A former chief historian of NASA reflects on the history and future of Mars exploration Roger D. Launius The original 'Face on Mars' image taken by NASA's Viking 1 orbiter that resembled a human face ...

Dec. 13 (UPI) --NASA on Friday issued updates to its "Moon to Mars architecture," its exploration blueprint that includes Artemis missions to the moon that will help prepare for human exploration of ...

China's growing presence in space has been undeniable since the turn of the century. Between sending the first "taikonaut" to space in 2003 (Yang Liwei), launching the first Chinese robotic mission to ...

Despite the significant strides made in space exploration, the dream of setting foot on Mars remains elusive. The journey to the Red Planet is fraught with numerous challenges, from technical and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Kooser covers the quirky side of science and space. Nov 12, 2024, 03:47pm EST ESA's Mars Express spacecraft delivered a ...

A little helicopter finally met its end this year. NASA’s Ingenuity drone made its 72nd and final flight on Mars in January, damaging one of its rotors on landing, concluding one of the most unusual ...

During his inaugural address on January 20, 2024, President Donald Trump indicated he will prioritize U.S. space endeavors focused on Mars. While NASA has a long history of Martian exploration, ...

The search for life on Mars dates back about five decades, and a Sept. 10 announcement marks perhaps the most dramatic advancement yet. The news: NASA's Perseverance rover had found potential signs of ...

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are both enthusiastic about space exploration opportunities amid a desire to slash regulations. It's not yet clear how powerful Musk's role in the new Trump administration ...