Mars: Life on the Red Planet | BBC Earth Science

Some of this footage was filmed before 2024, and was correct at the time of filming Mars is one of our closest neighbours, the fourth planet from the Sun, with only robotic explorers having explored this alien landscape. As the subject of sci-fi films and chart-topping songs alike, come on a journey with us to explore the mystery of Mars.

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