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     • Mars is sometimes called the Red Planet. It's red because of rusty iron in the ground. Like Earth, Mars has seasons, polar ice caps, volcanoes, canyons, and weather. It has a very thin atmosphere made mostly of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and argon. People would not be able to breathe the air on Mars.
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   Jul 11, 2022 · Mars is the fourth planet from the sun and has a distinct rusty red appearance and two unusual moons. The Red Planet is a cold, desert world within our solar system. It has a very thin...

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   What we learn about the Red Planet will tell us more about our Earth’s past and future, and may help answer whether life exists beyond our home planet. Learn More Illustration of an astronaut on Mars, using a remote control drone to inspect a nearby cliff.

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   Nov 8, 2024 · Mars is sometimes called the Red Planet. It's red because of rusty iron in the ground. Like Earth, Mars has seasons, polar ice caps, volcanoes, canyons, and weather. It has a very thin atmosphere made mostly of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and argon.

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   The Red Planet is actually many colors. At the surface, we see colors such as brown, gold, and tan. The reason Mars looks reddish is due to oxidization – or rusting – of iron in the rocks, regolith (Martian “soil”), and dust of Mars.

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   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.

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   Aug 10, 2020 · Mars is known as the Red Planet because the iron oxide chemicals in its soil looks like rust. Mars is named for the ancient Roman god of war. The Greeks called the planet Ares (pronounced Air-EEZ).

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   What can we learn about the Red Planet?

   • What we learn about the Red Planet will tell us more about our Earth’s past and future, and may help answer whether life exists beyond our home planet. Illustration of an astronaut on Mars, using a remote control drone to inspect a nearby cliff. NASA Mars Relay Network visualization tool.

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   Why is Mars called the Red Planet?

   • Mars is sometimes called the Red Planet. It's red because of rusty iron in the ground. Like Earth, Mars has seasons, polar ice caps, volcanoes, canyons, and weather. It has a very thin atmosphere made mostly of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and argon. People would not be able to breathe the air on Mars. Explore Mars!

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   Why does the Red Planet look red?

   • According to NASA, the iron minerals oxidize, or rust, causing the soil to look red. We asked David C. Agle media relations at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California which handles missions on the Martian surface such as the Perseverance Rover some questions about the Red Planet.

   Mars: Everything you need to know about the Red Planet

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   Why is Mars Red?

   • The Red Planet is actually many colors. At the surface, we see colors such as brown, gold, and tan. The reason Mars looks reddish is due to oxidization – or rusting – of iron in the rocks, regolith (Martian “soil”), and dust of Mars. This dust gets kicked up into the atmosphere and from a distance makes the planet appear mostly red.

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   Does NASA have a mission to the Red Planet?

   • NASA isn't the only entity with crewed Mars aspirations. Other nations, including China and Russia, have also announced their goals for sending humans to the Red Planet. And Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of SpaceX, has long stressed that he established the company back in 2002 primarily to help humanity settle the Red Planet.

   Mars: Everything you need to know about the Red Planet

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   What would happen if a Red Planet Explorer landed on Mars?

   • Red Planet explorers would therefore be exposed for long stretches to deep-space radiation and to microgravity, which has devastating effects on the human body. Performing activities in the moderate gravity on Mars could prove extremely difficult after many months in microgravity.

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    Parachutes, airbags, sky cranes, and more – learn how NASA gets its Mars landers and rovers through the atmosphere, past hazards and obstacles, to a safe touchdown on the Red Planet. Learn More About How NASA Missions Land on Mars