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Mars missions test the systems, science, and decision-making needed for humans to travel deeper into space.

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Learn how moon phases work, what causes them, and how to identify each phase with confidence.

Learn how to use a sky map to identify stars, constellations, planets, and deep-sky objects with confidence.

Learn what international space exploration means, why nations cooperate in space, and how shared missions shape science, security, and future exploration.