A crew of scientists has embarked on a yearlong experiment to simulate the future living conditions of the first astronauts on Mars.

A manned mission to Mars is finally within sight. And while getting there will be an incredible leap for mankind, here’s why living on the Red Planet will be even tougher.

The impressive feats of engineering and ingenuity performed by Matt Damon’s character in the upcoming film The Martian might be a work of fiction, but in reality, astronauts are prepared for a variety of worst-case scenarios, including...

Thanks to a 3D printing technique called Contour Crafting, homes could be printed on Mars in just 24 hours.