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This episode explores the international efforts to study Mars and the curiosity surrounding the possibility of life on the planet.

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Laila Weir From Spirit and Opportunity to Mangalyaan and Nozomi, explore the story of the international effort to study the red planet, and why we are so curious about our neighbor in the solar system. Includes mentions of: Outer Space, Flying, Heights Science & Nature, Scientific Experiments #History #Sleep #science #Mars #space #experiments About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall asleep and you have a curious mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp your attention, pulling your mind away from any racing thoughts, making room for the soothing music and calming narration to guide you into a peaceful sleep. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sleepy History is a production of…

People in this episode

Host: Simon Mattacks

Topics covered

• Mars missions
• space exploration
• scientific experiments
• life on Mars
• international collaboration

Keywords

• Mars
• space
• scientific experiments
• life on Mars
• outer space
• history
• curiosity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Slumber Studios

Places: Mars, Outer Space, Red Planet

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