Mars has vast reserves of frozen water at its polar ice caps and beneath its surface, suggesting the potential for past or present microbial life.
The Martian atmosphere is only 1% as dense as Earth's and is composed mainly of carbon dioxide. Which makes it unsuitable for human respiration without life support.
Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system, is located on Mars and stands about 13.6 miles (22 kilometers) high.
Mars experiences planet-wide dust storms that can last for weeks, significantly impacting surface conditions and the operation of rovers.
Mars has seasons similar to Earth due to its axial tilt, leading to changing weather patterns and temperature variations throughout its year.
There is evidence of ancient riverbeds and lake basins, indicating that liquid water once flowed on the Martian surface billions of years ago.