Mars is a cold, dry, desert-like planet. But billions of years ago, scientific evidence suggests that it had a thick atmosphere, which kept it warm enough to support flowing water on its surface. So, what happened to the Red Planet, and could it happen to Earth?

NASA’s Perseverance rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars, identifying what scientists are calling the ‘Clearest Sign of Life’ yet. This potential evidence of past microbial life on the Red Planet could revolutionize our understanding of the universe.

NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered powerful new evidence that Mars’ Jezero Crater once hosted multiple rounds of flowing water, each creating conditions that could have supported life.

NASA's first multiple-satellite mission to another planet will map Mars' magnetic field and atmosphere in 3D, laying the groundwork for human exploration.

When NASA prepared to land a rover on Mars, engineers turned to a design that looked more like a toy than a spacecraft. Instead of heavy thrusters, the rover was surrounded by giant airbags designed to absorb the impact.

As predicted, interstellar object 3I/ATLAS came within spitting distance of the surface of Mars as it continued blazing its path through the solar system. The mysterious object, widely believed to be a comet, is only the third object from beyond the solar ...

With "one of the coolest jobs in the world", NASA rover operator Vandi Verma hopes women's high profile in the latest Mars mission will inspire a new generation to pursue careers in a sector traditionally dominated by men.

NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered strong new evidence that Mars’ Jezero Crater once experienced several distinct phases of water activity — each potentially capable of supporting life.

Learn about past and upcoming Mars missions, NASA's role in Mars exploration, and the future of human space travel, including technological innovations and challenges.

That sound you hear? It’s the United States’ leadership role in space exploration disintegrating in real time. This week, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) announced it was cutting 550 jobs as part of a “restructuring” scheme. The planned ...

You’ve probably heard the old metaphor about the impossibility of reinventing the wheel, but NASA found themselves in the position of having to do just that — literally reinventing the wheels on their Mars rover to withstand the planet’s harsh terrain.