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Ep. 16 - Mars

Ep. 16 - Mars

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This episode dives deep into the wonders and mysteries of Mars, exploring the Red Planet from every angle. Listeners learn about its size, gravity, seasons, and extreme temperatures, as well as its dramatic surface features like Olympus Mons and Valles Marineris. The hosts discuss Mars’ thin atmosphere, shifting dust storms, and long-gone rivers and lakes, raising the question of whether life once thrived there. The conversation highlights robotic missions that have transformed our understanding of Mars, the cultural fascination with the planet in both myth and science fiction, and the ambitious plans to one day send humans through massive projects like Starship. Both scientific detail and cultural context come together, making this an engaging journey into why Mars captures so much human curiosity and imagination.
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