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The deposits were found at seven geological formations called scarps, with slopes up to 55 degrees, in the southern hemisphere and one in the northern hemisphere. (Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech)

Future human outposts could be sustained by Mars' ice caps

The findings showed that ice may be more available than previously known for use as water to support future human...

12 Jan 2018 10:45 AM IST

For Indian scientists who are designing gadgets to probe the surface and sub-surface of the red planet, the results hint at the need to scrounge for toxic chemicals that could hinder efforts to establish a sustainable agricultural system 400 million km away!

The final frontier: Making life thrive on Mars

New studies are intended to throw light on evolution of planets and how life commenced in our solar system.

2 Jan 2018 7:09 AM IST

The experiment was held near the isolated Israeli township of Mitzpe Ramon, whose surroundings resemble the Martian environment in its geology, aridity, appearance and desolation, the ministry said.

Israeli scientists complete mock Mars mission in Negev desert

A four-day Mars habitat experiment was held, where scientists simulated living conditions on the Red Planet.

20 Feb 2018 3:43 PM IST

The experiment was held near the isolated Israeli township of Mitzpe Ramon, whose surroundings resemble the Martian environment in its geology, aridity, appearance and desolation. (Photo: D-MARS Twitter)

Israeli scientists perform mock Martian missions in desert

The participants were investigating various fields relevant to a future Mars mission.

19 Feb 2018 8:27 AM IST

This study by NASA may finally clue us in about the origin of life on Earth. (Photo: Pixabay)

Humans will be happy if aliens come to Earth, finds study

Research shows that people are far more positive in their thoughts about meeting extraterrestrials than previously...

17 Feb 2018 10:40 AM IST

This photo shows two scientists test space suits and a geo-radar for use in a future Mars mission in the Dhofar desert of southern Oman. The desolate desert in southern Oman resembles Mars so much that more than 200 scientists from 25 nations organized by the Austrian Space Forum are using it for the next four weeks to field-test technology for a manned mission to Mars. (Photo: AP)

Mars on Earth: Simulation tests in remote desert of Oman

Astronaut Kartik Kumar says next step to Mars is to tackle non-engineering problems like medical emergency responses and...

9 Feb 2018 5:43 PM IST

Musk, who also runs the electric car company Tesla, sent his Roadster into a long solar orbit stretching out to Mars.

Spacex 'Starman' at wheel of sports car flying on new rocket

Musk's Starman will cruise around the sun for a billion years.

7 Feb 2018 10:09 AM IST

When NASA was looking for a new class of astronauts, only 12 were selected from a whopping 18,300 applicants.

Astronauts will now eat their own excreta

Even though it may sound weird, it definitely will save a lot of space and effort to take edibles along on the journey.

3 Feb 2018 2:14 PM IST

This composite image made from a series of Jan. 23, 2018 photos shows a self-portrait of NASAs Curiosity Mars rover on Vera Rubin Ridge. The rovers arm which held the camera was positioned out of each of the dozens of shots which make up the mosaic. (NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS via AP)

NASA turns selfies by Mars rover into stunning self-portrait

A small, self-focusing camera on the end of Curiosity's arm took the selfies.

2 Feb 2018 9:35 AM IST

The heat shield on the Mars 2020 spacecraft would reach temperatures of about 3,800 degrees Fahrenheit (2,100 Celsius) as it speeds at more than 12,100 mph (19,550 kph) towards the Mars surface, NASA said. (Photo: NASA)

Mars 2020 spacecraft heat shield damaged in test

The fracture occurred near the shield's outer edge and spans the circumference of the component, NASA said.

29 April 2018 10:21 AM IST

This composite image made from a series of Jan. 23, 2018 photos shows a self-portrait of NASAs Curiosity Mars rover on Vera Rubin Ridge. The rovers arm which held the camera was positioned out of each of the dozens of shots which make up the mosaic. (NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS via AP)

ExoMars Rover prepares for shake down ahead of Mars trip

If the 2020 mission goes to plan it would be Europe's first rover on Mars.

28 April 2018 9:21 AM IST

The technology could power habitats and life-support systems, enable astronauts to mine resources, recharge rovers and run processing equipment to transform resources such as ice on the planet into oxygen, water and fuel. (Photo: NASA)

Scientists shocked as NASA cuts only moon rover

It would have been the first US lunar lander since Apollo 17 in 1972.

28 April 2018 9:18 AM IST