played a crucial role in shaping the inner solar system by altering the distribution of planetesimals and shifting material that would eventually form the terrestrial planets. The Grand Tack ...

With the exception of Pluto, planets in our solar system are classified as either terrestrial (Earth-like) or Jovian (Jupiter-like) planets. Terrestrial planets include Mercury, Venus, Earth ...

The relative size of the inner planets of our solar system: Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

Most terrestrial planets have atmospheres, but the conditions on their surfaces would not allow humans to survive there. Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system (despite being further from ...