China Finds Evidence of water on mars
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
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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
Chinese researchers have revealed for the first time evidence of liquid water on Mars formed from frost or snowfall, based on data collected from the country’s Mars rover Zhurong. The discovery is of great significance for understanding the evolution of Mars’ climate and the search for habitable environments, and also provides key clues for the future search for life.
China's Zhurong rover has found proof of liquid water on Mars. There's a widespread belief that water in Mars currently only exists in solid form in rocks and as a gas in water vapor, [...]
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
Data from China's unresponsive Zhurong rover suggests that Mars had snow and frost as recently as 400,000 years ago.