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NASA's Rover Detects Water On Mars

This self-portrait of NASA's Mars rover Curiosity combines 66 exposures taken by the rover's Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) during the 177th (February 3, 2013) Martian day, or sol, of Curiosity's work on Mars. (NASA)
This self-portrait of NASA's Mars rover Curiosity combines 66 exposures taken by the rover's Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) during the 177th (February 3, 2013) Martian day, or sol, of Curiosity's work on Mars. (NASA)

Water has been discovered in the soil on Mars, according to measurements made by NASA’s Curiosity rover.

It’s a breakthrough finding in determining whether the red planet can harbor life, or if it ever has.

NASA scientists published their findings this week in the journal, Science.

Guest

  • Laurie Leshin, lead researcher on the paper that has confirmed the existence of water in Mars’ soil.

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