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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The first phase is already underway as NASA's Perseverance rover traverses Mars collecting soil and rock samples using its robotic arm and drill system.
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New Atlas, 19 July 2025
Is Ending Women's Body Shame, One Chafe Stick at a Time
Mars 'Toxic' Food Dyes in M&M's, Skittles Under Scrutiny—Texas AG
Supreme Court Called to Settle High-Stakes Water Battle Between Two States
USMS had already begun revising its policies before the Texas lawsuit was filed.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
On Episode 169 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Rob Manning, JPL's Chief Engineer Emeritus, to look back at the Mariner 4 Mars mission 60 years later.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 19 July 2025
When the movie hit the theaters in 1995, Mars was in Virgo — the same sign the planet is currently in.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 19 July 2025
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New Atlas, 19 July 2025
Is Ending Women's Body Shame, One Chafe Stick at a Time
Mars 'Toxic' Food Dyes in M&M's, Skittles Under Scrutiny—Texas AG
Supreme Court Called to Settle High-Stakes Water Battle Between Two States
USMS had already begun revising its policies before the Texas lawsuit was filed.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
On Episode 169 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Rob Manning, JPL's Chief Engineer Emeritus, to look back at the Mariner 4 Mars mission 60 years later.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 19 July 2025
When the movie hit the theaters in 1995, Mars was in Virgo — the same sign the planet is currently in.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 19 July 2025
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“Mars.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mars. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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