Red Planet
Britishnoun
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an informal name for Mars 2
Example Sentences
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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
That means this potential Earth twin could be even colder than the Red Planet.
From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026
Musk has often talked about colonizing the Red Planet in his lifetime, and at 54, that might be a technological stretch — though the billionaire claims otherwise.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025
The satellites will map the magnetic fields, upper atmosphere and ionosphere of Mars in 3D, gathering data that will help humans land or even settle on the Red Planet.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 7, 2025
The Red Planet showing the Valles Marineris canyon system across the center.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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