Mars Express Spacecraft Makes Surprising Discovery
For years, scientists have suspected that Mars was once a planet similar to Earth, but over time became a frozen desert. The Mars Express spacecraft has now made a significant discovery in the underground layers of the planet, which could change the way we understand the universe.
The spacecraft found significant amounts of ice in the underground layers of the surface of Mars, particularly in the region known as Meusae Fossae. After 20 years of exploration, the sphere has revealed 2.5 km of unknown nature, confirming the area to be 3.7 km and very rich in ice, similar to the polar caps.
The new MARSIS radar on Mars Express, from the European Space Agency, has determined that these ices found on Mars could melt and generate an aquatic layer. This discovery has sparked excitement as it could potentially allow the development of life on the Red Planet.
Thomas Watters, author of the MFF research at the Smithsonian Institution, stated, “When there is water, even ice, life or evidence of past life is possible.” This surprising finding has opened new possibilities for understanding the potential for life beyond Earth.
The implications of this discovery could be far-reaching, and researchers are eager to explore further to understand the full extent of the potential for life on Mars. For more detailed information, the full note is available in The Nation.