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Destination Mars: The New Frontier

Join the team of scientists and astronauts who are working to make one of humanity’s oldest dreams come true: life on Mars.
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Space News Deep Dive: Life on Mars? Not Quite.

NASA announced that the Perseverance rover had discovered a potential biosignature on the planet Mars. Now just so we are quite clear, what Perseverance did not find was proof of either current or past life on Mars. However what it did find is awfully...
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Destino Marte: La Nueva Frontera

La NASA, entre otros, tiene la mirada fija en el Planeta Rojo y está desarrollando la tecnología necesaria para llegar hasta allá.
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Planetary Profile: Mad Mars

You might think that Mars has the least amount of mystery to it (well, for planets that aren’t Earth anyway). But the Red Planet has a way of confuddling us like no other world. Every time we learn something new it just raises twelve new questions. So let...
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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.

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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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.
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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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Kellie Gerardi Explores Martian Farming - Soil to Sip

How will future astronauts raise food on Mars?