NASA's new rover prototype could inform the next-generation robotic vehicle that explore the moon and Mars. Here's everything to know.

The Moon Base initiative is NASA’s effort to establish infrastructure near the moon’s south pole that would support continuous human and robotic operations, scientific research and commercial activity.

NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, Dr. Nicola Fox explains an intriguing rock that the Perseverance rover inspected named "Cheyava Falls." Credit: NASA

NASA wants to send an ambitious fleet of helicopters to soar through Martian skies—but scientists fear the endeavor could crater existing Red Planet research missions.

NASA announced the partnership on June 17, 2026. Chief Jared Isaacman called it a "force multiplier" during an event at Relativity Space because it combines NASA's scientific skills with private resources and speed.

Relativity Space — a rocket maker acquired by former Google executive chair Eric Schmidt last year after stumbling on the path to orbit — might just beat SpaceX to Mars.

NASA’s Mars rover just found more evidence the planet may have sustained life - The stones were found in the same location where the rover previously found potential biosignatures