From the time astronomers first turned their telescopes on the planet, we have imagined life there. Science fiction writers like Edgar Rice Burroughs, Ray Bradbury and H.G. Wells have written about life on and invaders from Mars. We have sent robots to orbit the planet, land on its surface, and sample the rocks and soil. In this edition of How Stuff Works , we will examine the fascinating world of the red planet. Inc. All rights reserved.
Meteors burn up when they hit the earth's atmosphere.