NASA's Perseverance rover has found a lot of organic molecule on Mars, as well as other materials that make the dry river Delta perfect for hunting for signs of life.
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There is a mosaic image of NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars.
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NASA's Perseverance rover is exploring a long-dry river delta on Mars, and it has seen signs that the region is full of organics.
Some of the materials that were most likely transported from hundreds of kilometres away by running water were found in the Skinner Ridge area. He wanted to look at areas similar to those on Earth that have ancient life.
NASA science lead Thomas Zurbuchen said during a press conference on 15 September that they are right at the heart of what they want to do.
When water interacts with rocks, aromatics and clays can be produced. biosignatures mean that we are looking in the right place, even though none of these materials are signs of life.
If there were biosignatures in this area when that rock formed, this is the type of material that will preserve that for us.
Over the course of Perseverance's drive through the crater, there has been an increase in the prevalence of organic matter. If this is a treasure hunt for signs of life on another planet, organic matter is a clue. As we move through our campaign, we are getting stronger and stronger.
We won't be able to find definitive signs of life in these rocks until Perseverance's samples are brought home.
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