The most difficult challenge of studying Mars and its extreme hyper arid climate is the fact that it lies approximately 56.4 million kilometres away. Earths hospitable environment and the presence of liquid water are the most notable differences yet most intriguing factors when comparing the planets and their past. We know that well over […]
Author: Angelica Angles
Best time to be a Mars explorer
The questions I get asked most often are “Why is planetary exploration important?”, ”Why is there such a focus on Mars and not other planets?” or “Does this matter at all in our daily lives?” The discovery of liquid water, the understanding of its geological past or even the finding of extra-terrestrial micro-organisms are facts […]