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when will we go to Mars? In the early 2040s!
when will we go to Mars? In the early 2040s!
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How far away is Mars
How far away is Mars
Every 26 months Mars and Earth closest together!
Every 26 months Mars and Earth closest together!
So, When do we go?
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It takes about 7 to 9 months (less than one year) to travel one-way to Mars using current spacecraft technology.
Travel Time Breakdown
One-Way Trip: Roughly 7 to 9 months depending on the speed of the spacecraft and planetary alignment.
Surface Stay: About 500 days (16 to 18 months) waiting for Earth and Mars to align properly for a fuel-efficient return trip.
Return Journey: Another 7 to 9 months.
Total Mission Time: Around 2 to 3 years for a complete round trip. (1000 days are planned)
Why It Takes So Long
Distance:
The distance between Earth and Mars changes constantly, averaging about 140 million miles (225 million kilometers).Orbital Paths: Spacecraft do not fly in a straight line. They travel along curved, fuel-saving paths called Hohmann transfer orbits.
Launch Windows: Ideal launch times only open once every 26 months when the two planets are in the correct positions.
Structure and Surface
Structure and Surface
Mars is a terrestrial planet. It is small and rocky.
Mars has a thin atmosphere.
Mars has an active atmosphere, but the surface of the planet is not active. Its volcanoes are dead.
Time on Mars
Time on Mars
One day on Mars lasts 24.6 hours. It is just a little longer than a day on Earth.
One year on Mars is 687 Earth days. It is almost twice as long as one year on Earth.
Mars’ Neighbors
Mars’ Neighbors
Mars has two moons. Their names are Phobos and Deimos.
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. That means Earth and Jupiter are Mars’ neighboring planets.
Quick History
Quick History
Mars has been known since ancient times because it can be seen without advanced telescopes.
Several missions have visited Mars. And Mars is the only planet we have sent rovers to. They drive around Mars, taking pictures and measurements.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope took this picture of Mars as it was making its closest approach to Earth in 60,000 years!
In this picture of Mars, you can see water-ice clouds, polar ice, and some rocky features.
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