Any vehicle traversing the rocky terrain on Mars needs a sturdy set of wheels. NASA’s Perseverance rover, for example, sports ...

The signs of wave ripples in the sandy shores of ancient lake beds, created as wind pushed water back and forth have been found on Mars providing evidence that there were open bodies of water, not ...

NASA InSight’s seismic data uncovers the Martian dichotomy origins Findings suggest ancient tectonic activity shaped Mars’ hemispheres Seismic analysis points to internal planetary processes as a caus ...

The mystique of Mars has been studied for centuries. The fourth planet from the sun is reminiscent of a rich, red desert and ...

An exploding budget and an unraveling schedule spell disappointment for NASA's mission to learn more about Mars's history.

Nuclear thermal propulsion fuel could reduce the travel time for missions to Mars from six months to just 45 days.

The Mars Sample Return mission has been ranked as the highest priority by planetary scientists, who hope to find signs of ...

A new type of nuclear thermal propulsion reactor fuel has been successfully tested at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, ...

The wheels of rovers wear out badly on Mars. NASA is testing new types of wheels made from a special alloy that are less susceptible to deformation.

NASA proposes a faster, cheaper plan to bring Mars samples to Earth, aiming for delivery by the 2030s while cutting costs ...

The Eaton Fire forced the evacuation of NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, temporarily pausing missions that guide the ...