6 February 2021, 10:22 am EST By
Mars is also celebrating its own new year just like Earth. However, there's a huge difference between the two. Scientists announced that the Red Planet's new year will take place on Feb. 7, which is also a very special event here on Earth since it is known as Super Bowl Sunday.
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396425 12: In this artist's conception, NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft is shown in orbit around Mars October 23, 2001. Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said that although the craft had entered orbit around Mars, it would be a while before it could be determined if it was the correct orbit and that all systems were operating properly.