Space agencies have worked hard over the years to investigate Mars further, including programs to send personnel to the planet.
There are numerous parallels between Mars and Earth, such as the duration of a day on each planet and the modest number of moons on each planet.
In a year-long Mars simulation, NASA crew members reflect on life with the goal of reaching planet Earth by the “end of the next decade.”
Here are ten interesting facts about Mars.
Seasons exist on Mars.
The volcano Olympus Mons is located on Mars.
The fourth planet from the sun is Mars.
In comparison to Earth, Mars is small and has two moons.
Mars has a thin atmosphere and low temperatures.
Helicopters, landers, and rovers have all been utilized to investigate the planet.
Another moniker for Mars is “the red planet.”
A year on Mars is longer than one on Earth, and Mars has starred in numerous motion pictures.