Will NASA's Sample Return Answer Mars Life Questions?
Monday, June 1, 2015 - 10:40
in Astronomy & Space
When Curiosity's successor and ExoMars land on Mars around 2021, we will see two different approaches to the search for life on Mars side by side. NASA's mission is the first step of a long term sample return program. The ESAs ExoMars rover (in partnership with Russia) will explore Mars in situ for biosignatures as well as drill two meters below the surface. Which is the best approach? A sample return would be great for geology. But would it help with the search for life on Mars? Or is it more of a technology demo for this? read more