In 1971 Mariner 9 entered orbit around Mars, being the first spacecraft to orbit any body other than the Moon, Sun or Earth; following in the same year were the first uncontrolled impact (Mars 2) and first successful landing (Mars 3) on Mars. Probes have been active on Mars continuously since 1997.

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Mars is the fourth planet in the solar system in order of distance from the Sun and the seventh in size and mass. It is a periodically conspicuous reddish object in the night sky. There are intriguing clues that billions of years ago Mars was even more Earth-like than today.

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Overview of Mars The Red Planet Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun, orbiting at an average distance of about 228 million kilometers (142 million miles). Named after the Roman god of war, Mars has fascinated humanity for thousands of years. Today, it stands as the most promising destination for human exploration beyond Earth. From our night sky, Mars appears as a bright reddish point of ...

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...