planet • terrestrial

Mars

The fourth planet from the Sun. A dusty, cold, desert world with a very thin atmosphere, famous as the destination of ISRO's Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission).

Physical & Orbital Properties

Mass: 6.39 × 10²³ kg
Gravity: 3.71 m/s²
Temperature: -65 °C
Orbital Period: 687 days
Distance from Earth: 225 million km

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of astronomical body is Mars?

Mars is classified as a planet (terrestrial). The Red Planet explored by Mangalyaan

What is the mass and gravity of Mars?

Mars has a mass of 639000000000000000000000.0 and a surface gravity of 3.71 m/s².

How far is Mars from Earth?

Mars is located approximately 225 million km from Earth.

What is the orbital period of Mars?

Mars has an orbital period of 687 days.