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Is It Actually Possible to Colonize Mars?

But have you ever seriously considered what it would take to colonize Mars, for example? What resources would it require and what the consequences might be? This video attempts to assess these fascinating questions as accurately as possible. Is It Actually Possible to Colonize Mars?

9:28

NASA Built a Helicopter on Mars, But How?

The Mars exploration vehicle known under the name 'Ingenuity' is the first-ever helicopter to fly outside of the Earth's atmosphere. Why was it necessary to build a helicopter specifically for Mars? Which engineering challenges did the NASA team designing this unusual helicopter have to battle?

9:32

How Mars Lost Its Atmosphere!

Though it doesn't look like a nice place to live now, Mars may have had an atmosphere more like ours on Earth! But how did it lose it? One way a planet can lose its atmosphere is through a process called 'sputtering.'

4:53

What Would Houses on Mars Look Like?

Mars used to be the property of science fiction writers and their fanciful imagination. These days, it seems like colonizing Mars is just a decade or two away, with hundreds of thousands of people already volunteering to go. But how will they live on Mars once they get to that hostile environment?

5:08

Monday's Landing on Mars - What To Expect!

On Monday, the most complex and advanced rover ever built is going to be landing on Mars. But what if it crashes? In this fascinating video, team members at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory share the challenges of the Curiosity Mars rover's final minutes to landing on the surface of Mars.

9:40

This Is How Scientists Are Planning to Build... On Mars!

Some of the greatest minds on Earth are already preparing for that to happen, and they are aiming toward Mars. One of the primary necessities for the settlers on Mars is shelter, which would ideally already be in place by the time they arrive.

8:46

Life on Mars - What Could It Look Like?

From soviet orbiters to NASA rovers, Mars accepted many visitors from planet Earth in the past few decades. So the question is... If we ever were to discover living microorganisms on the Red Planet, how do we know that we weren't the ones who planted them in the first place?

9:24

Explained: Why Is the Space Mission to Mars Important?

For many, many years, people have been fantasizing about landing and even establishing a human colony on Mars, but why Mars of all the planets? Why is it even important, and how can it be achieved? This video will explore the entire idea and discuss its advantages as well as its risks.

8:01

The Most Incredible Things Humans Have Found On Mars

Mars has captivated humans for ages. For a long time, we’ve even debated the possibility of life on the Red Planet. While there’s much research needed on that topic, we have discovered many fascinating things on Mars with the help of NASA's Mars rovers.

4:15

Where Will the Exploration of Mars Lead Us? Find Out Here

Ever since mankind successfully walked on the moon, scientists and lovers of Sci-Fi alike have turned their attention and efforts towards Mars, viewing it as the next step in space exploration.

5:29

What does a Mars landing look like - Amazing video

This artist's concept animation depicts, in great detail and graphics, key events of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission, which will launch in late 2011 and land a rover, Curiosity , on Mars in August 2012.

17:15

It Looks Like We'll Be Heading to Mars Sooner Than Later!

The prospect of humans colonizing Mars has excited all of us for many centuries, but it's only in the present day that the possibility is becoming a reality. This TED Talk will give you some fascinating insight into how, when, and why Mars is likely to be colonized.

3:10

Watch the Best HD Panorama Photo of Mars Ever Taken

Mars has always captivated us. Over the decades, scientists have been trying hard to uncover what wonders are hidden on the Red Planet.

6:14

Did You Know Mars Once Had Massive Waterfalls?

Mars may presently be a desolate rock, but some scientists believe it was once a place flowing with rivers and massive waterfalls. In fact, evidence suggests that the planet had a waterfall up to four kilometers (2.4 miles) high!

3:07

The Speed of Light Visualized in a Magnificent Video

This video will demonstrate very clearly how a photon (a particle of light) travels from Earth to Mars. The magnitude of the distance will help you understand why we haven't landed there yet.

3:11

An Incredible Opportunity to Fly Over the Martian Lands

The European Space Agency (ESA) has been mapping the surface of Mars by using an advanced imaging satellite for the past several years. Combined with previous data collected by them and NASA, they compiled an incredible video any space enthusiast should see.