Several rovers and orbiters have been sent to Mars to study its geology, climate, and potential habitability, with plans for future missions to explore the planet further.
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There is evidence that liquid water may exist on Mars, which makes it a possible place for microbial life.
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Mars has two small moons, Phobos and Deimos, which are thought to be captured asteroids.
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Mars has the largest dust storms in the solar system, which can last for months and cover the entire planet.
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Mars has the largest volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons, which is over 13 miles high and 370 miles wide.
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The average temperature on Mars is about minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The length of a day on Mars is 24.6 hours, which is very similar to Earth's 24-hour day.
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Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in our solar system.
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Mars is often called the "Red Planet" because it appears as a reddish color in the night sky due to its iron-rich soil.