Mars is an obvious target for exploration because it is close by in our Solar System, but there are many more reasons to explore the Red Planet. The scientific reasons for going to Mars can be summarised by the search for life, understanding the surface and the planet’s evolution, and preparing for future human exploration. Understanding whether life existed elsewhere in the Universe beyond Earth is a fundamental question of humankind. Mars is an excellent place to investigate this question because it is the most similar planet to Earth in the Solar System.
Diameter
6,791km / 4,220 mi
Day length
24 hrs 37 min
Force of Gravity
38% of earth
Avg distance from Earth
225Mkm / 140Mmi
Temperature
-60°C / -76°F
Rocket x is one of the most powerful launch vehicles ever designed. It has the ability to carry over 80 metric tonnes to Earth orbit. Space continuum has been rapidly iterating on the design of Rocket x with orbital-flight targeted for 2023. At this rate, we're expecting to launch rocket x in 2026 and reach mars.