Our fascination with Mars has endured for centuries, and recent days have shown that we are closer than ever to unlocking the many mysteries of the Red Planet.
An "invasion" of Mars is currently underway... we look at this, the difficulty many past nations have had getting to Mars, and the latest US Navy activities which have led to UFO sightings.
With manned missions being planned for Mars, fuel and oxygen are key factors in preparation. Scientists are trying to figure out how to help astronauts breath easy on the Martian surface.