Thursday, September 18, 2008

MAVEN Will Uncover the Secrets of Mars' Ancient Past

"In the distant past, both Earth and Mars were covered in thick atmospheres and held large bodies of water. While Earth has become a cradle of life in our solar system, Mars lost its atmosphere and became a barren, desert world. No one knows why. NASA's 2013 MAVEN mission will offer scientists many clues as they try to solve this Martian mystery."

[via io9]

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