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VOYAGE TO MARS Due to the many common characteristics shared by Mars and the Earth early in our solar system's history, scientists are taking the search for evidence of ancient life on Mars very seriously; and with so many recent and upcoming missions to Mars, the new Challenger Voyage to Mars mission is not only exciting, but topical as well. Voyage to Mars builds on the exciting real-life adventures of NASA's numerous robotic Mars missions by taking the next step - transporting a human crew to the Martian surface to bring that all-important human element to the exploration of the Red planet.
Teachers - use the following resources to help prepare for your mission:
Classroom Activities Investigating Ore Deposits on Mars Mission Documents Content Articles About Mars is an introductory science article written especially for McAuliffe/Challenger teachers and their students. It serves as the basis for the content portion of the "Voyage To Mars" Teacher Workshop. Mars/Earth Comparison - a table allowing direct comparison of various characteristics of these two closely related planets. Mars Timeline - a chronology of significant events in the history of Martian exploration.
General Information Mars page - University of Arizona - the Nine Planets Marspage - National Space Science Data Center
NASA Mars Missions
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