NASA wants people on Mars within 25 years
With today’s rocket technology, it would take an astronaut up to nine months to reach Mars
Mars Mission
Probe to sniff Martian methane mystery
The ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter will circle the planet and measure minute levels of atmospheric gases.
10 things you didn’t know about Mars
The only planet inhabited entirely by robots is revealing interesting facts as little rovers trundle across the surface of the Red Planet.
Earth a little bit cramped, says shortlisted Mars explorer
Florence Porcel, a Frenchwoman living in Paris, would give anything to live on Mars, saying she has always felt "a bit cramped on Earth".
Science briefs
From a small, slinky satellite, the Cradle’s fossil riches and charting how Mars has changed, we bring the latest science news.
India counts down to first Mars mission
Following the Soviet Union, US and Europe in having a successful visit to Mars, India is gearing up to launch its first journey to the planet.
