Since humanity's first steps on the moon, the aspiration to extend human civilization beyond Earth has been a central ...

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While we may not be close to living on Mars scientists are at least trying to get us closer to building a base on the red planet. They're studying earthquake activity to help narrow down the best ...

The picture-perfect launch of twin Escapade orbiters bound for Mars presages a fantastical new age in exploring the planets, ...