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Mars October 21, 2015

Evidence indicates astronauts could survive on Mars

Radiation levels at the Martian surface appear to be roughly similar to those experienced by astronauts in low-Earth orbit, NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has found.

Mars October 21, 2015

Curiosity rover to sample Mars dirt this weekend

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity will scoop up its first batch of Martian soil samples this weekend, scientists announced Thursday.

Mars October 21, 2015

NASA must sharpen its space skills, say experts

NASA could lose its lead in the space race to China or Russia if it doesn’t revitalize its workforce, a new study has found.

Mars October 21, 2015

NASA scrubs Orion launch after technical glitches

NASA scrubbed the eagerly-anticipated test flight of its new Orion spacecraft on Thursday morning after experiencing technical glitches.

Mars October 21, 2015

Mars One to Muslims: End the fatwa and come fly with us

A space exploration company planning to send four people on a one-way trip to Mars is fighting back against Islamic authorities -- who issued a fatwah saying the trip was akin to suicide.

Mars October 21, 2015

A decade after landing on Mars, NASA's Opportunity rover still going strong

A decade after landing on Mars, the rover Opportunity is still chugging along.

Mars October 21, 2015

How I suited up and took a 'Marswalk'

My 76-minute "Marswalk" took place at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah, where I and the rest of Crew 133 are spending half of January operating as though we are on the Red Planet. The spacesuit I wore is not quite the real deal, but it's close.

Mars October 21, 2015

Mars meteorite 1st look at Red Planet's ancient crust

A meteorite found last year in the Sahara Desert is likely the first recognized piece of ancient Martian crust, a new study reports.

Mars October 21, 2015

India vies for role in space with Mars trip

India is aiming to join the world's deep-space pioneers with a journey to Mars that it hopes will showcase its technological ability to explore the solar system while seeking solutions for everyday problems on Earth.

Mars October 21, 2015

NASA's next Mars probe ready for Nov. launch, despite gov't slimdown

NASA's next Mars probe should get off the ground on time, no matter how long the government shutdown lasts.

Mars October 21, 2015

H2 oh my: NASA's Curiosity rover finds water in Mars dirt

Future Mars explorers may be able to get all the water they need out of the red dirt beneath their boots, a new study suggests.