Dry Martian Meteorite Reveals Early Water in Mars's Crust

Universe Today notes that billions of years ago scientists have hypothesized Mars could have supported liquid water and perhaps life. Because rovers and orbiters can only study the surface, researchers also turn to Martian meteorites that landed on Earth after being ejected by massive impacts. These space‑borne rocks provide a rare window into the ancient crust of the Red Planet.

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