Mental Floss

MARS

The future?

If humans ever become a multi-planet species, some would have to spend years in space. And researchers have definitely speculated whether space travel would allow for reproduction.

Nick Keppler














NASA

In 2004, the rover Opportunity landed on Mars. Originally intended to serve a mere 90-day mission, the rover instead beamed back scientific discoveries for more than a decade—and now its groundbreaking mission is over.

Erin McCarthy


NASA's Perserverance rover takes a photo of Mars.

Few celestial objects have fascinated humankind throughout history more than the Red Planet. Here's what you need to know about Mars.

David W Brown