Let's Talk Mars Resources
Mosaic of the Valles Marineris hemisphere of Mars projected into point perspective (NASA/JPL-Caltech)
Mosaic of the Valles Marineris hemisphere of Mars projected into point perspective (NASA/JPL-Caltech)
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Discover a set of resources to get you up to speed on the discussion surrounding Mars
Over the years, we have learned much about the conditions of Mars and now, humans may be travelling to Mars within the decade. Space exploration like this has allowed us to understand the world past our atmosphere and much of this technology has helped our everyday lives. Below are a set of resources to get you thinking about Mars and the things astronauts and engineers have to do to get humans there.
Mars: The Red Planet
Destination Mars
Discover how space agencies have explored the Red Planet in the past and present and learn about the future of human spaceflight to the red planet.
Earth vs. Mars
Learn about the characteristics of the Earth and Mars, two planets in our Solar System.
Engineering Our Way to Mars
Testing Parachutes for Mars
NASA engineers apply kinematics and dynamics to test parachutes designed specifically to help space probes land safely using aerodynamics.
Testing Spacesuit Material
Learn about a new material for spacesuits and the engineer who designed it.
Home Sweet Home In Space
Learn about the history of space stations and how they help us learn about space.
The Hazards of Going to Mars
Life Support in Space - Closed Systems
Learn how astronauts survive in the International Space Station.
Radiation and Human Space Exploration
One of the greatest hazards that humans in space face is cosmic radiation. Learn what cosmic radiation is, why it's dangerous, and ways that we are looking at protecting humans in deep space.
Spaceflight and Bone Loss
Astronauts can experience bone loss in space. To understand why, you need to know a bit about how bones are formed and maintained in your body.
Mars And Beyond!
Exploration of the Planets in the Solar System
Learn about how spacecraft have helped us learn about our Solar System.
The Inner Solar System
Earth is covered in rocks. So are Mercury, Venus, Mars and the Moon. Does that mean the rocky planets are all the same?
The Outer Solar System
Learn about the amazing planets and moons of the outer Solar System.