Mars, our "Red Planet" neighbor, is far more than just a rusty rock in the sky. While its iconic crimson glow comes from iron oxide—literally rust —covering its surface, the world beneath the dust is a land of extremes.
: Mars is currently the only known planet in the universe entirely inhabited by robots. From veterans like Curiosity to the life-hunting Perseverance , these mechanical explorers are busy uncovering secrets of ancient lakes and organic molecules . Red Planet
Whether it's the search for ancient microbial life or the dream of building the first Martian city , Mars continues to be our greatest cosmic frontier. Mars, our "Red Planet" neighbor, is far more
: If you stood on the Martian surface at dusk, you’d witness a blue sunset . Because of the way fine dust in the atmosphere scatters light, the colors are the reverse of Earth: pinkish-red skies during the day and a blue glow around the sun as it sets. Because of the way fine dust in the