A new paper released today documents the first soil, airfall dust, and rock fragment samples collected by NASA for return ...

NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars has collected its 24th sample of Jezero Crater. The 'Comet Geyser' sample is "great for ...

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover found a 'one-of-a-kind treasure' on the rim of Jezero Crater, a rock that could help reveal ...

An Apollo 16 astronaut has revealed why a family portrait has been sitting on the moon for over half a century ...

The lander built by Firefly Aerospace has captured incredible views as it orbits Earth. Its next phase is an engine burn that will propel it toward lunar orbit ...

NASA says Mars rover sample has textures 'unlike anything we've seen‘ - The samples collected by the Perseverance rover could ...

You’re wild about birds and your camera. Now combine your passions by entering the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards. This year, we’re following birds where they migrate and offering new prizes across ...

That's because the planet Mars was at its closest approach to Earth on Jan. 16, 2025, making it brighter and bigger. This sight was captured in numerous photos shared by various users to the ...

Elon Musk's quest to reach Mars hit another snag last night as his SpaceX Starship was destroyed amid its seventh test flight. Crowds gathered in Texas to watch the spacecraft - a new and upgraded ...

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Did you know that Mars at opposition is a special time when Earth and Mars are closest? This happens when Earth passes directly between Mars and the Sun. At this point, Mars appears larger and ...