Researchers at the University of Mississippi have now found one such spot, which could be conducive for the first humans to land on the Red Planet.

Pluto will reach its closest approach to Earth and align opposite the Sun on July 25, appearing slightly brighter (magnitude ...

Space exploration expands our knowledge of the cosmos, from planetary geology to the potential for life elsewhere ...

If successful on Artemis II, the tech could beam 4K video and rich data back to Earth at record speed, proving deep-space ...

Wave-like landforms on Mars provide clues about the planet’s icy history, its potential to support life, and the behavior of ...

The second half of the 19th century was a particularly interesting time to imagine Mars. This was a period during which the ...

Mars appears low in our western sky for an hour or two after sunset.  Spotting it will be made easier if binoculars are used.

"Returning the scientifically selected samples that await us on Mars, as part of a balanced portfolio, will help to ensure ...

One summer night in 1877, American astronomer Asaph Hall was looking through his telescope in Washington, D.C. Mars was at ...

Curiosity finds strange boxwork ridges on Mars that hint at ancient underground water. Scientists are now drilling for ...

NASA’s Perseverance rover faced a challenging Mars rock named “Kenmore,” revealing valuable insights into Martian geology.

Skywatchers in central Wisconsin can expect a stunning week ahead, with planetary pairings, moon phases and celestial ...