Mars

The Red Planet — humanity's next great frontier. With its rusty dust, ancient riverbeds, and towering Olympus Mons — the largest volcano in the solar system — Mars beckons explorers to uncover its secrets.

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Diameter

6,792 km

Distance

227.9 million km

Orbital Period

687 days

Day Length

24.6 hours

Gravity

3.72 m/s²

Temperature

-87°C to -5°C

Moons

Discovery

Known since ancient times (2nd millennium BCE)

Atmosphere

Carbon dioxide (95.3%), argon (1.6%), nitrogen (1.6%)

Exploration Missions

Mars Pathfinder (1997)Mars Rovers: Spirit & Opportunity (2004-2018)Perseverance Rover (2021-present)

Interesting Facts

Olympus Mons is 2.5 times the height of Mount Everest
Mars has seasons like Earth, but they last twice as long
The largest canyon in the solar system, Valles Marineris, is on Mars
Mars' thin atmosphere is 100 times less dense than Earth's
Frozen water exists at Mars' poles and beneath its surface

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