Planets

Discover a set of resources to get you up to speed on the discussion surrounding 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.

Learn how soil is different on Mars than on Earth, and what that means for growing plants on the red planet.

Discover some background information on how we'll learn to live and work on the Moon - and beyond!

Learn about the characteristics of the Earth and Mars, two planets in our Solar System.

Learn about how spacecraft have helped us learn about our Solar System.

Learn about the dwarf planets in our Solar System.

Learn about the amazing planets and moons of the outer Solar System.

Do you weigh the same on Jupiter as you do on Earth? Learn to calculate your weight on a different planet.

Earth is covered in rocks. So are Mercury, Venus, Mars and the Moon. Does that mean the rocky planets are all the same?