Space

The NASA Mars 2020 rover is investigating a unique rock site called Tinga to learn more about the geologic history of Jezero crater.

The Perseverance rover collected data on tiny Martian dust particles. This research helps NASA design safer spacesuits for future human explorers.

Technicians recently inspected the sunshade and solar cells for NASA’s NEO Surveyor mission in Colorado.

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins conducted 3D bioprinting research on the International Space Station to study cartilage tissue growth in microgravity.

Japan has launched a mission to Phobos to collect moon dust and bring it back to Earth by 2031.

Four crew members spent one year in a simulated Mars habitat at NASA's Johnson Space Center to prepare for future deep space missions.

NASA's Curiosity rover captured a high-resolution view of the Martian dawn and unique wind-carved ridges.

NASA is working with Japan on a mission to study the moons of Mars. The project will bring samples of Phobos back to Earth to reveal its origins.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket created a rare jellyfish-shaped light display during an October 2026 launch to the International Space Station.

NASA has appointed astronaut Christina Koch as the new acting deputy chief engineer, following the retirement of Katherine Van Hooser.

This article highlights the total driving distances of NASA rovers on Mars and the Moon, noting the new record set by Perseverance.

NASA joins Japan for a mission to Mars' moons as other surface projects reach new heights.