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Most of Mars appears to be an endless expanse of alien desert, without a river or lake in sight. However, liquid water definitely existed in the planets distan

Within the last million years or so, melted snow might have dampened Mars' sands.

The explorer Zhurong from the Asian country found traces of the precious liquid in a region of dunes on the red planet. The discovery filled many gaps

Beijing, China (SPX) May 02, 2023 - The Zhurong rover has found evidence of water on dune surfaces on modern Mars by providing key observational proof of liquid water at low Martian latitudes, according to a study led by Prof. QIN Xia

Due to the discovery "priority should be given to salt-tolerant microbes in future missions searching for extant life on Mars," scientists say.

Water On Mars: Chinas Zhurong Rover has found evidence of liquid water on Mars. Up until now, it was believed that water could only exist on Mars as gas or as a solid. This new discovery will also help in figuring out if there ever was life on Mars.

A selfie taken by the Jurong rover on its landing stage, captured by a wireless camera. Credit: China National Space AdministrationZhurong rover, part of

A selfie taken by the Zhurong rover next to its landing pad, captured with a wireless camera. Credit: National Space Administration of China The Zhurong

China's fully robotic rover on Mars has, for the first time, found traces of recent water activity on the Red Planet, indicating that Mars has a few areas where conditions are suitable for life to exist.

The Zhurong rover has found evidence of water on dune surfaces on modern Mars by providing key observational proof of liquid water at low Martian latitudes.