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Water traces found on dry Martian tropics may force rethink of future explorations

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 11:49

NASA`s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has revealed to scientists slender dark markings - possibly due to salty water - which may force them to rethink their plans about future explorations of the Red Planet.

90% of Mars` surface mapped in 3D

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 11:40

The high-resolution stereo camera on the European Space Agency`s Mars Express, which completes ten years since launch this June, has mapped nearly 90 percent of Mars` surface.

Mars` Valles Marineris `grandest canyon`

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 18:22

Earth’s Grand Canyon, which inspires awe for anyone who casts eyes upon the vast river-cut valley, would seem nothing more than a scratch next to the cavernous scar of Valles Marineris that marks the face of Mars.