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Old 08-03-2005, 03:31 PM   #8
dar512
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mickja1
That is really cool for two reasons: 1) it makes it possible that life of some form exists/existed on Mars (at least bacteria, it is unlikely to be sterile), and 2) we can now send a manned mission to Mars. The water can be used for sustinence, generating oxygen, and generating fuel for a return to earth trip.
Except for the cosmic rays on the way.


This turned up on slashdot just today.
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