... to though. “Flying a heavier-than-air vehicle within Mars’ thin atmosphere has never been done before, and we’re ... of the surface below for transmission back to Earth. “The Mars Helicopter’s initial flight will represent that planet’s version of the ...
...cracks found in craters. Earlier this month, scientists suggested Mars once had an ancient planet-wide system of channels ...same climate evolution and the same path that Mars is going. Understanding Mars' evolution is crucial for understanding our own ...
... in situ rover. Between them, the mission scientific objectives include; mapping the morphology and geological structure of Mars, investigating the surface soil characteristics and water-ice distribution and analysing the surface material composition...
... samples for a possible return to Earth by future Mars sample return missions from its landing location in Jezero Crater... is also designed to better understand the geology and climate of Mars, and to pave the way for human exploration beyond the Moon...
...discovering several subglacial liquid bodies of various sizes strewn under Mars’ South polar region. This time around, using a...the matter in ROOM recently, suggested the shallow subsurface of Mars at least may well be habitable. Handily, there are ...
... making the early habitability of the planet possible, add the team in their paper. If water was available on Mars earlier than thought, it suggests it could be a natural byproduct of some process early on in planet formation, rather than delivered...