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Mars, often called the "Red Planet," is one of the most intriguing planets in our Solar System.

Here's a closer look at Mars:


L. Recto

Basic Characteristics
 Size: Mars has a diameter of about 6,779 kilometers (4,212 miles), which is roughly half the size
of Earth.
 Mass: Mars has about one-tenth the mass of Earth.
 Gravity: The surface gravity on Mars is about 38% that of Earth's, meaning you would weigh
much less on Mars!
Surface and Composition
 Surface: Mars is known for its reddish appearance, which is due to iron oxide (rust) on its
surface. The planet's surface features include valleys, deserts, and polar ice caps.
 Mount Olympus: Mars is home to the tallest volcano in the Solar System, Olympus Mons,
which stands about 22 kilometers (13.6 miles) high.
 Valles Marineris: Mars has a canyon system called Valles Marineris, which is one of the largest
canyons in the Solar System, stretching over 4,000 kilometers (2,500 miles).
Atmosphere
 Composition: Mars' thin atmosphere is primarily composed of carbon dioxide (about 95%), with
traces of nitrogen and argon.
 Pressure: The atmospheric pressure on Mars is less than 1% of Earth's, making it a very thin and
tenuous atmosphere.
 Weather: Mars experiences dust storms, sometimes covering the entire planet, and has seasonal
changes similar to Earth due to its axial tilt.
Moons
 Phobos: The larger of Mars' two moons, Phobos, is heavily cratered and orbits very close to
Mars.
 Deimos: The smaller moon, Deimos, has a smoother surface compared to Phobos and orbits
farther away from Mars.
Water and Potential for Life
 Water Ice: Mars has ice caps at its poles, composed mainly of water and dry ice (frozen carbon
dioxide).
 Liquid Water: Evidence suggests that liquid water once flowed on Mars' surface, and there are
signs that liquid water might exist below the surface today.
 Search for Life: Mars has been a key target in the search for past or present life due to its
potential to have once harbored habitable conditions.
Exploration
 Rovers and Landers: Mars has been explored by numerous missions, including NASA's rovers
(Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance) and landers (Viking, Phoenix, and InSight).
 Future Missions: Plans for future missions include more robotic explorers, potential human
missions, and efforts to return samples from Mars to Earth.
Mars' fascinating geology, potential for water, and ongoing exploration efforts make it a planet of great
interest and mystery.

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