environment. They will enable long-term human presence on the Moon and Mars.

A new study in the journal Nature Communications reveals that Mars is red for very much the same reason it may have once been home to life — namely, that it was a wet planet. This is in line with ...

NASA has released breathtaking panoramic images of Mars, offering an unprecedented view of the planet’s diverse terrain.

Scientists have discovered kaolinite mineral on Mars, providing new evidence that the planet was once warm and wet.

Within the next decade, space agencies plan to bring samples of rock from Mars to Earth for study. Of concern is the ...

Mars’s distinctive red hue has long been attributed to haematite, a rust-like iron mineral, formed under dry atmospheric ...

Flat2VR Studios, Paradox Interactive, and Bolverk Games have announced virtual reality survival simulation game Surviving Mars: Pioneer for PlayStation VR2, SteamVR, and Quest 2 and 3. It will ...