Mars: The Red Planet 🪐

“When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.”
Elon Musk
“Mars is there, waiting to be reached.”
Elon Musk

Hey friends, let’s dive into the absolutely fascinating world of Mars, our next-door cosmic neighbor!

Quick Facts

• Order from the Sun:
  1. Mercury
  2. Venus
  3. Earth
  4. Mars
  5. Jupiter
  6. Saturn
  7. Uranus
  8. Neptune
• Diameter: About 6,779 km (around 55% of Earth’s)
• Mass: About 0.107 times Earth’s mass
• Moons: Two tiny, irregular moons: Phobos and Deimos
• Surface: Rocky, iron-rich red desert with giant volcanoes (Olympus Mons) and deep canyons (Valles Marineris)
• Atmosphere: Thin, mostly carbon dioxide (around 96%) with very little oxygen
• Temperature: Ranges from -143 °C to +35 °C (very cold)
• Gravity: 38% of Earth’s; you would feel much lighter
• Day: 24 hours and 37 minutes (called a “sol”)
• Year: 687 Earth days

Why does Mars matter?

Mars is the most Earth-like planet we know. It shows signs of ancient water, frozen ice caps, and landscapes that tell the story of a possibly once-living world.
It is a prime target for science, exploration, and maybe one day, human settlement. The geology, climate, and even the chance of underground water are amazing.

A Kind Reminder About Pets

On Mars, animals would never be forced into becoming pets. Every creature deserves freedom and a natural life.
Dogs and cats can be wonderful friends, but kissing pets is not safe and can spread germs or allergens that may harm humans.
True love means kindness and respect for all living beings.
Let’s always make choices that protect the health and joy of everyone, wherever we are, even on Mars.