Did you know that Mars at opposition is a special time when Earth and Mars are closest? This happens when Earth passes ...

Researchers have discovered two sets of ancient wave ripples on Mars, signatures of long-dried bodies of water preserved in ...

NASA has arrived at two ways of returning samples collected on Mars to Earth. Now, the agency will test the options to see if ...

NASA’s Curiosity rover is skygazing and photographing lovely examples of noctilucent clouds on Mars. The wispy formations ...

Frozen dunes on Mars halted by carbon dioxide frost Research examines Mars' past water presence and climate shifts Insights ...

Every 26 months, the orbits of Earth and Mars allow us a closer look when Mars is at opposition — which will happen on Jan.

We're hurtling toward a new era of mega-rockets with enough power to send colonists to the red planet, but should we?

The ground on Mars is full of nitrogen, a vital component for planet life, raising hopes that it might be more hospitable ...

Mars exploration also inspires people around the world. Missions like the Mars rovers and the recent Ingenuity helicopter ...

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