Our biggest obstacle might not be technological,” author Scott E. Solomon said of future life on Mars. “It might be us.” ...

Arnie said, "Get your a* to Mars", but is it really a good idea? We asked the experts about our Martian future.

Let’s face it – you’ve thought about it at least once. Maybe twice. Maybe you were inspired by Katy Perry’s venture out to (not really) space, or loved Dune so much you want to swap your three bed ...

How can missions to the moon lead to further missions to the red planet, Mars?

'The good news is you can't make Mars too much worse.' ...

The humans who move to Mars might not remain "human" for very long. Evolution is a powerful force, transcending planetary boundaries. As Rice University biologist Scott Solomon points out in his ...

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 ...

A newly identified region on Mars may hold the key to future human landings. Researchers found evidence of water ice less than a meter beneath the surface, close enough to be harvested for water, ...

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WASHINGTON — A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine identifies the highest priority science objectives for the first human mission to Mars, and says searching ...

When astronauts set foot on Mars, it will be one of humanity’s greatest milestones. These first steps will be the result of decades of research, engineering, and imagination coming together, marking ...