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Mars Used to Be Gray?! Why It Rusted Early

Did you know that Mars wasn't always the Red Planet we know today? According to a recent groundbreaking study, Mars was once gray — and it may have started rusting much earlier than scientists believed, while liquid water still flowed on its surface.
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Living on Mars Time | NASA JPL Engineer Shares Her Experience

Do you think your work schedule is bad? NASA JPL Systems Engineer Nagin Cox discusses the Martian day, which is 40 minutes longer than an Earth day, and how it affects the daily routines of rover operators.
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Water on Mars: Discovery Deep in the Crust

Is there water deep within Mars’s crust? In this video, we dive into the story of how scientists discovered that there may be water 6 to 12 miles below the surface of Mars.
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Did NASA Find Proof of Past Life on Mars? Latest Findings Explained

Are we one step closer to proving the existence of past life on Mars? NASA’s Perseverance Rover recently found possible leopard spots on a Martian rock. On Earth, leopard spots are a sign of microbes causing a chemical reaction on a rock.
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Possible Sign of Life Found on Mars

What does it mean that the Curiosity Rover found manganese oxide on Mars? On Earth, the mineral manganese only oxidizes under specific conditions, one of which is with the help of microbes.
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June 27, July 25, August 29 | 7:30 and 9:30 pm

Mars Symphony

Join us for the world premiere of the interplanetary symphony of science performed live by a chamber orchestra of Multiverse players, led by conductor and composer David Ibbett.
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Get Ready for Mission: Mars!

Mission: Mars is an exciting new educational experience on Roblox from the Museum of Science. How much do you know about Mars? Launch Mission: Mars and design, build, and solve missions to explore and survive on Mars.
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Meet the Mars Rovers!

Meet the rovers on Mars! They are exploring the planet to discover more about its history and gather clues for the future. Learn about Mars rovers, how they work, and what they are searching for.
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How Big Is the Universe?

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how big the stars and planets are? Discover just how big the universe is and compare the sizes of planets, stars, galaxies, and the observable universe.

Mars Kahoots

We have lots to learn about our neighboring planet, Mars. Discover what the Red Planet has to offer and share the knowledge with your classroom.
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Kellie Gerardi Explores Martian Farming - Soil to Sip

How will future astronauts raise food on Mars?
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Living on Mars Time | NASA JPL Engineer Nagin Cox Shares Her Experience

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Systems Engineer Nagin Cox shares her experience of living on Martian time from Earth while working on four rover missions.
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Why Can I See the Moon During the Day?

The Moon is most well known for lighting up the night sky but sometimes you may catch a glimpse of it during the day. Learn more about the relationship between the Moon, Earth, and Sun.
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How Will We Live On Mars?

Explore the ways that scientists and engineers are starting to plan ahead for human space travel. Discover what challenges they are considering while planning for humans to visit, or even live on, the planet Mars.
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How Will We Get to Mars?

Currently, no human has travelled to Mars, or even beyond the Moon. Learn about the challenges of getting humans to Mars and maybe even how we can solve them.