NASA considers SANS one of its ‘red risks’ for a Mars mission, owing to its potential severity and the number of astronauts that could be exposed. Other high-priority risks include radiation exposure,

Mars has fascinated humanity since Galileo Galilei accurately observed it more than 400 years ago. Now we’re getting to the point of trying to land spaceships on the planet.

NASA's Perseverance rover, which has been exploring Mars since 2021, fired its laser at some oddly pale rocks on the surface of the Red Planet—and found evidence that Mars may have once been warm, wet and possibly even suitable for life.

Heads up, skywatchers: a planet alignment is up for viewing this weekend, with Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars all visible with the naked eye, according to NASA. However, along with Uranus, Neptune,

NASA's Gateway space station nears completion, powering Artemis Moon missions and future Mars travel with advanced propulsion capabilities.

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will all be visible without any optical assistance, according to NASA. To catch Neptune and Uranus in the mix, you'll need the help of a telescope.

Elon Musk advocated for “deorbiting” the International Space Station “as soon as possible,” suggesting “2 years from now.” He said the space station “has served its purpose.”  Read More

Electromagnetic Systems has successfully tested nuclear fuel that could power future rapid space missions, including trips to Mars. Collaborating with NASA, these tests proved the durability of the fuel under extreme space conditions,

The race to Mars has intensified, with two major players leading the charge—NASA and SpaceX. NASA, a government-backed agency with decades of space exploration experience, is taking a calculated and methodical approach.

NASA's Europa Clipper is about to use Mars' gravitational pull to slingshot itself towards Jupiter's smallest moon later this week. The craft launched from the agency's Kennedy Space Center in October 2024,

Space policy experts told U.S. Congress that NASA must consider alternatives to its current plan to return astronauts to the moon with the Artemis program.