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relating to the planet Mars or characteristic of its environment
- Martian rovers like Curiosity and Perseverance explore the surface of Mars, sending back valuable data to Earth.
- Martian soil, rich in iron oxide, gives the planet its distinctive reddish appearance.
- The reddish, dusty landscape had a definite Martian feel to it.
- Astronomers are searching for evidence of current or past Martian lifeforms.
- Scientists hope future robotic missions will help unlock more Martian secrets.