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| Mars | |
| Nicknames: | The Red Planet |
| Category: | Planet |
| Galaxy: | Milky Way Galaxy |
| System: | Sol System |
| Planet: | Earth |
Mars is an actual planet and is located in the Milky Way Galaxy in the Sol system. It is the fourth planet from the sun and is often referred to as the "Red Planet". It is the closest planetary mass near to the planet Earth. Mars takes its name from Mars, the God of War from Greek and Roman mythology, who is also known by his Hellenistic name, Ares. Aside from Earth, Mars has been featured in more science fiction multimedia projects than any other actual planet.
In fiction
- Escape from Mars
- In the 1999 television movie, Escape from Mars, a NASA research team from the mid 2010s attempts the first manned space flight to Mars. The trip is wrought with peril and complications stemming from everything between computer malfunctions to personality clashes.
Points of Interest
TV shows that feature Mars
Characters from Mars
Notes & Trivia
- In the Supergirl episode, "Human for a Day", D.E.O. director Hank Henshaw reveals himself to be J'onn J'onzz, and makes the assertion that he is the "Last son of Mars".