Mars
Meet NASA’s Susan Finley, still exploring ‘the final frontier’ at 81
Want to know what it's like to work on a space mission? Ask a NASA veteran who's spent decades probing the solar system. She's got stories to tell.
Life on the International Space Station
Research at the International Space Station could get humans to Mars. See what it's like for astronauts from around the world who work there.
To the moon and beyond! America sets new mission in space.
President Trump signed a directive that will send American astronauts back to the moon and eventually to Mars and beyond.
World Space Week 2017 celebrates exploration [video]
Cities around the world host thousands of events October 4–10 for World Space Week 2017. Get excited for "exploring new worlds in space."
Fact or fiction: Take our quiz about Mars [video]
How much do you really know about the Red Planet? Do you want to go there some day? Test your Mars smarts with this quick quiz.
Inspiring the next generation of female space pioneers
Alyssa Carson has a big dream — she's training to be on the first mission to Mars. A new law aims to inspire young women like her to stick with science.
NASA rover discovers possible precursor to life on Mars
NASA's Curiosity found the element boron on Mars — an element that offers tantalizing clues about whether ancient Mars once harbored life.
Scientists just spent a year ‘on Mars.’ What did they learn?
Six international scientists who spent a year in near isolation to simulate life on Mars came out of their dome in Hawaii on August 28.
Will this device identify life on Mars?
U.S. astronaut Kate Rubins will be testing a new device that analyzes genetic material by sequencing DNA to see if it can be used in space.