The new Russian rocket engine achieves higher acceleration than chemical rockets by using magnetic plasma accelerators, ...

A new study suggests Mars’ magnetic field may have persisted far longer than previously believed, creating a protective environment until about 3.9 billion years ago.This extended duration could ...

Earth may now be home to the most glorious beaches in the solar system , but 3 billion years ago, it may have been Mars that ...

How does a compass work in space? From the moon to Venus, here’s how a compass would work beyond Earth’s magnetic field.

Russia's Rosatom is developing a plasma electric rocket engine that could drastically reduce travel time to Mars, potentially ...

The risks for those who are on a six-month mission to the space station, compared to those who may be away on a Mars mission for years are the same, according to NASA. On Earth, we are shielded by the ...

A recent study has revealed that the red color of Mars is due to ferrihydrite, an iron oxide mineral. This finding suggests ...

New research suggests a novel solution: a material called "hydrogel" — the same technology used for the 'grow monster' toys — ...