FACTS * Mass: 641,693,000,000,000 billion kg (0.107 x Earth) * did you know that when your in mars you weigh 1/3 of what you weigh on earth * It is similar to Venus as shines in the night sky * scientists describe Mars as the ‘Red Planet’ * Studies suggest that Mars has iron oxide on its surface which gives the planet its reddish appearance * When you get to mars you tend to get weaker so you have to exercise