An Enticing Orb

Global dust storms, landslides, and even “marsquakes” continue to sculpt the red planet’s surface. Since 1976, waves of landers and rovers have been exploring this alien terrain, gathering clues about the Martian past while setting the stage for future missions. And when the first people arrive on Mars, they will push human ingenuity further than ever before as they make this cold red world their new home.