The Red Planet

Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second smallest planet in the Solar System. It is often called the “Red Planet” because of the iron oxide present on its surface, which gives it a reddish appearance. It has a thin atmosphere and surface features similar to those of the Moon’s impact craters,…

The Planet in Space

Mars is a rocky planet that orbits our Sun, a star. Like Earth, it has clouds, winds, seasons, polar ice caps, volcanoes and canyons. It also has two moons: Phobos, an inner moon, and Deimos, an outer one. Both are pockmarked with craters from meteor impacts. The Red Planet Mars is the next planet out…

Mars Planet Explained

Mars is the 4th planet from the sun and its rocky reddish-orange surface has captivated mankind for centuries. The red planet is one of the most visited in the solar system, with rovers and orbiters sending back information about its past and present. Scientists believe that water once flowed on Mars. Physical features such as…

Amazing Mars Planet Pics

Mars is a fascinating place and it’s often been compared to our own Earth. So it’s no surprise that space images sent back from the Red Planet are always interesting to see. NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter takes gorgeous space pictures of the planet with its High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera. These shots show…