MARS

The Maven spacecraft orbiting Mars has sent images of oxygen, hydrogen and carbon coronas from the planet's upper atmosphere.

A private firm is looking at ways to reduce costs on human missions to Mars by placing astronauts in deep sleep.

India's MOM returns images of the Red Planet, and a study shows evidence of past glaciers, renewing interest in the red planet

Performance of India's Mars Orbiter craft is normal, says Isro.

India's Asian rival in the space race congratulates Isro on successful Mars mission.

Mars Orbiter Mission geared for orbit insertion after successful test-firing of liquid apogee engine.

Maven placed in Mars orbit as India's spacecraft is close behind.

Nasa scientists say Maven's attempt to enter Mars' orbit this weekend is a 'critical event' that could pave the way for human voyages to Mars.

Studying a piece of the Nakhla meteorite from Mars, scientists conclude that water and life could be present beneath the surface of the planet.

After two years of exploring Martian terrain Nasa's Curiosity rover will begin ascending its final destination.

Explore Mars has reportedly discovered a new way to detect life on Mars using military technology.

Google has added beautiful Nasa photos of the Moon and Mars to Google Earth. Here's how to use it

Nasa wants MakerBot 3D-printer users to design models for potential bases on Mars

Nasa's Mars rover finds first meteorite on Martian surface.

UFO sightings are becoming more common than ever before – here are some of the most recent sightings.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says Indian Mars mission costs less than Hollywood blockbuster.

Nasa Z-2 'Technology' prototype allows more flexibility when compared to traditional Extravehicular Mobility Unit spacesuits.

Nasa's Ellen Stofan wants to sail boat on surface of Titan, but project will take until 2040.

The scientists claim that aliens exist and with adequate funding, we could find them within 20 years.

Debris flow deposits in crater 'formed by liquid water'

Confectionery company Mars has agreed a deal to buy the majority of Procter & Gamble's pet food divisions.

Scientists use depths of Boulby mine to examine how life could exist in conditions found on Red Planet.

The campaign's members include BT, Bupa, RBS, Mars and Procter & Gamble.

Best photos of the day: 7 March 2014.

Tunnels and blobs of carbon-rich minerals on meteorite suggest microbial weathering, study says.

Mars One mission off limits under Islam, rules United Arab Emirates panel.

Photographs of Earth taken by Nasa's Curiosity Rover posted on Twitter.

Best photos of the day: 6 February 2014.

Scientist Rhawn Joseph files lawsuit urging Nasa to examine mystery rock more closely.

Unexplained appearance of doughnut-sized rock recorded by Opportunity probe.