The Story Begins: Mariner 4 Flyby The First Closeup Image of Mars - July 14, 1965
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Viking Orbiter Composite - 1976
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First Surface Color Image of the Red Planet Viking Lander 1, 1976
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Mars' Surface = Earth's Entire Land Surface
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Largest Volcanoes and Largest Canyon in Solar System
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Hellas Basin: Biggest Impact Crater in Solar System
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Olympus Mons: Largest Volcano in Solar System
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Valles Marineris: Largest Canyon in Solar System
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Mars Crustal Magnetism
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Water on Mars ? Geological Evidence
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Water on Mars ? Mars Polar Caps
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Water on Mars?
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Rock and Ice Glaciers on Earth and Mars
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Frozen Water in a Crater
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Northern Hemisphere Ancient Ocean Basin?
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Where is the Water Today? Below the Surface of Mars in Frozen Form!
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Methane in the Atmosphere of Mars (2009)
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Locations of Mars Landings and Methane Plumes
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Straightforward Mission that Maximizes Use of Proven Technologies and Existing Infrastructure
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Testing ARES in the Earth's Atmosphere
Description:
Explore the compelling case for returning to Mars in this 17-minute TED talk by planetary scientist Joel Levine. Discover intriguing new findings about the Red Planet, including ice-filled craters, evidence of ancient oceans, and tantalizing hints of past life. Learn about Mars' unique features, such as its massive volcanoes, expansive canyons, and mysterious crustal magnetism. Examine the geological evidence for water on Mars, from polar caps to frozen subsurface reserves. Delve into recent discoveries of methane in the Martian atmosphere and their potential implications. Understand the proposed mission strategy that utilizes proven technologies and existing infrastructure to maximize scientific returns. Gain insights into the importance of further Mars exploration and its potential to unlock secrets about our solar system's history and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.