A researcher says he found a possible shortcut to Mars that would halve the time it takes to travel to the planet and back to less than a year.

When people imagine humanity’s future beyond Earth, Mars is usually the first destination that comes to mind. It is close, ...

Mars holds a special place in the solar system. It represents marginal habitability. This means it transitioned from warm and ...

"On Mars, the past is written in stone — but the present is written in sand." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. NASA's Perseverance ...

On May 13–14, 2026, the Moon will align closely with Saturn, Neptune, and Mars, creating a rare planetary grouping that promises to captivate stargazers worldwide.

Mars is a very dry planet with very little water in its atmosphere and hardly any clouds, so you might not expect it to have storms. Yet, there is lightning and thunder on Mars – although not with ...

A new Mars rover design promises to change planetary exploration, using wheels modeled on the sandfish lizard to “swim” ...