COSMIC TIDBITS MARS FACTS

Journey to the Red Planet with the 4-page ‘COSMIC TIDBITS Mars FACTS’ fact sheet. This engaging guide takes you on a tour of Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun and a key focus of human space exploration.   Learn about its distinctive red appearance, caused by iron oxide (or rust) on its surface, and its dramatic landscapes, from the highest volcano to the deepest, longest canyon in the solar system.  Understand the mysteries of its thin atmosphere, evidence of liquid water in the past, and the potential for life.  This fact sheet also highlights Mars missions and the future plans for human exploration.  Suitable for middle school students to adults, this fact sheet is an essential resource for anyone fascinated by the intriguing world of Mars.