The picture-perfect launch of twin Escapade orbiters bound for Mars presages a fantastical new age in exploring the planets, powered by a revolution in reusable rockets.

NASA has released a new document that highlights planned programmatic paradigm shifts in Mars exploration over the next 20 years. This plan was prepared for the NASA Science Mission Directorate's Mars ...

"The detection of life on Mars is a persistent top priority for explorers of many disciplines, and it is the top science ...

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 ...

A comprehensive report lays out a detailed science strategy to guide the initial human missions to the red planet.

Mars Explorer is an online game for multiple players that combines racing, dogfights and exploration all set on the deserted landscape of the planet Mars. Choosing between a buggy and a hovercraft, ...

NASA’s robotic exploration team has proven they have the right stuff Matthew Shindell Images sent back to Earth during the past two decades have revealed Mars to be a vibrant alien world—with more ...

The case for the Mars Sample Return mission has never been more clear. During a press conference today, NASA presented findings from the initial analysis of a Martian geological sample, touting it as ...

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How important is it to preserve human artifacts on Mars, specifically the myriads of rovers and landers that have helped us better understand the Red Planet? This is what a recent study published in ...

Searching for life on Mars has been an explicit goal of the astrobiological community for decades. However, they have not really had the resources to effectively do so, and they might be running out ...

A Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars will identify high priority science objectives (in all relevant disciplines) to be addressed by human explorers across multiple science campaigns ...