Beyond national interests, Mars might ultimately be the linchpin for the long-term survival of humanity, as it’s the most obvious place other than Earth where, with the right technology, humans may be ...

Four planets will be in the parade in January while seven will align in February. Here's how to see the events.

Astrophotographers will be able to capture Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune tonight. However, Mercury will ...

The distance between Earth and Mars changes constantly due to their orbits, and the technology used to propel spacecraft plays a significant role in determining travel time. In this article ...

Planetary alignments aren't rare, but they can be when they involve six of the eight planets in our solar system.

“Plate tectonics give the Earth its continents and ocean basins, but Mars has no plate tectonics of its own,” McNeil said. “This means it’s difficult to explain why the southern highlands ...

Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley has compared the arrival of the First Fleet with Elon Musk's efforts to build a colony on Mars in an Australia Day speech delivered at a local church service.

Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn should be visible to the naked eye, but get a telescope and you can spot Neptune and Uranus.

Discovering that Mars once had liquid water is a game-changer for our understanding of the planet and the broader possibilities of life beyond Earth. Water is a fundamental ingredient for life as we ...

Keep an eye to the sky on Monday if you want a chance to see the next rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast.