A space probe flying past Mars captured images of the red planet's small, mysterious moon. While on a flyby of Mars, Hera was able to use three of its imaging instruments to capture images of ...

Seismic readings of the interior of Mars strongly suggest large quantities of water buried 6 to 12 miles underground. Persuasive new evidence supporting the possibility of liquid water deep ...

Pure quartz crystals have been spotted on Mars for the first time, as well as other gems like opal. Researchers say these crystals, as well as being evidence of past hydrothermal activity ...

A unique set of risks and challenges await the first astronauts on Mars. Deadly solar radiation, nighttime temperatures regularly dropping lower than -100 degrees Fahrenheit, and an unbreathable ...

In his January inaugural address, President Donald Trump declared that we will “pursue our Manifest Density into the stars” and “plant the stars and stripes on the planet Mars.” ...

Elon Musk, who is juggling his Tesla and SpaceX leadership with DOGE, said in a post on X he wants to send rockets to Mars by the end of 2026, followed by rockets carrying humans between 2029 and ...

Clouds of water ice can be seen drifting over ancient volcanoes on Mars. But billions of years ago, the surface was more temperate. Rock samples could tell us whether it supported ancient life.

The results of Hera's flyby could ultimately tell us whether Deimos is a captured asteroid or made from debris from a giant impact on Mars. Europe's Hera mission, on its way to the Didymos ...

Elon Musk announces SpaceX's Starship spacecraft could launch to Mars as early as next year, with human missions possible by 2029 or 2031. Despite recent setbacks, including a failed test flight ...

Taking to X, Musk mentioned in a post that SpaceX will put an Optimus robot on Mars atop its flagship Starship rocket by the end of 2026. Just over a week ago, the Starship broke apart following a ...

Bruno Mars is one of the few figures in pop nearly everyone can agree on. He’s mastered mass appeal with easy-to-enjoy songs, undisputed vocal talent, and overflowing charisma. His four-quadrant ...

Water once existed in abundance of at the surface of Mars. How much of that water has been stored in the planet's crust is still unclear, according to a new analysis. Water once existed in ...