A mineral called siderite found abundantly in rock drilled by a NASA rover on the surface of Mars is providing fresh evidence ...

But what about crewed missions? In the coming decades, NASA and the Chinese Manned Space Agency (CMS) plan to send astronauts and taikonauts to Mars. These missions will include months of surface ...

This graphic shows the long-chain organic molecules decane, undecane, and dodecane. These are the largest organic molecules discovered on Mars to date. They were detected in a drilled rock sample ...

NASA's Perseverance rover has encountered another rock on Mars that has left scientists puzzled. Named "St. Pauls Bay" by the mission team, the Mars rock features hundreds of millimeter-size dark ...

Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Mars Curiosity rover’s onboard mini-lab has helped confirm the existence of the largest organic molecules ever found on the ...

These are the largest organic molecules discovered on Mars to date. NASA/Dan Gallagher Despite its freezing temperatures, thin atmosphere, and lack of surface water today, scientists believe that ...

"The fact that fragile linear molecules are still present at Mars' surface 3.7 billion years after their formation allows us to make a new statement: If life ever appeared on Mars billions of ...

The longest organic molecules identified to date on Mars have recently been detected. These long carbon chains, containing up to 12 consecutive carbon atoms, could exhibit features similar to the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

SpaceX's Elon Musk announced that the Starship rocket will make its first flight to Mars by the end of 2026. Human missions may begin by 2029, aiming to establish a permanent colony. The ...

With as many as five active missions – including two surface rovers: Perseverance and Curiosity – to explore and learn more about Mars, the aspect of human exploration remains NASA’s goal. Musk isn’t ...

A fourth-grader at Mars Area Elementary School, is taking her talents to national television Tuesday, March 18. Addison Smith, 9, from Evans City, will make her network television debut on “FBI: Most ...