Curiosity found large organic molecules in a 2013 Mars rock sample. These fragments suggest Mars had the right chemistry for early life.

NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has detected the largest organic (carbon-containing) molecules ever found on the red planet. The ...

The billionaire is in position to speed up plans for a voyage to the planet, with a potentially huge impact on SpaceX.

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover spotted a mysterious rock made of hundreds of tiny spheres that resemble spider eggs. Studying ...

The Medusae Fossae Formation of Mars has ice deposits over 2 miles deep, potentially providing vital water resources for ...

The surface of Mars is known for being an extremely cold, desiccated, and irradiated place. But as its many surface features ...

US startups ExLabs and Antares Industries, based in Southern California, have formed a strategic partnership to develop a ...

The two California-based companies have formed a strategic partnership to develop the first commercial nuclear-powered ...

While Curiosity mission scientists have previously identified small, simple organic molecules on the red planet, the ...

Ingenuity proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that a helicopter can operate on another planet. Over 72 flights, the little ...

Fortunately, the closest stars poised to explode — like Betelgeuse and Antares — are more than 500 light-years away. So, while these cosmic events shaped Earth's past, they are unlikely to ...

Elon Musk announced that SpaceX's Starship would launch for Mars in late 2026, carrying Tesla's Optimus robot. Human landings could begin by 2029 or 2031. While Musk prioritises Mars colonisation, US ...