The fourth planet from the Sun, Mars is also commonly referred to as the red planet. It is intriguing to note that in Roman mythology, Mars was the god of war. “Her Descher” meaning the red one, was what the ancient Egyptians called the planet. Before space exploration began, Mars was said to be the [...]

I was flown in a spacecraft 1 night and also the subsequent day I landed on an entirely unfamiliar land. Little people, as they called themselves inhabited the region. Many of them were running around aimlessly like little children, while the others were busy working on miniature machines resembling computers. I was taken by surprise [...]

The major reason behind considering Mars as a planet for human colonization is the presence of an atmosphere. Terraforming or transforming the atmosphere of Mars’ to suit human beings, is an option regarded as by scientists today. Using the discovery of water on its surface, the colonization of Mars can turn into a reality within [...]

The planet Mars has constantly intrigued mankind with the possibility of the presence of aliens and also the other forms of life. Apart from this, various other reasons like quest for water on Mars, prompted researchers to explore the Martian surface. Till date, almost 30 robotic spacecrafts including rovers, landers and orbiters have been sent [...]

Mars Pathfinder was NASA’s second low cost planetary discover program, aimed to promote the use of low cost spacecraft, and increase the frequency of space missions below the motto ‘cheaper, faster and better’. It consisted of a stationary lander and Sojourner rover, both programed to execute some experiments on the surface of planet Mars. Mars [...]

Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and is visible by means of the naked eye. This planet has no rings but only two moons: Phobos and Deimos. The two moons of Mars were not formed inside the same way as the Earth’s moon. They are believed to be the fragments of larger objects [...]

Enlarge ImagePlanet Mars may be the fourth planet from the Sun. The planet derives its name from that of the Roman god of war ? Mars. The ‘red planet’ has a high composition of iron oxide on its surface and hence flaunts a reddish appearance. Research reveals that Mars is actually a terrestrial planet. It [...]

Probably the only planet that could be eligible to harbor life in our solar program, besides Earth is our nearest neighbor ? Mars. It’s the red dot that looms inside the evening sky. Not surprisingly, it’s also the most sought following planets in NASA’s exploration program in outer space appropriate now. Mars has often appealed [...]

Among the reasons that Mars was named as ‘Mars’ was its red color. Red will be the color of blood and often symbolizes danger and violence. Ergo, planet Mars was named after the Roman God of War. In Astrology (the mass delusion that movement of planets far way, decides fate of men), the presence of [...]

President Obama, getting a chance to really feel his oats soon after some large wins, has predicted that the U.S. space program, below his new plans, would eventually lead to Americans walking on Mars during his lifetime. Noted Obama, “I expect to be around to see it. We want to leap into the future.” As [...]