Researchers have developed a concept for a toroidal, mobile inflatable habitat for Mars, designed to house four astronauts with integrated life support systems. The lightweight structure can be ...

“This is a really important operational evaluation of human health and performance that NASA is doing in preparation to land the first humans on Mars. In CHAPEA, we mimic what is the Mars surface ...

NASA’s Johnson Space Center reminded everyone on Monday that its four volunteers have been inside its Mars simulation habitat for a whole month now, though they still have 344 days to go before they ...

Throughout history, when pioneers set out across uncharted territory to settle in distant lands, they carried with them only the essentials: tools, seeds and clothing. Anything else would have to come ...

The first crewed mission to Mars is still years away, but preparations have been underway for a long time. And part of getting ready means knowing what astronauts need to do to survive when they get ...

Nearly 800 New Mexico fifth graders showed off the Mars colonies they designed at the 32nd annual Mission to Mars event.