Sending humans to Mars and returning them safely to Earth would be one of the most complex endeavors that humans have ever carried out. The number of issues that must be dealt with simultaneously is ...

NASA-backed study has revealed the realities of humanity’s first crewed missions to Mars. It starts with simply surviving the ...

NASA aims to travel to the moon again—and beyond. Here’s a look at the 21st-century race to send humans into space.

What if humanity’s next giant leap isn’t just a dream, but a countdown already in motion? Using current space agency plans, technological trends, and projected development timelines, this scenario ...

A look at the science behind Elon Musk's goal of a million-person city on Mars, and why planetary scientists say terraforming ...

A “self-sustaining civilization” on Mars depends on human reproduction there, a little studied subject. Credit: SpaceX concept The mission of SpaceX and founder Elon Musk is to make humanity ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. SpaceX's founder shocked the space world when he said he's freezing his crusade to begin ...

NASA has tested a lithium-fed thruster that could become a workhorse for future Mars missions, and the key milestone is not just that it fired, but that it did so at power levels no previous electric ...

The flyby mission is primarily about testing equipment for a lunar landing in 2028. But the broader plan was outlined in detail in March 2026 by NASA officials: to establish a permanent base on the ...