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Mars is often called the "red planet." It's red because its surface is covered with rusted particles of iron.

Character illustration of planet Mars, shivering in space.

Find out what we know about Mars in this online tour of Earth's closest neighbor.

Do you have what it takes to go on a space mission to Mars?

Let your imagination run wild, and write an inspiring work of science fiction.

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The Viking mission was the first to explore Mars' surface. Two spacecraft, Viking 1 and 2, each with an orbiter and a...

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If there's life on any other planet in our solar system, it's probably on Mars. Scientists have sent orbiters, lander...

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Pathfinder landed on Mars' surface carrying thesix-wheeled Sojourner rover, a mobile robot. Rover and lander took ov...

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On July 5, 1997, the six-wheeled robotic rover, Sojourner, rolled down a ramp from the Pathfinder spacecraft onto the...

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Asteroids are space rocks that have existed since the formation of the planets over 4.6 billion years ago. Scientists...

Take a peek at our planet's layers, learn what secrets rocks reveal, and gain a long view of history.

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The Earth is our home. So far, it's the only place that we know of that has life. Everywhere you look on Earth there...

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A solar system is made up of a star and everything that travels around it. Solar means "of the sun.

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Considered a pioneer in astronomy, Johannes Kepler is best known for his three laws of planetary motion.

Take a virtual tour of our solar system to explore its many mysteries.

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