Mars
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. It is often called the Red Planet due to its iron oxide surface. Mars has the largest volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons. It has two small moons, Phobos and Deimos. Scientists study Mars for potential past life. Mars exploration missions aim to understand its geology and climate. It captivates human imagination and space exploration efforts.
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover detected 21 carbon-containing molecules in a rock sample drilled in 2020 from Gale Crater on Mars. The sample, named Mary Anning 3, came from...
April 24, 2026