Minerals On Mars Influence Measuring Of Its Temperature

Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 00:28 in Astronomy & Space

Researchers have confirmed that the type of mineralogical composition on the surface of Mars influences the measuring of its temperature. The study will be used to interpret the data from the soil temperature sensor of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory vehicle, whose launch is envisaged for 2011.

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