NASA was to supply some critical technologies for the mission, which Europe may not be able to readily replace.

Sheel and his team found that when the atmosphere of Mars is laden with dust, the atmosphere becomes less conductive, ...

China’s ambitions have surged since May 2021, when its Tianwen-1 mission made it the second nation after the U.S. to land on Mars. The Zhurong rover explored Utopia Planitia, paving the way for bigger ...

At Paris Air Show, European-based space company Venturi Space unveiled MONA LUNA, a European lunar rover designed for ESA and ...

NASA is preparing for severe cuts under the White House’s proposed budget for 2026. The budget, released in May, highlights ...

"Returning the scientifically selected samples that await us on Mars, as part of a balanced portfolio, will help to ensure ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising space exploration, opening a universe of opportunities for discovery, innovation, and adventure. From groundbreaking missions to futuristic advancements ...

China’s Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission could bring Red Planet rocks back to Earth as early as 2031—years ahead of competing U.S.-European efforts ...

In just 15 years' time, the European Space Agency hopes humans will live in huge 'space oases' on Mars - luxury indoor habitats made of heat-reflective material that grow their own food.

Europe compares favourably with the US on the level of space science it delivers, and Esa has sometimes “gone boldly” where even Nasa has not. Now that Esa has turned 50 years old, it’s a good time to ...

In 2025, space exploration enters a new era with missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, led by NASA, ISRO, ESA, JAXA, and ...