In a groundbreaking achievement, NASA's Perseverance rover has detected auroras on Mars for the first time, thanks to a solar flare and coronal mass ejection. This discovery opens up new frontiers for future Martian exploration and research.
New seismic data reveals that Mars may harbor a hidden ocean of liquid water deep below its surface. This discovery could reshape our understanding of the Red Planet's history and the potential for life.
In a surprising move, Laurie Leshin has announced her resignation as director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, paving the way for David Gallagher to take the helm. Under Leshin's leadership, JPL launched several high-profile missions, including the Mars Perseverance rover. Gallagher, a seasoned expert with over 30 years at JPL, is set to lead the lab into an exciting future amid ongoing space exploration challenges.
Sixty-four years ago, Alan Shepard launched into space, marking a pivotal moment in American history. As we celebrate National Astronaut Day, we reflect on this legacy and the future of space exploration under new leadership.
The proposed FY 2026 budget reveals significant cuts to NASA's funding, jeopardizing critical lunar and Mars exploration initiatives while emphasizing cost-effective commercial solutions.
The Trump administration proposes a staggering $6 billion cut to NASA's budget for 2026, the largest in history, jeopardizing key space missions and programs. Find out how this could impact future exploration efforts!
A stunning new image shows NASA's Curiosity Mars rover mid-drive, revealing its journey across the Martian landscape. Discover what this means for Mars exploration and the quest for ancient life!
NASA's Curiosity Rover has left a remarkable trail on Mars, captured in a stunning image by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Discover how this tiny robot is making big strides in space exploration!
NASA's Curiosity Rover has made history by capturing an image of its tracks on Mars, revealing its journey toward a site believed to hold secrets of ancient groundwater. This momentous event highlights the rover's ongoing exploration efforts and its potential to uncover the planet's past.
A groundbreaking discovery reveals that ancient microbes have been found alive in 2-billion-year-old rocks, reshaping our understanding of life's resilience and offering new insights into the evolution of early life on Earth.
