A unique set of risks and challenges await the first astronauts on Mars. Deadly solar radiation, nighttime temperatures regularly dropping lower than -100 degrees Fahrenheit, and an unbreathable ...

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The dust present on Mars contains harmful substances such as silica, gypsum, iron oxides, and perchlorates, and it could pose life-threatening risks to astronauts, according to a new study.

What the agency learns about how the materials perform on Mars will inform the design of future spacesuits for the first astronauts on the red planet. "This is one of the forward-looking aspects ...

Thirsk trained at NASA with Williams and says he's looking forward to speaking with her about how to improve training for Mars missions. He says astronauts will need to be more autonomous on Mars ...

Toxic dust on Mars would make a future mission to the red planet extremely hazardous for astronauts and require significant countermeasures, new research suggests. Substances such as silica ...