
ESA's space probe captures detailed images of Mars and its mysterious moon
ESA's space probe captures detailed images of Mars and its mysterious moon
Space probe Hera passed Mars while on its way..
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. The surface of Mars is orange-red because it is covered in iron(III) oxide dust, giving it the nickname "the Red Planet". Mars is among the brightest objects in Earth's sky, and its high-contrast albedo features have made it a common subject for telescope viewing. It is classified as a terrestrial planet and is the second smallest of the Solar System's planets with a diameter of 6,779 km (4,212 mi). In terms of orbital motion, a Martian solar day (sol) is equal to 24.6 hours, and a Martian solar year is equal to 1.88 Earth years. Mars has two natural satellites that are small and irregular in shape: Phobos and Deimos.
ESA's space probe captures detailed images of Mars and its mysterious moon
Space probe Hera passed Mars while on its way..
A British-built Mars rover stuck on Earth since the start of the war in Ukraine may soon be on its way after the UK Space Agency..