Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun in the solar system and is often referred to as the “Red Planet” due to its reddish appearance, which is a result of iron oxide, or rust, on its surface. It is characterized by its thin atmosphere, surface features both similar to the Moon and Earth, such as impact craters, valleys, and polar ice caps. Mars has a day length similar to Earth’s, approximately 24.6 hours, and experiences seasons due to its axial tilt. The planet has two small moons, Phobos and Deimos. Mars has been a focus of exploration due to its potential past conditions for harboring life and its status as a target for future human missions.
New research conducted using data collected by NASA's now-retired InSight mission has revealed that Mars is bombarded by hundreds of basketball-sized meteoroids each year, leading to impact craters and seismic…
The European Space Age (ESA) has recently released fascinating images of spider-like clusters on Mars, capturing the curiosity of space enthusiasts. The enigmatic dark features, however, are not of extraterrestrial…