The Planets: Inner Worlds -
nova

The rocky planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars - were born of similar material around the same time, yet only one supports life. Were Earth's neighbors always so extreme? Is there somewhere else in the solar system where life might flourish?

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 4612

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