Mars orbiter discovers large water reserve hidden in canyon
A significant amount of water exists under a canyon system on Mars, scientists recently discovered.
Stay updated with breaking news from Close Mars. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
A significant amount of water exists under a canyon system on Mars, scientists recently discovered.
A significant amount of water exists under a canyon system on Mars, scientists recently discovered.
The findings overturn the long-held theory that most of the red planet’s water escaped into the cosmos due to Mars’ low gravity levels. This image made available by NASA shows the planet Mars. This composite photo was created from over 100 images of Mars taken by Viking Orbiters in the 1970s. (NASA via AP) (CN) — The numerous, abundant bodies of water that once dotted Mars’ surface billions of years ago have vanished but scientists believe the desert world is storing up to 99% of its water in the planet’s crust, according to a NASA-funded study released Tuesday. The red planet’s a...