THE PLANETS

OVERVIEW

STRUCTURE

SURFACE

Mars

Mars is a terrestrial planet whose surface consists of minerals containing silicon and oxygen, metals, and other elements that typically make up rock. The surface is primarily composed of tholeiitic basalt, although parts are more silica-rich than typical basalt.

ROTATION TIME

1.03 Days

REVOLUTION TIME

1.88 Years

RADIUS

3,389.5 KM

AVERAGE TEMP.

-28°c