Mars - Wikipedia
In 1971 Mariner 9 entered orbit around Mars, being the first spacecraft to orbit any body other than the Moon, Sun or Earth; following in the same year were the first uncontrolled impact (Mars 2) and first …
Mars - NASA Science
Nov 24, 2025 · Mars is one of the most explored bodies in our solar system, and it's the only planet where we've sent rovers to explore the alien landscape. NASA missions have found lots of evidence …
Mars | Facts, Surface, Moons, Temperature, & Atmosphere ...
Jan 6, 2026 · Mars is the fourth planet in the solar system in order of distance from the Sun and the seventh in size and mass. It is a periodically conspicuous reddish object in the night sky. There are …
Mars Is Not Just Red – It's Electrically Alive, Scientists ...
4 days ago · Conclusion Mars is not just red—it’s electrically alive, shaped by dust-driven electrochemistry that continuously reshapes its surface and atmosphere. Washington University’s …
What Does Mars Look Like | All About Mars - Star Walk
6 days ago · Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the seventh largest planet in the Solar System. With evidence suggesting that it once had flowing water, Mars holds many secrets waiting to be …
Mars, the red planet: Facts and information | National Geographic
The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction.
NASA's Mars Sample Return is dead, leaving China to retrieve ...
19 hours ago · NASA's plans for Mars sample return are effectively cancelled as part of a bill approved by the U.S. Congress, ending efforts to collect Perseverance rover samples that could contain …