If future Mars colonizers want to survive without pressure suits, they’ll need to generate a denser atmosphere. One way to ...

A new image has emerged of the Red Planet rising above the lunar limb after being occulted by the moon in January.

One part of this plan would require increasing the planet’s atmospheric pressure, and one scientist suggests that capturing ...

In an experiment simulating harsh Martian conditions, including X-ray radiation, scientists discovered that certain lichens ...

A British propulsion company is aiming to harness nuclear fusion and drastically cut travel times to far off places in space.

We all know Mars is called “The Red Planet,” but have you ever stopped to wonder—why is it red? The classic joke explanation ...

Perseverance explores Jezero Crater’s rim, uncovering diverse rocks that reveal Mars’ ancient geology and possible signs of ...

Long-term exposure to Mars dust may pose serious health risks to astronauts, including lung damage and thyroid issues.

"We can chart a course for Mars in line with the president's vision to return to the moon before the Chinese can get there ...

A 30-foot-high inflatable version of the planet Mars, part of an exhibit at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., rolled ...

Cars driving past the Kennedy Center witnessed an unexpected liftoff on Thursday, after a 30-foot-tall Mars balloon escaped ...