Feb 23, 2026 · When the first astronauts land on Mars, they may have the descendants of a microwave-oven-size device to thank for the air they breathe and the rocket propellant that gets them home.

The agency’s Moon-to-Mars Architecture Definition Document, updated in 2024 and still serving as the baseline planning reference, lays out how Artemis hardware, Mars Sample Return technology ...

See where Mars exploration in 2026 actually stands after NASA's MSR cancellation, SpaceX's lunar pivot, and China's Tianwen-3 sample return mission.

Apr 14, 2026 · NASA is building the first nuclear reactor-powered interplanetary spacecraft. The agency wants to fly it to Mars by the end of 2028. Experts say that’s … ambitious.

There are six orbiters surveying the planet: Mars Odyssey, Mars Express, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, the Trace Gas Orbiter, the Hope Mars Mission, and the Tianwen-1, which have contributed …

NASA continues to advance the frontiers of space exploration with its Mars mission. At a recent Mars conference, ten groundbreaking technologies were highlighted, each playing a crucial role in the …

Mars Technology Institute advances biotech, robotics, AI, and energy systems for human settlement on Mars. A Mars Society initiative driving innovation for the Red Planet.

Feb 26, 2026 · From Robots to Humans Recorded observations of Mars date back more than 4,000 years. Led by our curiosity of the cosmos, NASA has sent a carefully selected international fleet of …

In this article, we delve into the latest advancements in Mars exploration technology and their profound implications for future missions and discoveries.

Every day we draw closer to sending people to Mars because of enormous improvements in spacesuit technology, communications, and rocket engines. By laying the foundation for a safe and efficient …