A single eyelash could ruin this mission searching for life on Mars 👽 Engineer Charlie Roe shows us some key features of the Rosalind Franklin Mars Rover. Join us tomorrow for the third and final lecture. Catch up on iPlayer: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002p22s/royal-institution-christmas-lectures-2025-maggie-aderinpocock-is-there-life-beyond-earth-2-searching-the-solar-system | Royal Institution of Great Britain

Here's How Far Mars Is from Earth & How Long It Takes to Get There

Mars facts: How far is the planet from Earth?

NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars broke its driving record with a 1,350.7 feet (411.7 meters) ride on June 19, 2025. See a time-lapse of the ride here. Read more 👉 https://space-com.visitlink.me/k5enD7 Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS | edited by Steve Spaleta Music: "With Music on Repeat (Instrumental Version)" by Victor Lundberg / courtesy of epidemicsound | Space.com

Fresh tracks etched into the Martian soil reveal the journey of a Mars rover as it explores the Red Planet. 🚀🔴 Every line in the dust marks a step forward in humanity’s search for answers clues about Mars’ geology, climate, and the possibility of ancient life written directly on its surface. #Mars #MarsMystery #SpaceX #NASA #fblifestyle | Mars journey