Mars

Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun in our solar system. It is often referred to as the “Red Planet” due to its reddish appearance, which is due to iron oxide, commonly known as rust, on its surface. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere, composed primarily of carbon dioxide. It has surface features both similar to the Moon, such as impact craters, and to Earth, including valleys, volcanoes, and polar ice caps. Mars has a day length similar to that of Earth, with a rotation period of about 24.6 hours, and it takes approximately 687 Earth days to complete one orbit around the Sun. The planet has been the focus of numerous robotic missions, and there is significant interest in the potential for past or present life on Mars, as well as the possibility of human exploration and colonization in the future. Its surface conditions and the presence of water in the form of ice make it a prime candidate for scientific study and exploration.