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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.