Mars: News
Elon Musk unveils roadmap to establish self-sustaining city on Mars
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has announced the company's plans to launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years.
Scientists discover underground water on Mars but there's a catch
NASA's Insight lander has made a groundbreaking discovery of a vast underground water reservoir on Mars.
Mars, Jupiter's closest encounter in three days: How to watch
Mars and Jupiter are set for their closest encounter of the decade, a celestial event that will be visible from Earth.
Scientists propose using glitter-like nanoparticles to warm Mars for colonization
A team of scientists, led by electrical engineer Samaneh Ansari from Northwestern University in the US, has proposed an innovative approach to make Mars more habitable.
NASA shares skywatching tips for top celestial events this August
NASA has released its list of must-see celestial events for August 2024.
Did life once thrive on Mars? A rock holds clues
NASA's Perseverance rover has unearthed a rock on Mars, named "Cheyava Falls," that may hold clues to ancient life.
Medicines expire: How to keep astronauts healthy on decades-long missions
A study found that over half of the medications currently in use on the International Space Station (ISS), would not be enough for a three-year manned mission to Mars.
NASA's upcoming nuclear spaceships might take us to Mars
On June 26, 1968, the most powerful nuclear rocket engine ever built, the Phoebus 2A, was tested in the US.
Why fire during space missions is an astronaut's worst nightmare
Scientists from the Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity (ZARM) at the University of Bremen, have explained why fire poses a significant risk during space missions.
You won't believe what NASA's Curiosity rover found on Mars!
NASA's Curiosity rover has stumbled upon an unexpected find on Mars - yellow crystals of elemental sulfur, also known as brimstone.
How NASA is using AI to uncover secrets of Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize scientific research on Mars.
Terraforming with thermonukes? How Elon Musk plans to colonize Mars
Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, is fast-tracking his plans to colonize Mars with a focus on practical aspects such as dome habitats, spacesuits, and human reproduction on the red planet.
'For All Mankind' S05: Cast additions, anticipated twist, premiere date
The critically acclaimed Apple TV+ original series, For All Mankind, is set to return with its fifth season.
This spacesuit turns urine into drinking water. Say what now!
Scientists have developed a prototype spacesuit that can convert urine into potable water, potentially facilitating longer spacewalks for future lunar missions.
2-month Mars trip? NASA's experimental rocket might make it possible
NASA has allocated $725,000 toward the development of a new propulsion system, the Pulsed Plasma Rocket (PPR), with the goal of significantly reducing travel time to Mars.
Martian misfits finally return to Earth after year-long simulation
Four American scientists have successfully concluded a year-long experiment simulating life on Mars.
Are we all Martians? This latest scientific discovery suggests so
A decade ago, a robotic rover on Mars unearthed a crucial answer.
45 days on Mars (well, almost): HERA crew finishes simulation
Jason Lee, Shareef Al Romaithi, Stephanie Navarro, and Piyumi Wijesekara have completed a 45-day simulated journey to Mars, as part of NASA's Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) Campaign 7 Mission 2.
Chinese scientists discover moss capable of surviving on Mars
Chinese researchers have identified a desert moss, Syntrichia caninervis, that could potentially survive and grow in the harsh conditions of Mars.
Mars InSight discovers the Red Planet is a cosmic pinball
A recent analysis of data from the Mars InSight lander, has shown that the red planet is hit by space rocks far more frequently than previously thought.
NASA's Perseverance rover overcomes obstacles to explore Martian 'Bright Angel'
NASA's Perseverance rover has been exploring the southern side of Neretva Vallis, an ancient river channel on Mars, since January.
Are we alone? NASA estimates trillions of Earth-like planets
NASA scientists have made a remarkable revelation, estimating that at least a trillion Earth-like planets in the universe could potentially support life.
Martian meteorites unlock secrets of the Red Planet's hidden layers
A team of scientists from the University of California, San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography is studying meteorites from Mars that have landed on Earth.
NASA astronauts to collect microbe samples during ISS spacewalk today
Two NASA astronauts are set to embark on the first spacewalk of 2024 today at the International Space Station (ISS).
How 2 Martian craters got named after UP, Bihar towns
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has officially approved naming of three newly discovered craters on Mars after a former director of India's Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) and two small towns from the Indian states of UP and Bihar.
Astronauts may suffer permanent kidney damage after traveling to Mars
A new study has revealed that astronauts embarking on missions to Mars could potentially experience permanent kidney damage.
Frost detected near Mars's equator for the first time
A team of international planetary scientists has discovered patches of water frost on the Tharsis volcanoes of Mars.
Enigmatic holes on Mars might hold secrets to extraterrestrial life
Mars is home to a series of enigmatic holes or pits, located on the sides of ancient volcanoes in the Tharsis region.
NASA allocates $10 million to Mars sample return proposals
NASA has committed $10 million toward seven proposals, aimed at refining its 15-year $11 billion plan, to gather and return samples from Mars.
NASA orbiter discovers mysterious circular pit on Martian surface
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has uncovered a nearly perfect circular pit on the Martian surface, sparking scientific curiosity.
Rare 'Planet Parade' on June 3: How to watch
Skywatchers are set for a celestial treat in 2024 with a series of cosmic events.
NASA-backed pulsed plasma rocket system set to revolutionize Mars missions
An innovative rocket system, the Pulsed Plasma Rocket (PPR), is poised to transform future deep space missions to Mars by significantly reducing travel time.
India sets sights on second Mars mission with advanced technology
India is planning an ambitious second mission to Mars, potentially launching as early as late 2024.
Intuitive Machines looking to aid NASA's Mars Sample Return mission
Private aerospace company, Intuitive Machines, has proposed a technology-based solution to aid NASA's Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission.
NASA seeks faster, more affordable Mars sample return to Earth
NASA is actively seeking a more economical and swifter method to retrieve samples from Mars due to budgetary restrictions.
NASA's DART mission inadvertently redirects space debris toward Mars
In an unforeseen turn of events, NASA's asteroid deflection mission from September 2022, has inadvertently set a trajectory for space debris toward Mars.
NASA seeks volunteers for simulated Mars mission: How to apply
NASA is on the lookout for a second batch of volunteers to participate in its year-long simulated Mars mission called Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA).
Mapping out plan to colonize Mars, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk, the visionary billionaire and founder of SpaceX, wants to move one million people to Mars.
Mars Sample Return mission faces uncertainty due to NASA layoffs
NASA's Mars Sample Return mission, which aims to bring back samples collected by the Perseverance rover, is in trouble.
Humans have dumped 7,000kg of junk on Mars to date
Humans have been leaving their mark on Mars for years now.