Mars, the fourth planet from the sun, has extreme conditions that make human survival currently unfeasible due to radiation, reduced air pressure, and a thin atmosphere lacking in breathable oxygen. Future missions, like NASA's Mars 2020, aim to explore the planet for signs of ancient life while technology and research are deemed essential for potential human habitation. While alternatives such as the exoplanet Kepler-1649c exist, the focus remains on understanding and preserving Earth before pursuing life on Mars.