For decades, one of the biggest challenges of sending humans to Mars hasn’t just been getting there, it’s getting back.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pit crater on Arsia Mons. (NASA/JPL–Caltech/UArizona) A mysterious pit on the flank of an ancient volcano on Mars has generated ...

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 ...

NASA’s new electric propulsion engine set a U.S. power record and could transform future Mars missions. The thrusters use ...

What can a NASA Mars rover teach us about the future development of astronaut spacesuits to Mars? This is what NASA’s Perseverance rover, which is currently exploring Jezero Crater on Mars, hopes to ...

NASA engineers spun next-gen Mars helicopter blades past Mach 1 without shattering them. See how JPL unlocked the future of alien flight.

Humanity's greatest journey is about to begin — we’re going to Mars. But how do we actually get there? In this detailed breakdown, we explore the collaboration between NASA and SpaceX, the mission ...

In 2028, if all goes well, NASA plans to test a new technology that could reduce trip times to the Red Planet.

The data from NASA’s Insight lander allowed the scientists to estimate that the amount of deep groundwater could cover the entire planet to a depth of between 1 and 2 kilometers, or about a mile. A ...

If humans one day settle Mars, they will need tools and parts to build structures on the planet. Carrying heavy, bulky supplies 34 million miles from Earth would be impractical. A better plan, says ...