Mars Courses and Certifications

The Science of the Solar System

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Explore the solar system using principles from multiple sciences. Understand Mars, outer planets, exoplanets, and habitability. Advanced content with critical thinking emphasis.

• Coursera
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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Astrum

Have We Really Found Life on Mars?

Explore NASA's Perseverance rover discovery of leopard-spotted rocks on Mars and examine whether these formations truly represent the first signs of extraterrestrial life.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Astrum

We Finally Have Evidence of Ancient Oceans on Mars

Discover how China's Zhurong rover found definitive proof of ancient Martian oceans, revealing evidence of waves, tides, and potential signs of life on the Red Planet.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

Is There Life on Mars? - Carl Sagan's 1977 Christmas Lectures - Lecture 5

Carl Sagan explores Viking mission's findings on Mars, discussing soil analysis, microbiology experiments, and the ongoing search for extraterrestrial life in this engaging 1977 Christmas Lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

Mars before Viking - Lecture 4

Explore Mars through Mariner 9's groundbreaking discoveries, revealing unexpected features like craters, volcanoes, and valleys. Sagan discusses climate change evidence and potential for past life on the Red Planet.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The History of Mars - Lecture 3

Explore Mars' mysteries with Carl Sagan: geology, chemistry, moons, and the search for life. Discover early observations, NASA missions, and evolving theories about the Red Planet's potential for extraterrestrial life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gresham College

From Mars with Love - Postcards from 50 Years of Exploring The Red Planet

Explore 50 years of Mars exploration, from Viking missions to modern discoveries revealing water's role and potential for life on the red planet.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gresham College

From Mars with Love - Postcards from 50 Years of Exploring the Red Planet

Explore 50 years of Mars exploration through NASA missions, from Viking's first landing to Perseverance's search for ancient life, revealing how the Red Planet transformed from desert to water world.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NASA Astrobiology

How to Survive on Mars

Explore Mars survival challenges and solutions with expert insights on microbial adaptation, methane detection, and sustainable habitation in extreme Martian conditions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Lunar and Planetary Institute

Assessing Reaction Pathways on Mars - From Meteorites to Sample Return

Explore Mars' geological evolution through meteorite analysis and sample return missions, uncovering reaction pathways and planetary processes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

National Space Society

The New World on Mars: What We Can Create on the Red Planet

Explore Dr. Robert Zubrin's vision for Mars settlement, from technological breakthroughs to building thriving cities, and learn about potential scientific discoveries and cultural innovations on the Red Planet.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

KISSCaltech

Journeys at Mars: Discoveries and Future Exploration

Explore Mars' 30-year journey through expert insights on key discoveries and future missions. Gain perspectives from international scientists and astronauts on Red Planet exploration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

KISSCaltech

Journey to the Center of Mars - Scientific Results of the InSight Mission

Explore Mars' deep interior with InSight mission's Principal Investigator. Discover groundbreaking findings on planetary formation and evolution from this pioneering Mars exploration project.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Seds Online

Early Mars Sedimentary Systems at Gale and Jezero Craters and Their Paleoclimate Implications

Explore ancient Martian landscapes and climate through sedimentary evidence from Gale and Jezero craters, as revealed by recent rover missions and geological analysis.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

EAI - European Astrobiology Institute

Mars Sample Return Mission and the Search for Life in Jezero Crater

Explore Mars exploration through Perseverance rover's mission at Jezero Crater, focusing on sample collection strategies and the search for ancient biosignatures in preparation for Mars Sample Return.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video