Journey to the Planets

While similar to Earth in many ways, Mars has no breathable atmosphere and a history of climate change. What can we learn from the red planet?

Gigantic in size and complete with a raging red eye, Jupiter is one of the most recognisable planets. Could its moons harbour intelligent life?

Blast-off on the ultimate travel adventure, as images from ultra-high tech telescopes take you on a breathtaking journey to the planets.

Plagued by high temperatures and deadly acid smog, could scientists ever find a way to visit the planets nearest the Sun?

With bigger and better telescopes revealing more than ever before, find out more about these mysterious outer planets.

Explore the Solar System with National Geographic, as this revealing series takes you on a tour of the planets.