Tiny yeast cells have shown they can handle conditions similar to those on Mars. In lab tests, they survived both intense ...

Scientists have successfully replicated Mars' hostile conditions, discovering that yeast cells can surprisingly withstand such extreme environments.

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has captured a magnificent postcard from the Red Planet — a 360-degree color view that offers a glimpse of the rover's colorful and apparently diverse surroundings.

In recent days, Curiosity has accomplished a number of firsts, including the first use of its laser to zap a nearby rock and its first short drive. Many more such firsts lie ahead. But as the rover ...

NASA has sent five robotic vehicles to Mars. Sojourner, Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance. Look back at the missions. (NASA/AFP via Getty Images) Martian mudstones contain features that ...

Quick Read Rocket Lab (RKLB) won a $390,936 NASA study contract for Mars telecommunications architecture and is competing to ...

NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) has successfully completed a set of rigorous actuator tests, which agency managers hope is a sign that the problem-plagued rover mission has finally turned a ...

The Mars Science Laboratory Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL) Team was awarded the National Air and Space Museum 2013 Current Achievement Trophy. This video with images from the mission and interviews ...

Following a thorough evaluation, NASA has extended the planetary science missions of eight of its spacecraft due to their scientific productivity and potential to deepen our knowledge and ...