1
: the Roman god of war compare ares
2
: the planet fourth in order from the sun and conspicuous for its red color see Planets Table
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Additional analysis indicated minerals in the meteorite at one point interacted with liquid water on Mars, although a specific timeframe couldn’t be established.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
The Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group plans to continue to hold discussions with industry players into next year.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
First, Some Facts Jupiter, the fifth planet from the Sun, is between Mars and Saturn.
—Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
While Bruno Mars doesn’t have stans like Grande, he’s been more consistent than Gaga on the charts — every one of his albums has put out at least one No. 1 single.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
The Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group plans to continue to hold discussions with industry players into next year.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
First, Some Facts Jupiter, the fifth planet from the Sun, is between Mars and Saturn.
—Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
While Bruno Mars doesn’t have stans like Grande, he’s been more consistent than Gaga on the charts — every one of his albums has put out at least one No. 1 single.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Mars.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mars. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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