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What's up in Space? Mars

13 minutes 5 seconds

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Illustration of the planets in our solar system. Caption: Mars is more like Earth than any other planet.

Examines the similarities and differences between Mars and Earth. Comments on the size, color, atmosphere, and temperature of Mars. Includes footage from recent missions to Mars and speculates on possible manned space flights to the Red Planet.

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Runtime: 13 minutes 5 seconds

Illustration of the Earth in space. Caption: As Earth orbits the Sun, it spins on its axis.
What's Up In Space?
Episode 2
12 minutes 37 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 6
Illustration of the planets in our solar system. Caption: Mars is more like Earth than any other planet.
What's Up In Space?
Episode 4
13 minutes 5 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 6
Illustration of the Sun and planets in our solar system. Caption: The Sun is the closest star to planet Earth.
What's Up In Space?
Episode 6
12 minutes 10 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 6