Scientists find clues to moon's creation

New studies shed light on a collision with Earth that led to birth of the moon: "Our early solar system was a very violent place"

• Apr 9, 2015

Buried glaciers on Mars still have lots of water

A new study finds that the mountains of ice beneath the surface may have enough water to cover the entire planet

• Apr 7, 2015

16 fascinating facts about NASA's Mars rovers

NASA's Opportunity and Curiosity rovers have been hard at work on Mars; here's how they get the job done

• Mar 26, 2015
• 16 photos

Two rovers, two milestones, one big week on Mars

The Curiosity rover found nitrogen, a sign of life, while the older Opportunity completed a marathon that took 11 years

• Mar 25, 2015

Mystery dust cloud, glowing aurora spotted on Mars

Stunning and curious, the phenomena could help scientists better understand the Martian atmosphere

• Mar 20, 2015

This is how NASA tests its spacesuits

When astronauts eventually get to Mars, they're going to need something to wear

• Mar 20, 2015

Mega rocket booster put through fiery test

The largest, most powerful rocket booster ever built was fired up Wednesday in preparation for future NASA missions to Mars

• Mar 11, 2015

NASA identifies short circuit that downed Mars rover

NASA engineers have zeroed in on the apparent cause of a short that halted the Curiosity rover on the red planet

• Mar 9, 2015

Mars has lost an Arctic Ocean's worth of water

Research suggests that billions of years ago, half of Mars was covered in a mile-deep sea that disappeared into space

• Mar 5, 2015

Mars Curiosity rover shut down after short circuit

Curiosity is expected to be down for several days while NASA engineers troubleshoot the issue, which was not the rover's first

• Mar 4, 2015

Mars rover Curiosity: Images from the red planet

The Mars Science Laboratory vehicle sent back amazing images from the surface of the red planet.

• Aug 23, 2012
• 51 photos