Mars looks familiar from afar, but surviving there means creating a protective oasis in a hostile world. Instead of shipping ...

Before humans set foot on Mars, NASA must first understand how people can survive there. In the Mars Dune Alpha mission, ...

New research explores how microbes could turn Martian soil into building material and support life systems, offering a potential path for constructing human habitats on Mars using local resources ...

Scientists explain how robotic missions are helping prepare for human travel to the moon and Mars, focusing on radiation, water mapping, lunar dust, and space weather planning ...

Primitive plants could survive and the sunlight that hits them, while weaker than on Earth, is enough for photosynthesis. However, Mars’ weaker gravity might struggle to hold its new atmosphere. Zach ...

"Harnessing local materials is the key to unlocking sustainable human presence on Mars." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Settling ...

If humans are ever to land on Mars, they will need somewhere to stay—a protective shell that can shield them from the sun’s harsh rays. One possible answer: great, glassy domes of ice. Mars is rich in ...

If you loved the Matt Damon film “The Martian,” you’re going to love this opportunity from NASA. As NASA prepares to take astronauts to Mars in the coming years, the agency is searching for applicants ...