Why It's So Hard to Land on Mars

The video discusses the fascination with Mars and the numerous missions sent to explore it. Despite many attempts, landing on Mars is challenging due to its unique atmosphere. The video compares landing techniques on Earth, the Moon, and Mars, highlighting the difficulties and solutions developed over time. It covers various landing methods, including aeroshells, parachutes, retro rockets, airbags, and the sky crane. The video emphasizes the need for automation in landings due to communication delays and the importance of these missions in understanding Mars's past and potential for life.

Discuss the significance of the Viking missions in the context of Mars exploration.

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Explain why all landing steps must occur automatically during Mars missions.

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What insights have Mars landers provided about the planet's past?

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