Mars rover sets new driving record on surface of another world

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has set a new record for the longest distance traveled on the surface of another planet, the space agency said.

• 3h ago

NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"

NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.

• Jun 4

NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program

The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.

• May 30

Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life

NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.

• Sep 10, 2025

NASA seeks to reign in costs of Mars Sample Return mission

NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.

• Apr 15, 2024

Mars rover reaches fertile terrain in search for clues about past life

The rover is collecting samples rich in the raw materials of life, but laboratory analysis on Earth will be needed to draw conclusions.

• Sep 15, 2022