MARS

Scientists find that certain microbes are tough enough to survive interplanetary flights.

Curiosity's investigation of Martian rock could help answer questions about the planet's suitability for harboring life.

The spacecraft will use its onboard cameras, laser and X-ray spectrometer to gain valuable data.

A new study focusing on a particular crater on Mars suggests water may have lasted on the Red Planet longer than previously thought.

In an all-cash deal, privately held Mars will buy the Iams brand, as well as Eukanuba and Natura, in the Americas and other selected countries.

April's first astronomy event gave stargazers a closer look at the red planet.

Mars opposition occurs on Tuesday and a live stream of the event will begin at 7 p.m. EDT.

A mysterious light captured by Curiosity has one person claiming its "proof" of alien life on Mars.

Planetary scientists have determined that the moon formed nearly 100 million years after the start of the solar system, a new study suggests.

Fist-sized robots are being developed with the intention to help astronauts in case of emergency with surgery.

April has plenty of astronomy events to look forward to, including a total lunar eclipse, but "zero gravity day" won't be among the actual events.

The comet's nucleus is surrounded by a glowing dust cloud, or coma, which measures about 12,000 miles across.

Mars One announced it will be its first simulation outpost that will be used to train astronauts for its manned mission in 2024.

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured images of what appears to be a new gully formation in the southern highlands of Mars.

A six year old boy has started to make his dream of working for NASA a reality with an online petition to help them with their budget cuts.

The meteorite's special characteristics suggest biological processes might have started on Mars hundreds of millions of years ago.

A Dutch company called Mars One asked for volunteers to fly to the planet and even live there in a permanent colony.

NASA and the National Center of Space Studies of France have announced a partnership for a new Mars mission that will launch in 2016.

Researchers using NASA Mars orbiters have discovered the "the strongest indication of possible liquid water" on the planet.

The distance between Earth and Mars when Curiosity took the images was about 99 million miles.

The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured a new image of a recent impact crater on Mars.