5 fast facts about Mars The name Mars comes from the ancient Roman god of war. Romans could see the planet in the night sky, and its red color reminded them of blood, according to NASA.

Mars 10 fun facts about Mars, also known as the red planet Extensive research efforts have taken place in an ongoing mission to explore the planet ...

Mars is known for its barren desert landscape and dry climate. But two recent studies in the journals Nature and Science go ...

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the exploration of Mars. The United States, Soviet Union and China are the only three countries to land a spacecraft on Mars. Facts There have ...

Discover interesting facts about Mars, its moons, its atmosphere, and the possibilities of life.