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ESA Trace Gas Orbiter discovers chloride-containing deposits on Mars


ESA Trace Gas Orbiter discovers chloride-containing deposits on Mars

Chloride deposits are a sign of Mars’ early, water-rich past and have important implications for understanding Mars’ climate and habitability. Using high-resolution colour infrared images taken by the Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (CaSSIS) on board ESA’s Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO), planetary scientists have conducted a planet-wide search for chloride-containing deposits in Terra Sirenum […]