CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: Water may be more widespread and recent on Mars than previously thought, based on observations of Martian sand dunes by China's rover.
The finding highlights new, potentially fertile areas in the warmer regions of Mars where conditions might be suitable for life to exist, though more study is needed.Friday's news comes days after mission leaders acknowledged that the Zhurong rover has yet to wake up since going into hibernation for the Martian winter nearly a year ago.
The rover did not directly detect any water in the form of frost or ice. But Qin said computer simulations and observations by other spacecraft at Mars indicate that even nowadays at certain times of year, conditions could be suitable for water to appear.What's notable about the study is how young the dunes are, said planetary scientist Frederic Schmidt at the University of Paris-Saclay, who was not part of the study.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
US stands with PH, calls out China for 'provocative and unsafe conduct' in South China SeaThe US said it is standing with the Philippines as it called out China for "its provocative and unsafe conduct" in the South China Sea.
Read more »
China says Philippine boat’s ‘provocative action’ caused near-crashChina said that a near-collision in the South China Sea between a Chinese coast guard ship and Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists was caused by the latter’s “premeditated and provocative action.' | AFP
Read more »
China says Philippine boat’s ‘provocative action’ caused near-crashUpdated at 5:17 p.m. Beijing, China — China said Friday that a near-collision in the South China Sea between a Chinese coast guard ship and Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists was
Read more »
Bruno Mars adds second night to Manila concertBruno Mars has added a second show to his Manila concert!
Read more »
Bruno Mars adds second date to Manila showThe Grammy Award-winning artist is set to perform at the Philippine Arena in June.
Read more »
China says Taiwan inviting ‘wolves’ with US defense industry forumChina said that Taiwan was inviting “wolves” into the home by hosting a U.S. defense industry forum next week, and that the U.S. military-industrial complex sought to export war for profit. | Reuters
Read more »