NASA has selected the geology team that will develop the surface science plan for the first crewed lunar landing mission in more than 50 years. NASA’s Artemis III mission will land astronauts, ...

In a quiet corner of an ancient riverbed on Mars, a speckled rock has pushed the search for extraterrestrial life into its ...

NASA’s recent confirmation of unusual heat signatures beneath the Martian soil has sparked a wave of excitement in the scientific community. This discovery could potentially revolutionize our ...

NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has obtained new detailed images of the south polar region of Saturn’s moon Enceladus. The data reveal distinctive geological features and the most youthful terrain seen on ...

When devastating wildfires swept through Southern California earlier this year, Los Angeles officials needed fast, accurate information: Where were the fires spreading? How severe was the burn damage?

Core samples drilled by NASA's Perseverance rover on the Martian surface are revealing the geology of a gaping crater scientists suspect may have harbored microbial life billions of years ago, ...

The only geologist ever to set foot on the moon thinks future lunar explorers should be a little more like him. NASA and other space agencies should make sure that astronauts headed to the lunar ...

NASA released its science definition report for Artemis 3 to prioritize its work for the first crewed lunar surface mission, set for 2024 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

NASA's fleet of Earth-observing satellites captured 12 remarkable views throughout 2025, documenting major natural phenomena, climate events, and human impacts like wildfires, hurricanes, and ...

What is our Moon really made of? The first map showing what kinds of rocks make-up the lunar surface was published this week—and it’s going straight into the hands of the first astronauts to visit the ...

Artist’s Illustration: Two suited crew members work on the lunar surface. One in the foreground lifts a rock to examine it while the other photographs the collection site in the background. Credits: ...