A photo of Mars from NASA's Viking spacecraft, which launched in 1975. The Viking Project/NASA |
Furthermore, "equatorial sites are attractive destinations for future exploration due to increased insolation — more direct sunlight — and warmer temperatures," Shean said. "These conditions are desirable for solar-powered rovers, but they are also important considerations for future human exploration, which will require accessible water as a life-sustaining resource." Space.com
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