"It's really not a question of robotic exploration or human exploration," Ehlmann said. "It is an 'and' — it's robotic and ...

Scientists explain how robotic missions are helping prepare for human travel to the moon and Mars, focusing on radiation, water mapping, lunar dust, and space weather planning ...

On November 12, 2025, a groundbreaking lunar robot was unveiled, boasting advanced intelligence that could potentially replace human astronauts in lunar missions. This pivotal advancement in robotic ...

Astronauts train to scale a Mars volcano at an analogue site in France. Lava tubes that crisscross the Martian surface might provide sanctuaries for the first human explorers on the Red Planet. (Photo ...

A design studio's proposal for a new collectible set seeks to "pin" down the pivotal probes from space exploration history. Chop Shop on Tuesday (April 8) began seeking fans of robotic satellites and ...

It is true that crewed missions to the moon are expensive, difficult, and dangerous. And we now have a long history going back decades of reliable, dependable, capable robotic exploration, including ...

ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst takes a selfie during an EVA outside the International Space Station in 2014. New research shows that when astronauts spend extended periods of time in space, their ...

Engineers built a dronelike robot that morphs midair to drive on rough terrain, boosting agility for delivery systems and robotic exploration. (Nanowerk News) Specialized robots that can both fly and ...