Saturday, June 9, 2007

Puddles of Water Found on Mars

A new analysis of pictures taken by the exploration rover Opportunity reveals what appear to be small ponds of liquid water on the surface of Mars.

The report identifies specific spots that appear to have contained liquid water two years ago, when Opportunity was exploring a crater called Endurance. It is a highly controversial claim, as many scientists believe that liquid water cannot exist on the surface of Mars today because of the planet’s thin atmosphere.

Read more @ NewScientist

1 comment:

James Prisco said...

You know what pack ice means? Ala rocket fuel.Mars could be a stepping stone.We might be dead by then,but it's great insight.