Mars in a Minute: How Do You Get to Mars?
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesWhat does it take to get a spacecraft to Mars? Scientists cover a few key things to remember when planning a trip to the Red Planet. Part of the “Mars in a Minute” series.
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Runtime: 59 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Astronomy, Space Sciences
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2011
- Producer/Distributor: NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
- Series: Mars in a Minute
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