NASA has launched the Mars to Table Challenge, seeking Earth-independent food systems capable of sustaining astronauts on ...

Time in space affects the body, but research has found that it can also quite literally affect the mind, prompting questions ...

The next generation of American astronauts have been introduced as the intrepid spacefarers who could be part of landmark NASA missions back to the moon and eventually to the surface of Mars. On Sept.

Astronauts’ brains can change shape and shift positions in space, according to a study with implications for NASA as it plans ...

Learn more about the hunt for bacteria on Mars and how astronauts will need to make sure they aren't bringing any dormant ...

Scientists have discovered a mysterious hole on the surface of Mars, and they have no idea what lies inside it. This pit, located in the Arsia Mons region — one of Mars’ giant volcanoes — could ...

NASA’s Mars to Table challenge invites innovators worldwide to design space-ready food systems. Winners share $750,000 prize ...

NASA introduced its newest astronauts Monday, 10 scientists, engineers and test pilots chosen from more than 8,000 applicants to help explore the moon and possibly Mars. For the first time, there were ...

IRVINE, Calif. (KABC) -- The technological challenge of getting to Mars is a huge hurdle, but it may be biology that holds humanity back from venturing to the red planet. A new UC Irvine study shows ...

The candidates – six women and four men – are the first class of astronaut recruits in four years since 10 new astronauts were selected as part of the 2021 class. The incoming astronaut class includes ...