A new water map ofMarscould offer fresh clues about the planets past and potential landing spots for the future.
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These outcrops may also provide ideal sites for exploring whether life once began on Mars.
The map could provide a paradigm shift in our understanding of Martian history.
The researchers combined the datasets to establishthe locations and quantities of aqueous minerals.
They will also search for evidence that Mars ever had a climate that could sustain life.
The team also hopes to gives Mars mission planners prime candidates for landing sites.
Humankind may be a small step closer to colonizing the red planet.
Story byThomas Macaulay
Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
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Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
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