Nova

The Planets: Mars

Season 46, Episode 13 of 23

Mars was once a blue water world studded with active volcanoes. But when its magnetic field and protective atmosphere faded, it became the frozen desert planet we know today. With so many necessary elements in place, did life ever form on Mars?

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3 p.m.
4/28/2020
8 a.m.
4/28/2020
noon
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2 p.m.
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2:30 p.m.
10/16/2024
11 p.m.
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noon
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