Vast Underground Water Reservoir Discovered on Mars
New study reveals Mars' crust contains enough water to form a planet-wide ocean, challenging previous assumptions about the planet's history.
- NASA's InSight lander provided seismic data indicating water trapped in Mars' crust.
- The water is found within fractures in igneous rock, 7 to 13 miles deep.
- Researchers suggest this hidden water could support future human missions and the search for life.
- The discovery offers new insights into Mars' climatic and geological history.
- Accessing this water poses significant technical challenges for future exploration.