Mars race

The Mars race is like a big competition to see which country or company can be the first to send a spacecraft to Mars and get there safely. Different countries and companies are building spacecraft (sometimes called "spaceships") to try and get to Mars. To make sure the spacecraft get there, scientists and engineers have to make sure the spacecraft has enough fuel and the right parts, and plan the best route to Mars. Then, when the spacecraft is ready, it gets launched into space and it goes on a journey to Mars. It's like a race - whoever gets to Mars first wins!