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.
Mars' snow is made of carbon dioxide ice, not water ice. During the Martian winter, temperatures can drop to as low as minus 190 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 123 degrees Celsius).
On Earth, the magnetic field acts as a shield that deflects charged particles emitted by the solar wind and cosmic rays.
In 2026, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency plans to launch the Mars Moons eXploration (MMX) mission.
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