Presented by: National Geographic Live Exploration has always been a defining feature of what it means to be Human. Today this distinctly Human trait is as strong as ever with the exploration of space at the forefront of our achievements. Many believe that Mars represents our...
Since its launch in 2005, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has been orbiting the red planet and snapping photos merrily as it goes. The MRO sends back photos of Mars every month, but this month's dispatch of 1,035 photos is unique. It's especially hefty because every...
It's been nearly 50 years since Buzz Aldrin's boots hit the ground on the moon. But this American hero still has his sights set on space. He talks about his storied past and vision for the future in his new book, "No Dream Is Too...
The Mars Express High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) captured this view of Mars' Tharsis volcanic region on June 29, 2014 during its 13,323rd orbit of the planet. This image uses low-resolution blue, green, and IR color data (with green and IR blended 50-50 to produce...
Buzz Aldrin believes that NASA’s approach to the upcoming Mars Mission is wrong. The astronaut feels that there’s a safer and easier way to reach the Red Planet and that the competition between the Space Agency and the private sector is not healthy. Buzz Aldrin...