Question

Recently nasa has launched space probes to explore mars. why might mars have been chosen for these explorations?

Answer 1

I think Mars have been chosen for these explorations because it is closer to earth and has the approximately the same size. It was found that it is the planet with the most hospitable climate in the solar system next to Earth. Hope this helps. Have a nice day.

Answer 2

Multiple factors were involved in the decision of exploration of Mars.
Mars is similar to Earth in size and it is the next planet. Moreover, evidence was present to suggest that liquid water existed, and may possibly still exist, on Mars. All of these factors led to the planet's exploration.