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Where does Mars fit into the Solar System and what makes this planet unique?Key facts
- Mars is the 4th planet from the Sun.
- Olympus Mons on Mars is the tallest mountain in the Solar System.
- Rovers have been sent to explore the surface of Mars, searching for signs of life.
- Humans may one day colonise Mars.
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Mars
4th planet from the Sun
Average distance from the Sun 228 million km
Mars has the tallest mountain in the Solar System
Olympus Mons
Olympus Mons is 3 times the height of Everest
Atmosphere: 95.32% Carbon dioxide, 2.7% Nitrogen, 1.6% Argon, 0.13% Oxygen
Mars has polar ice caps
Temperatures of -140°C
Elsewhere temperatures can reach 22°C
Mars has seasons
Mars = 0.1 Earth masses
Mars rovers are exploring the surface looking for signs of life
We may colonise Mars in the future
Mars- The next best place to live, or find life
