Jan 1999
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Workshop on Mars 2001: Integrated Science in Preparation for Sample Return and Human Exploration, p. 47
Physics
Cryospheres, Mars Surface, Oceans, Water, Mars (Planet), Mars Exploration, Snc Meteorites, Polar Regions
Scientific paper
Understanding water, and its state, distribution and history on Mars, is one of the most fundamental goals of the Mars exploration program. Linked to this goal are the questions of the formation and evolution of the atmosphere, the nature of crustal accretion and destruction, the history of the cryosphere and the polar regions, the origin and evolution of valley networks and outflow channels, the nature of the water cycle, links to SNC meteorites, and issues associated with water and the possible presence of life in the history of Mars. One of the most interesting aspects of recent discussions about water on Mars is the question of the possible presence of large standing bodies of water on Mars in its past history. Here we outline information on recent investigations into this question, and address the ways in which various types of present and future Mars missions can contribute to the debate, and gather data to test hypotheses.
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