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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 […]

Scientists discover a place on Mars that should enable life on Mars


Scientists discover a place on Mars that should enable life on Mars

Seismic data taken by NASA’s InSight landerwhich has since been decommissioned, discovered the presence of large reservoirs of liquid water beneath the surface of Mars. 2 VIEW GALLERY – 2 PICTURES Researchers have known for some time that Mars once hosted large amounts of liquid water, which formed river-like delta systems in various regions of […]