Liquid Saltwater Is Likely Present On Mars, New Analysis Shows

Liquid Saltwater Is Likely Present On Mars, New Analysis Shows

ScienceDaily (Mar. 20, 2009) — Salty, liquid water has been detected on a leg of the Mars Phoenix Lander and therefore could be present at other locations on the planet, according to analysis by a group of mission scientists led by a University of Michigan professor. This is the first time liquid water has been detected and photographed outside the Earth. See also: Space & Time Space Missions Mars Space Exploration NASA Solar System Space Probes Reference Phoenix (spacecraft) Exploration of Mars Gas giant Astrobiology "A large number of independent physical and thermodynamical evidence shows that saline water may actually be common on Mars," said Nilton Renno, a professor in the U-M Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences and a co-investigator on the Phoenix mission. "Liquid water is an essential ingredient for life. This discovery has important implications to many areas of planetary exploration, including the habitability of Mars."

[edit on 20-3-2009 by Renshin]

[edit on 20-3-2009 by Renshin]

So its been confirmed, my oh my a lot of things have been getting confirmed lately...

Your thoughts?

There are also trees and towers
God knows what else there is

reply to post by Renshin

Not exactly confirmed but pretty convincing:
www.lpi.usra.edu...