Mars in a Minute: What's Inside Mars?
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What's going on under the surface of Mars? This episode explores ways scientists intend to find out. Part of the "Mars in a Minute" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 59 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Astronomy, Science Experiments, Space Sciences
- Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 12
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- Release Year: 2018
- Producer/Distributor: NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
- Series: Mars in a Minute
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