New results from NASA’s Phoenix Mars lander suggest that the surface layers of the Martian arctic region may not be as friendly to life as initial results suggested, NASA said today. Two samples analyzed within the last month suggest that the Martian dirt may contain perchlorate, which would create a harsh environment for any potential life.
When a spacecraft headed for Earth orbit was lost Saturday, portions of the cremated remains of 208 people who were being sent into orbit went missing as well.
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Rumblings in the media suggest some intriguing findings from NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander mission that relate to the question of life, specifically whether it could have survived on Mars in the past. Phoenix principal investigator Peter Smith denied that any details of the MECA findings had been shared.