Red Planet
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A determination to get to the Red Planet “provides the impetus to really create next-level technologies, which is why we’re contemplating nuclear propulsion, because you need that to close those distances.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Musk has spoken of getting humans to the Red Planet before the end of this decade.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Chinese space manufacturing companies and scientists have previously pointed to the Red Planet as a potential destination for astronauts.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Although human exploration of Mars remains years away, this research helps narrow down where astronauts might one day touch down on the Red Planet.
From Science Daily • Dec. 27, 2025
The Red Planet showing the Valles Marineris canyon system across the center.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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