Researchers caution that the molecules could be of abiotic or biological origin, and do not represent definitive proof of past life on Mars.
Billionaire Elon Musk will launch the Falcon 9 rocket, deploying 21 satellites for direct mobile communication in unconnected areas, aiming to fund a Mars mission.
The new Russian rocket engine achieves higher acceleration than chemical rockets by using magnetic plasma accelerators, allowing for speeds of up to 100 km/s.
New research provides the clearest evidence yet that Mars once contained a significant body of water and a more habitable environment for life.
The findings are the latest evidence indicating the existence of this hypothesized ocean, called Deuteronilus, roughly 3.5 to 4 billion years ago on Mars.
The clouds, composed of carbon dioxide ice crystals, glow in shades of red, green, and pearlescent hues in the martian twilight.
Recent years have seen a significant rise in private investments in space, with institutional investors and family offices recognizing the economic and scientific potential of space technologies.
"The shape of the ripples unequivocally indicates the presence of water in lakes that was subjected to wind influence".
Musk proposes direct democracy for Mars, allowing colonists to vote directly on laws and policies.
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