The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction. Billions of years ...

I have dreamt of becoming a NASA astronaut and going to Mars since I was five. I’m moving in the right direction. I’m a 17-year-old secondary-school student, but I’m also a former NASA ...

An incredible photo shows Earth photobombing Mars' moon Phobos. It is the first time ever the two have been captured together from the surface of Mars. NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its Mast ...

Mars, the fourth planet from the sun, is a dry, rocky world. Its famous red color has earned it the nickname the Red Planet. Mars has fascinated people throughout history, and today, it is one of ...

Unlike Earth, Mars lacks a global magnetic field and interacts with the solar wind directly. Over billions of years, this interaction has stripped much of the Martian atmosphere, transforming the ...