Liquid water, breathable air and a sustainable food supply are three of the essentials Mars would need for people to live comfortably there.

The spacecraft’s return has been delayed while experts study helium leaks and thruster problems.

These rare rocks come in a few different types, which can tell geologists about Mars’ volcanic past and hint at its potential habitability.

X-rays emitted around black holes can tell astrophysicists about how fast they’re growing.

Magnetism and gravity both shape the boundaries of our cosmic neighbourhood.

A deep dive into the sample of rocks and dust returned from near-Earth asteroid Bennu reveals some long-awaited surprises.

An exoplanet infamous for its deadly weather has been hiding another bizarre feature—it reeks of rotten eggs. Here's why that's a good thing.

China wants to build a lunar base with international partners, just as the US does.

A set of papers published in Nature contain groundbreaking research into how even quick jaunts to space can affect an astronaut’s health.

Sabotaged space stations, falsified space probe data and faked alien contact are just a few of the scenarios a report on space cybersecurity outlines.