The only way to create a sustainable program of exploring the moon and Mars with humans, beyond the initial flush of achievement, is by fully integrating science into our planning. We won’t be able to ...

Vox Members got to read this story first. Support independent journalism and get exclusive access to stories like this by becoming a Vox Member today. One day, Mars might become a home to humans. But ...

On August 8, 2025, NASA's Curiosity rover found itself at the intersection of three ridges found on the Martian landscape. This "peace sign" shape, as called by NASA engineers, is part of a larger ...