What Scientists Know So Far About The Red Planet

Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, has long captivated our imaginations. Its reddish hue, visible even with the naked eye, has inspired myths and legends for millennia. But what do we really know about this enigmatic celestial neighbor?  

A Rocky World with a Thin Atmosphere

Mars is a terrestrial planet, meaning it has a solid, rocky surface like Earth. However, it’s significantly…