How Does Mars 101 | National Geographic Work?

Mars 101 from National Geographic is like getting a fun tour of Mars through a video game that teaches you about space in a simple and playful way.

Imagine you're playing a video game where you can walk around on Mars, see the red rocks, feel the wind (or maybe not feel it at all), and learn how astronauts live there. That's what Mars 101 is like, but instead of just playing, you're learning about real science and facts about Mars.

You start by choosing a mission or exploring different parts of Mars. Each part shows you cool things, like the biggest mountains or the deepest canyons. You might even get to pretend you’re an astronaut doing experiments on the surface, just like in a space adventure!

As you play, you learn about how Mars is different from Earth: it's colder, has no water on the surface, and has a sky that looks red because of the dust. It’s like learning about a new planet through a game you can touch, move around in, and even make choices in, just like playing with your favorite toy.